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By responding to government and conservation agency consultations we help them develop policies that are sympathetic to conservation in the countryside. Our participation often leads us to become involved in regular stakeholder dialogues to iron out differences in approach to controversial issues. A working group meets on the Bowland Fells to discuss the conservation of hen harriers on grouse moors. |

| Date | Origin | Title | Response |
| May 2007 | DTI | Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation | The RTFO is not a good way to reduce carbon emissions, and biofuels could harm wildlife conservation. Response |
| May 2007 | Defra | Invasive non-native species strategy. | This is sensible, but it must be able to respond speedly before species get established irreversibly. Non-native species response |