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Natural England announces new National Nature Reserve for East Devon Pebblebed Heaths

Natural England announces new National Nature Reserve for East Devon Pebblebed Heaths

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Natural England, in collaboration with Clinton Devon Estates, has announced today (Thursday 13 May), a new National Nature Reserve (NNR) for the vital...

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Yorkshire wetlands designated Site of Special Scientific Interest

Yorkshire wetlands designated Site of Special Scientific Interest

Thursday, 13 May 2021

A cluster of land along the River Dearne and its tributary the River Dove, near Barnsley, has been officially recognised as a Site of Special Scientif...

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New major study shows importance of nature in hitting net zero

New major study shows importance of nature in hitting net zero

Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Natural England study reviews carbon storage impact from England’s habitats, including native woodlands, saltmarshes, grasslands, heathlands and peatl...

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New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors

New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

The new Code allows people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that nature offers, while giving it the respect it d...

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New homes for people and wildlife across the North East

New homes for people and wildlife across the North East

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Greener building and conserving wildlife goes hand in hand in the North East as a new approach to sustainable development is launched....

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Swanscombe Peninsula gets national recognition as an SSSI

Swanscombe Peninsula gets national recognition as an SSSI

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Site is designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for nationally important invertebrates, breeding birds, plants and geology. ...

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Natural England unveils plans for final stretch of coast path in Suffolk

Natural England unveils plans for final stretch of coast path in Suffolk

Friday, 12 February 2021

Improved public access to section between Bawdsey and Aldeburgh....

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Environmental arts project comes to the Marches Mosses

Environmental arts project comes to the Marches Mosses

Thursday, 11 February 2021

The Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve will be one of the subjects of a new arts-based project....

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Natural England announces major extension to the Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve to mark World Wetlands Day

Natural England announces major extension to the Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve to mark World Wetlands Day

Tuesday, 02 February 2021

Natural England, in collaboration with the Carstairs Countryside Trust (CCT) has announced today multiple extensions to the internationally important ...

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Natural England Chair welcomes Dasgupta Review

Natural England Chair welcomes Dasgupta Review

Tuesday, 02 February 2021

Tony Juniper hails Review a significant milestone in recognising the vital roles played by healthy natural systems....

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Innovative scheme to protect newts and promote sustainable development is rolled out across Lancashire

Innovative scheme to protect newts and promote sustainable development is rolled out across Lancashire

Thursday, 28 January 2021

Natural England has launched a new scheme in Lancashire to help conserve local populations of great crested newts whilst promoting sustainable develop...

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Cotswold Water Park given greater protection by Natural England

Cotswold Water Park given greater protection by Natural England

Friday, 08 January 2021

All of Cotswold Water Park has been given Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) status....

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New £5 million project to save woodlands

New £5 million project to save woodlands

Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Natural England’s LIFE in the Ravines project is launched today with £5 million of funding....

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England Coast Path proposals published for Suffolk

England Coast Path proposals published for Suffolk

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

Natural England proposes to improve public access to a 25-mile stretch of coast between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey in Suffolk....

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Landmark extension for one of Britain’s most important sites for water birds

Landmark extension for one of Britain’s most important sites for water birds

Tuesday, 08 December 2020

Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve (NNR) extended to give greater protection to more than a quarter of a million migrating water birds....

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King's Wood and Rushmere National Nature Reserve gains 43 hectares

King's Wood and Rushmere National Nature Reserve gains 43 hectares

Tuesday, 08 December 2020

Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire to benefit from expansion to National Nature Reserve....

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Agencies join forces to investigate environmental damage to the River Lugg

Agencies join forces to investigate environmental damage to the River Lugg

Monday, 07 December 2020

Extensive damage reported on Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) area of River Lugg in Herefordshire....

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Multiple agencies investigate damage to the river Lugg

Multiple agencies investigate damage to the river Lugg

Monday, 07 December 2020

Natural England, the Environment Agency and the Forestry Commission have joined forces to investigate a series of unconsented works on the river Lugg....

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England Coast Path: Proposals published for Norfolk and Lincolnshire

England Coast Path: Proposals published for Norfolk and Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Natural England has published proposals to improve access to a stretch of coast around The Wash....

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Biggest ever nationwide initiative to restore nature in England set for launch

Biggest ever nationwide initiative to restore nature in England set for launch

Thursday, 05 November 2020

England-wide action for nature: Natural England brings government, conservationists, businesses, farmers and landowners together to drive forward the ...

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Natural England unveils plans for coast path in Essex

Natural England unveils plans for coast path in Essex

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Proposals to open up a 50 mile stretch of coast between Salcott and Jaywick have been unveiled by Natural England....

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Survey reveals inequality in children spending time outside during pandemic

Survey reveals inequality in children spending time outside during pandemic

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

New People and Nature Survey reveals clear inequalities for children engaging with nature....

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Nationally important wildflower grasslands get increased protection

Nationally important wildflower grasslands get increased protection

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

Important flower-rich grasslands in Luton gain national protection through SSSI designation....

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Natural England sets out fresh vision for our natural environment

Natural England sets out fresh vision for our natural environment

Wednesday, 07 October 2020

Natural England's vision for the next five years seeks to help all children, wherever they live, to enjoy the benefits of a thriving natural environme...

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Newt conservation and sustainable development in Norfolk and Suffolk

Newt conservation and sustainable development in Norfolk and Suffolk

Friday, 02 October 2020

A Natural England licensing scheme is now underway in Norfolk and Suffolk which will help better conserve the UK’s threatened population of great cres...

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Public love for nature during Covid 19 highlighted by new survey

Public love for nature during Covid 19 highlighted by new survey

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Survey revealed that during April-June 2020 almost nine in 10 adults in England reported that protection of the environment is important to them perso...

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Pond project pays off for great crested newts in Essex

Pond project pays off for great crested newts in Essex

Thursday, 27 August 2020

A Natural England scheme has boosted Essex’s pond habitats in just five months, helping to protect the UK’s threatened population of great crested new...

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Cambridgeshire to benefit from sustainable development initiative

Cambridgeshire to benefit from sustainable development initiative

Tuesday, 18 August 2020

A district level licensing scheme making it easier for developers to protect threatened populations of great crested newts is being rolled out in Camb...

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30 year anniversary of landmark release of red kites in the Chiltern Hills

30 year anniversary of landmark release of red kites in the Chiltern Hills

Sunday, 19 July 2020

One of the UK's biggest conservation success stories celebrates its 30 year anniversary....

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Two reappointments to the Natural England board

Two reappointments to the Natural England board

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Dr Andy Clements and Professor Michael Winter have been reappointed as Board Members of Natural England....

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