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Natural England

Natural England is a UK government adviser on the natural environment, responsible for protecting and improving England's landscapes and biodiversity, promoting sustainable land management, and ensuring public access to the countryside.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
39

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
3.3

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
1058

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
28.7

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
2.9%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

369 articles

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Devon section of King Charles III England Coast Path complete

Devon section of King Charles III England Coast Path complete

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Some 78 miles on the south coast and 75 miles on the north coast is now open. Works have seen upgraded walkways, landscaping and habitat improvements...

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Somerset caravan park owner to pay £116,263 for disturbing SSSI

Somerset caravan park owner to pay £116,263 for disturbing SSSI

Friday, 28 November 2025

John Holland created a caravan park in a Site of Special Scientific Interest without permission from Natural England...

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Landowner to pay £31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with waste

Landowner to pay £31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with waste

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Martin McAnulty has to undo the damage he did to a habitat-rich Site of Special Scientific Interest in St Dennis, Cornwall....

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King Charles III coast path now runs through Hampshire

King Charles III coast path now runs through Hampshire

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Just over 22 miles of footpath from Portsmouth to South Hayling is now open. Improvements include a 400m boardwalk in Southmoor Nature Reserve....

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Cross border conservation efforts take centre stage for River Dee

Cross border conservation efforts take centre stage for River Dee

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Multi-agency conference held to drive forward the recovery of the River Dee, from source to sea. ...

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Natural England sets out new vision for nature and growth with corporate strategy

Natural England sets out new vision for nature and growth with corporate strategy

Thursday, 06 November 2025

• The plan will drive nature recovery across landscapes and support economic growth, house building and infrastructure development...

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New report reveals how to tackle climate change through nature

New report reveals how to tackle climate change through nature

Friday, 26 September 2025

The programme used new technology to give unprecedented insight into how we can manage landscapes...

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New 26 mile coastal path opens in Suffolk

New 26 mile coastal path opens in Suffolk

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Walkers gain 11 miles of new access rights around Suffolk's Deben Estuary as part of government's commitment to complete 2,700-mile England Coast Path...

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Iconic Nature Reserve launches cutting edge conservation hub

Iconic Nature Reserve launches cutting edge conservation hub

Thursday, 18 September 2025

A brand-new volunteer, community, and nature research science hub has been officially opened at the iconic Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve ...

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First parts of King Charles III coast path opens on Isle of Wight

First parts of King Charles III coast path opens on Isle of Wight

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Nearly 15 miles of footpath have been completed on the island, with the provision for parts of the path to be easily moved in the event of coastal ero...

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Yorkshire’s natural beauty recognised as Ingleborough NNR expands

Yorkshire’s natural beauty recognised as Ingleborough NNR expands

Thursday, 04 September 2025

Ingleborough National Nature Reserve (NNR) becomes part of the King’s Series of NNRs, established to celebrate His Majesty the King’s Coronation in 20...

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A rare grasshopper returns to Norfolk after more than 85 years

A rare grasshopper returns to Norfolk after more than 85 years

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Large marsh grasshopper successfully reintroduced to help reverse regional extinctions. Government commitment to halting wildlife decline by 2030...

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Threatened species benefit from multi million pound investment to aid their recovery

Threatened species benefit from multi million pound investment to aid their recovery

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

• Results of multi-million pound conservation programme revealed for first time – showing supported over 150 species including rare mammals and insect...

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Stiperstones landscape welcomes rare wildlife and triples in size

Stiperstones landscape welcomes rare wildlife and triples in size

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Over 1,560 hectares of rare upland habitats safeguarded in landscape-scale conservation project....

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Natural England launches dive survey to monitor kelp forests

Natural England launches dive survey to monitor kelp forests

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

The survey will take place in the waters of the Fal and Helford rivers next week to track changes and inform conservation action....

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Wildlife thrives at Wybunbury Moss following field restoration

Wildlife thrives at Wybunbury Moss following field restoration

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Endangered wildlife is flourishing at Wybunbury Moss National Nature Reserve following Natural England's restoration of adjacent farmland....

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Peak District Ravine Woodlands Restored with 84,000 Trees

Peak District Ravine Woodlands Restored with 84,000 Trees

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Over 84,000 native trees have been planted across the Peak District Dales to combat ash dieback disease....

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Natural England promotes outdoor healthcare in Sussex

Natural England promotes outdoor healthcare in Sussex

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Novel partnership takes treatment into green spaces, with a level 3 qualification available ...

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Historic peatlands at the heart of the Industrial Revolution to become New National Nature Reserve

Historic peatlands at the heart of the Industrial Revolution to become New National Nature Reserve

Monday, 14 July 2025

Network of 11 nature abundant lowland peat sites in between Liverpool and Manchester to become a King’s Series National Nature Reserve....

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Kent farmers in innovative Chalk to Coast project

Kent farmers in innovative Chalk to Coast project

Thursday, 10 July 2025

Farmer-led initiative to create vital nature network across Kent's diverse landscapes. Project contributes to government's Nature Recovery Network com...

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Royal step around the Isle of Sheppey

Royal step around the Isle of Sheppey

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Newly-opened 28-mile walking route in north Kent is part of the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path. Trail covers wildlife haven and histor...

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New films showcase the landscapes of the South West

New films showcase the landscapes of the South West

Monday, 16 June 2025

A series of six films co-funded by Natural England highlight the fragile nature of protected sites and how we can all take steps to help our environme...

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'Our Living Soils' by Emma Rosen and Rhiannon Thomas out now

'Our Living Soils' by Emma Rosen and Rhiannon Thomas out now

Monday, 09 June 2025

Natural England has commissioned a children's illustrated book to teach young children about soil. ...

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Cornwall coast path improvements now complete

Cornwall coast path improvements now complete

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Path improvements along 228 miles of Cornwall’s stunning coastline from St Agnes Head along the south coast to the Tamar at Cremyll have finished....

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Dorset path improved from Kimmeridge Bay to South Haven Point

Dorset path improved from Kimmeridge Bay to South Haven Point

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

The path around Dorset's stunning coastline is better than ever thanks to 21 miles of improvements between Kimmeridge Bay and South Haven Point. ...

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Peter Unwin CB named as Natural England Deputy Chair

Peter Unwin CB named as Natural England Deputy Chair

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Peter Unwin CB named as new Deputy Chair of the government’s statutory advisor on nature...

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Eel travel around Somerset made easier

Eel travel around Somerset made easier

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Natural England teams up with Parrett Internal Drainage Board to ease eel travel around the Somerset wetlands ditch network with a dozen new passes....

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Moth X Human by Ellie Wilson inspired by Wiltshire nature reserve

Moth X Human by Ellie Wilson inspired by Wiltshire nature reserve

Friday, 23 May 2025

Data from Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve is used by composer violinist Ellie Wilson for her Moth X Human performances at Bradford and Southban...

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Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

A ceremony has taken place to mark progress made on the construction of Lower Derwent Valley NNR’s new volunteer, community and nature recovery scienc...

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New coastal path connects Mablethorpe to Humber Bridge

New coastal path connects Mablethorpe to Humber Bridge

Thursday, 15 May 2025

The latest stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) from Maplethorpe to Humber Bridge opens today....

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