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Natural England unveils new Green Infrastructure Framework

Natural England unveils new Green Infrastructure Framework

Thursday, 02 February 2023

Guidance will create nature-rich towns and cities, helping millions realise the benefits of accessing nature...

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Suspended prison sentence for Devon farmer

Suspended prison sentence for Devon farmer

Monday, 09 January 2023

David Rillie received a suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay costs of almost £74,000, for illegally grazing cattle on a Site of Special Sc...

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Innovative licencing scheme to protect wildlife and promote sustainable development launched in Cumbria

Innovative licencing scheme to protect wildlife and promote sustainable development launched in Cumbria

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Natural England has launched a new scheme in Cumbria to help conserve local populations of great crested newts while promoting sustainable development...

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From “Dig for Victory” to “Grow Nature for Food”

From “Dig for Victory” to “Grow Nature for Food”

Monday, 28 November 2022

Speech by Natural England Chair Tony Juniper to the Farming for Food and Nature conference, 28 November 2022...

3,000 hectares of spectacular Lake District landscape becomes a new National Nature Reserve

3,000 hectares of spectacular Lake District landscape becomes a new National Nature Reserve

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

The new ‘Wild Ennerdale National Nature Reserve’ will protect over 3,000 hectares of landscape comprising of water, forests and mountains. ...

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England Coast Path takes a step forward in north Kent

England Coast Path takes a step forward in north Kent

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Whitstable to Iwade stretch now officially open...

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Economic prosperity: is it actually in our Nature?

Economic prosperity: is it actually in our Nature?

Monday, 17 October 2022

Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England, speaks at a Natural England and Green Alliance joint event addressing why a strong natural environment is esse...

Air and water quality advice now available to all farmers in England

Air and water quality advice now available to all farmers in England

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Catchment Sensitive Farming advice is now available to farmers, land managers and growers across England...

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One of the largest areas of lowland heath in the country set to receive national protection

One of the largest areas of lowland heath in the country set to receive national protection

Friday, 07 October 2022

Natural England notify 3,100-hectare area of lowland heath in west Cornwall a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI). ...

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Vast former industrial sites set to be one of UK’s largest urban nature reserves

Vast former industrial sites set to be one of UK’s largest urban nature reserves

Sunday, 02 October 2022

The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh now one of the UK's largest urban nature reserves following Natural England declaration ...

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Public call for evidence launched to inform review of ‘wild take’ licensing for falconry and aviculture

Public call for evidence launched to inform review of ‘wild take’ licensing for falconry and aviculture

Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Members of the public, falconry, aviculture, conservation and welfare groups invited to provide input to Natural England review of ‘wild take’ licensi...

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119 hen harrier chicks fledge in England in 2022

119 hen harrier chicks fledge in England in 2022

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Partners must continue to work to tackle illegal persecution to achieve a widespread recovery of the birds...

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England Coast Path takes a step forward in Hampshire.

England Coast Path takes a step forward in Hampshire.

Wednesday, 03 August 2022

Calshot to Portsmouth stretches now officially open....

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Challenge to nutrient neutrality advice rejected by the Court of Appeal

Challenge to nutrient neutrality advice rejected by the Court of Appeal

Friday, 22 July 2022

The Court of Appeal dismissed the case on all grounds on Friday 15 July....

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England’s Nature Recovery Network gathers pace

England’s Nature Recovery Network gathers pace

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Hundreds of diverse organisations and businesses set to meet at the Nature Recovery Network (NRN) Delivery Partnership conference ...

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G7 conference one year on: 26 ways Cornwall has been made greener

G7 conference one year on: 26 ways Cornwall has been made greener

Monday, 27 June 2022

Cornwall has seen 26 green projects - all aimed at tackling declining biodiversity and restoring its natural environment - delivered since the G7 conf...

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New stretch of England Coast Path joining Somerset and North Somerset complete

New stretch of England Coast Path joining Somerset and North Somerset complete

Thursday, 16 June 2022

The new segment connects the existing open stretch of the England Coast Path in Somerset to the established South West Coast Path....

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Endangered curlews get a head start

Endangered curlews get a head start

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

Curlew recovery project rescues eggs from East of England’s airfields....

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The Yorkshire Wolds need you: have your say on potential Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation

The Yorkshire Wolds need you: have your say on potential Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Part of the Yorkshire Wolds is being considered for designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty...

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New ‘super’ National Nature Reserve created to protect rare wildlife

New ‘super’ National Nature Reserve created to protect rare wildlife

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

The new National Nature Reserve will protect 6,140 hectares of precious saltmarsh, heath and wetland habitats, home to nationally significant wildlife...

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England Coast Path takes a step forward as Shoreham by Sea to Eastbourne stretch is officially open

England Coast Path takes a step forward as Shoreham by Sea to Eastbourne stretch is officially open

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Easy-to-follow walking route along the west and east Sussex coast includes part of the South Downs National Park....

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England’s largest ever seagrass planting hits new milestone

England’s largest ever seagrass planting hits new milestone

Monday, 04 April 2022

£2.5 million LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project, led by Natural England, has now planted seagrass across a total of 3.5 hectares of seabed....

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Public encouraged to take action to prevent wildfires

Public encouraged to take action to prevent wildfires

Thursday, 31 March 2022

Natural England calls for members of the public to take action to prevent wildfires in the Yorkshire area...

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Solent’s underwater meadows get a boost

Solent’s underwater meadows get a boost

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

20,000 seagrass seed bags to help restore Solent seabed for people and nature...

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Natural England prescribes ponies and pasties to improve wellbeing

Natural England prescribes ponies and pasties to improve wellbeing

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Wild ponies at a Natural England nature reserve in Cornwall have been boosting people’s mental health thanks to a winter series of events....

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Operational update: Coronavirus

Operational update: Coronavirus

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Chief Executive Marian Spain on how Natural England is working to bring about Nature’s recovery....

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England’s largest seagrass restoration continues in Plymouth Sound

England’s largest seagrass restoration continues in Plymouth Sound

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Volunteers will pack 20,000 bags of seagrass seeds this month to help restore seagrass within the natural harbour....

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Wyre Forest Nature Reserve is largest native woodland in England

Wyre Forest Nature Reserve is largest native woodland in England

Monday, 31 January 2022

Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve (NNR) extended by almost 900 hectares (60 percent) to now cover over 1,455 hectares....

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Three new  £11 million Natural England LIFE projects launched

Three new £11 million Natural England LIFE projects launched

Wednesday, 26 January 2022

Projects in North East & Scottish Borders, Cumbria and South Yorkshire will receive funding to support critically endangered species & habitats....

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New stretch of the England Coast Path opens

New stretch of the England Coast Path opens

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Connecting central London to the north Kent coast as new stretch of the England Coast Path is officially open...

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