European Union environment ministers on Monday approved a much fought-over conservation law intended to restore habitats to their natural condition. The purpose of the Nature Restoration Law is to regrow forests, re-wet moors and return rivers to their natural, free-flowing states. The law has proven controversial, particularly because of fears of heavy restrictions on farmers. Ministers for 20 of the EU’s 27 member states voted in favour, representing 66% of the population. A decision by EU member states was held up until now because not enough national ministers were prepared to back it, des…