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Protection extended for mid Cornwall’s wildlife rich landscape

Protection extended for mid Cornwall’s wildlife rich landscape

Thursday, 23 February 2017

Protection for rare birds and butterflies across mid Cornwall has increased....

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Bats and churches to benefit thanks to National Lottery

Bats and churches to benefit thanks to National Lottery

Wednesday, 08 February 2017

The future of bats and the historic churches they can inhabit is looking brighter thanks to National Lottery support of £3.8m....

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National roll out of new approach to great crested newt licensing

National roll out of new approach to great crested newt licensing

Tuesday, 07 February 2017

Natural England is to implement an innovative new approach to the conservation of great crested newts across the country....

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Appeal after hen harrier disappears on North Yorkshire moorland

Appeal after hen harrier disappears on North Yorkshire moorland

Tuesday, 07 February 2017

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the loss of a hen harrier in Upper Swaledale....

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Natural England backs hedges and boundaries for wildlife and people

Natural England backs hedges and boundaries for wildlife and people

Wednesday, 01 February 2017

We are inviting applications for the Countryside Stewardship hedgerows and boundaries grant which opens on 1 February 2017....

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Rampisham Down: a wonderful outcome for conservation

Rampisham Down: a wonderful outcome for conservation

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Work to save a rare example of ancient acid grassland is hailed today as a “wonderful outcome for conservation” by Natural England....

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New licensing policies: great for wildlife   great for business

New licensing policies: great for wildlife great for business

Monday, 12 December 2016

Ground-breaking licensing policies will free up money for long-lasting nature conservation. ...

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West Pennine Moors becomes largest protected wildlife site in a decade

West Pennine Moors becomes largest protected wildlife site in a decade

Friday, 18 November 2016

One of the country’s most precious landscapes has been given special legal protection for its nationally important wildlife and habitats. ...

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Buzzard licensing applications

Buzzard licensing applications

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Natural England recently issued a licence permitting the control of up to 10 buzzards to prevent serious damage to young pheasants....

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Walkers to enjoy new stretch of coast path in Norfolk

Walkers to enjoy new stretch of coast path in Norfolk

Monday, 24 October 2016

A stretch of England Coast Path opens in Norfolk as new figures reveal people make over 300 million visits a year to England's coast....

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New otter class licence issued

New otter class licence issued

Friday, 30 September 2016

Natural England has issued a class licence permitting those registered to capture and transport otters trapped inside fisheries....

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Completing Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier applications by 30 September 2016 deadline

Completing Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier applications by 30 September 2016 deadline

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

The closing date for submitting completed Mid Tier applications together with all supporting evidence is Friday 30 September 2016....

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Licence for buzzard control

Licence for buzzard control

Friday, 29 July 2016

Natural England has issued a licence for buzzard control....

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Longest section of England Coast Path opens in Middlesbrough

Longest section of England Coast Path opens in Middlesbrough

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Natural England today opens the latest stretch of England Coast Path in Middlesbrough, bringing an economic boost to the region....

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Natural England launches south east’s first section of England Coast Path

Natural England launches south east’s first section of England Coast Path

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Walkers can enjoy 66 miles of new and improved National Trail with the launch of the first stretch of the England Coast Path in Kent and East Sussex t...

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England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside

England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside

Thursday, 14 July 2016

The Natural Connections Demonstration project has published new evidence on the benefits of outdoor learning to pupils, teachers and schools....

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Natural England is set to double its number of apprentices

Natural England is set to double its number of apprentices

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

Increased apprenticeship opportunities set to inspire more people to take up a career in the environmental sector....

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Natural England is now blogging

Natural England is now blogging

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Natural England has launched a new blog to give readers insight into its work. ...

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Wildlife licensing: new newt licence

Wildlife licensing: new newt licence

Monday, 09 May 2016

An innovative approach by Natural England to protecting great crested newts has taken a major step forward in Woking....

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England Coast Path takes step forward as Somerset section opens

England Coast Path takes step forward as Somerset section opens

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Some of Somerset’s most spectacular coastline is open to the public for the first time following the opening of 58 miles of coast path....

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Countryside Stewardship opens its doors for 2016

Countryside Stewardship opens its doors for 2016

Monday, 14 March 2016

The second year of the Countryside Stewardship scheme is officially open for business....

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New research into dementia and the role of the natural environment

New research into dementia and the role of the natural environment

Friday, 11 March 2016

People living with dementia and their carers were asked about their engagement with nature and the outdoors in one of the largest projects of its kind...

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Connecting with nature offers a new approach to mental health care

Connecting with nature offers a new approach to mental health care

Tuesday, 09 February 2016

A new study has been published by Natural England which reviews the benefits and outcomes of approaches to green care for mental ill-health....

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Pagham coastal spit: planning application to protect housing in West Sussex

Pagham coastal spit: planning application to protect housing in West Sussex

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Natural England says it won’t block a planning application to cut through the spit at Pagham, West Sussex. ...

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Bringing life back to The Broads

Bringing life back to The Broads

Friday, 15 January 2016

New funding is set to transform the iconic Hoveton Great Broad in Norfolk into a clear water haven for wildlife....

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Natural England doesn't object to proposed work at Pagham

Natural England doesn't object to proposed work at Pagham

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Natural England's desire is to help achieve the best long-term outcome for the local community and the unique environment of Pagham....

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Ongoing support for flood hit farmers and landowners

Ongoing support for flood hit farmers and landowners

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Farmers and landowners seriously affected by Storm Desmond are being offered help and advice by Natural England....

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Helping farmers deal with flooding in the north west of England

Helping farmers deal with flooding in the north west of England

Monday, 07 December 2015

Natural England's concerns and sympathies are with the people of the north west who have suffered so terribly from the devastating storms at the weeke...

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Bringing England’s wildlife ‘back from the brink’ of extinction

Bringing England’s wildlife ‘back from the brink’ of extinction

Friday, 04 December 2015

More than 100 species of England’s most threatened wildlife could be saved from extinction thanks to a new £4.6M grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund....

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Visits to the great outdoors reach record high, survey reveals

Visits to the great outdoors reach record high, survey reveals

Wednesday, 02 December 2015

A record 3 billion visits were made to England’s great outdoors between March 2014 and February 2015, showing interest in our natural environment is o...

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