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Status review of some of Britain’s smallest ‘countryside heroes’ published

Status review of some of Britain’s smallest ‘countryside heroes’ published

Friday, 20 November 2015

Reviews of the conservation status of Britain's centipedes, woodlice, aquatic insects and similar species have been published by Natural England....

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New report highlights changing fortunes of grasshoppers, crickets and allied species

New report highlights changing fortunes of grasshoppers, crickets and allied species

Friday, 20 November 2015

Natural England has published a review of the current conservation status of Britain’s grasshoppers, crickets and related species of insects....

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Confirmation of Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses Site of Special Scientific Interest

Confirmation of Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses Site of Special Scientific Interest

Monday, 16 November 2015

Natural England has confirmed the extension to the boundaries of Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses SSSI in Cumbria....

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Breaking new ground on protecting our waterways

Breaking new ground on protecting our waterways

Friday, 06 November 2015

A ground-breaking agreement between Natural England and the Canal and River Trust sets sail a new way of working to improve our inland waterways....

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Natural England welcomes the decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks

Natural England welcomes the decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks

Friday, 23 October 2015

The Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss MP has today confirmed extensions to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. ...

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Protected species: new licensing system saves customers time and money

Protected species: new licensing system saves customers time and money

Thursday, 08 October 2015

Natural England's changes to protected species licensing have led to £1 million of customer savings over the past 3 years....

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Joe Horwood reappointed as a Natural England board member

Joe Horwood reappointed as a Natural England board member

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

The Environment Secretary, Elizabeth Truss, has reappointed Dr Joe Horwood to the board of Natural England for a further 3 years until 30 September 20...

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Rare seabird makes a comeback in West Country

Rare seabird makes a comeback in West Country

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Thanks to two seabird conservation projects, the rare storm petrel has this year made a comeback in the West Country, breeding at new locations on the...

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Pilot project aims to help great crested newts

Pilot project aims to help great crested newts

Thursday, 27 August 2015

An innovative new approach to protecting great crested newts could enhance their population and reduce delays to major building projects....

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Hen harrier breeding season set to be most successful for 5 years

Hen harrier breeding season set to be most successful for 5 years

Wednesday, 05 August 2015

Figures from the 2015 hen harrier breeding season show it is on track to be the most successful year since 2010. ...

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Green bridges: safer travel for wildlife

Green bridges: safer travel for wildlife

Friday, 31 July 2015

Natural England reports that bridges built across roads and railways to allow wildlife movement can stop species from becoming isolated and reduce the...

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Advice on how to deal with problem gulls

Advice on how to deal with problem gulls

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Natural England recognises that a number of problems with gulls in urban areas have been highlighted in recent weeks. ...

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Bees and ants to flourish while the cuckoo flounders

Bees and ants to flourish while the cuckoo flounders

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Climate change research reveals species most at risk....

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Five hen harriers have now disappeared from northern England

Five hen harriers have now disappeared from northern England

Tuesday, 09 June 2015

Another male hen harrier has disappeared from Bowland. ...

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Missing Geltsdale hen harrier

Missing Geltsdale hen harrier

Wednesday, 03 June 2015

A male hen harrier has disappeared from Cumbria....

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Natural England and ponies on Dartmoor

Natural England and ponies on Dartmoor

Friday, 29 May 2015

Dartmoor's ponies play an important role in the mix of grazing animals that maintain the landscape of Dartmoor....

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‘The nature of flight’ takes off at Yorkshire Air Museum

‘The nature of flight’ takes off at Yorkshire Air Museum

Thursday, 28 May 2015

New film reveals fascinating story of Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve...

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Site of Special Scientific Interest status for London parks is confirmed

Site of Special Scientific Interest status for London parks is confirmed

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Two of London’s much-loved parks are recognised as being among the most important places for wildlife in England. ...

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Improvement programme for England’s Natura 2000 sites: new report

Improvement programme for England’s Natura 2000 sites: new report

Thursday, 21 May 2015

Report on how to improve Natura 2000 sites in England published....

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Health and disease in relocated wild animals

Health and disease in relocated wild animals

Thursday, 14 May 2015

Conference celebrates 25 years of the Zoological Society for London and Natural England’s partnership on the Species Recovery Programme....

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Hen harriers: missing in Bowland

Hen harriers: missing in Bowland

Friday, 08 May 2015

Three male hen harriers have vanished in Lancashire. ...

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Natural England statement on the possible introduction of lynx

Natural England statement on the possible introduction of lynx

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Any application to introduce lynx into England would need serious consideration in terms of its impact right across the UK....

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National Nature Reserves: spring into life on England’s best wildlife sites

National Nature Reserves: spring into life on England’s best wildlife sites

Sunday, 29 March 2015

As buds burst open around us, it’s a great time to go outdoors and enjoy our beautiful English springtime....

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England Coast Path in North Yorkshire and Teesside: your chance to comment

England Coast Path in North Yorkshire and Teesside: your chance to comment

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Natural England has published formal proposals to improve public access between Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire and Newport Bridge in Middlesbrough. ...

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England Coast Path in Kent: two steps forward

England Coast Path in Kent: two steps forward

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Folkestone to Ramsgate route has been approved and Ramsgate to Whitstable route proposals have been published....

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Research project surveys: views on dementia, nature and outdoor activity

Research project surveys: views on dementia, nature and outdoor activity

Friday, 20 March 2015

Research project explores the role of nature and outdoor activity in enabling people to live well with dementia....

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Conservation covenants can help protect our landscapes

Conservation covenants can help protect our landscapes

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Conservation covenants could allow landowners to protect their environment in perpetuity says Andrew Sells, Chairman of Natural England....

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Ancient peatlands to grow again

Ancient peatlands to grow again

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Environmental Stewardship agreements will see vast expanses of Peak District and South Pennines peatlands restored....

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Access to evidence about the natural environment

Access to evidence about the natural environment

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Natural England has published summaries of evidence....

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Water capital grant scheme open for applications from 2 March 2015

Water capital grant scheme open for applications from 2 March 2015

Friday, 27 February 2015

£10 million available to farmers and land managers for water quality improvement works....

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