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Help bring Stiperstones National Nature Reserve back to purple

Help bring Stiperstones National Nature Reserve back to purple

Wednesday, 03 April 2019

Natural England is calling on the public to donate to a campaign to help restore Windy Corner back to heathland glory....

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The Great Farm Challenge   Educating the next generation of farmers

The Great Farm Challenge Educating the next generation of farmers

Tuesday, 02 April 2019

Natural England in partnership with the Environment Agency, Defra and local water companies unveils this year’s champion young farmers...

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Humane trapping standards: March 2019 update

Humane trapping standards: March 2019 update

Thursday, 28 March 2019

The Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards has come into force and will now apply across England, Scotland and Wales....

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Essex haven for nature gets new protection

Essex haven for nature gets new protection

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Natural England has confirmed a new Site of Special Scientific Interest on a network of land around Langdon Ridge in Basildon, Essex. ...

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Study suggesting widespread illegal killing of hen harriers on English grouse moors published

Study suggesting widespread illegal killing of hen harriers on English grouse moors published

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Research published today in Nature Communications shows the likelihood of hen harriers dying, or disappearing is ten times higher in areas covered by ...

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Local greenspaces important for children of all ages and backgrounds

Local greenspaces important for children of all ages and backgrounds

Tuesday, 05 March 2019

New data from Natural England shows how children are engaging with nature...

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National Nature Reserves offer £36 million of benefits to society

National Nature Reserves offer £36 million of benefits to society

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Natural England research demonstrates the economic value of National Nature Reserves...

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Newly protected sites safeguard fabulous fungi

Newly protected sites safeguard fabulous fungi

Monday, 11 February 2019

Natural England announces the notification of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to protect fungi in Dorset and Halesowen...

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Strengthened protection for Poole Harbour's unique range of wildlife

Strengthened protection for Poole Harbour's unique range of wildlife

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

The extension of the Poole Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will see a further 1,800 hectares (ha) of land and sea brought within th...

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Natural England’s longest serving Chair retires

Natural England’s longest serving Chair retires

Saturday, 19 January 2019

Andrew Sells retires today as Chair of Natural England after five years....

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Flying success for Bats in Churches project

Flying success for Bats in Churches project

Friday, 12 October 2018

The Heritage Lottery Fund have awarded £3.8 million for a project led by Natural England to save bats and protect churches...

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New outreach centre launched to help boost wildlife

New outreach centre launched to help boost wildlife

Friday, 14 September 2018

A landmark outreach centre has officially opened today at Humberhead Peatlands NNR in Yorkshire. ...

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Opening access to the countryside

Opening access to the countryside

Thursday, 13 September 2018

The country’s first ever specialist centre in Oxfordshire will improve countryside access for wheelchair users, those with mobility needs, horse rider...

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People are spending more time outside in the natural environment than ever before

People are spending more time outside in the natural environment than ever before

Monday, 10 September 2018

An increasing number of people are spending time outdoors enjoying the natural environment...

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Grouse moors: Working together to achieve shared outcomes

Grouse moors: Working together to achieve shared outcomes

Monday, 13 August 2018

A training workshop for Natural England employees and those working in upland management recently took place on the North York Moors. ...

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Threatened sand dunes given a new lease of LIFE

Threatened sand dunes given a new lease of LIFE

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

Major sand dune conservation project awarded £4.3 million of funding ...

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Chairman of Natural England speaks at the Game Fair

Chairman of Natural England speaks at the Game Fair

Friday, 27 July 2018

Andrew Sells welcomed efforts by the shooting community to safeguard and conserve hundreds of hectares of land for wildlife, but said there is still m...

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Visits to parks on the rise as city dwellers head outdoors

Visits to parks on the rise as city dwellers head outdoors

Friday, 06 July 2018

Increasing numbers of people living in cities and towns across England are visiting the natural environment. ...

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Bat conservation panel appointed

Bat conservation panel appointed

Friday, 19 January 2018

Bat Expert Panel will help shape future bat conservation. ...

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Innovative licence issued to help hen harrier

Innovative licence issued to help hen harrier

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Action forms part of the Defra Hen Harrier Recovery Plan....

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Landscape protection confirmed for Cornwall's rare species

Landscape protection confirmed for Cornwall's rare species

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Natural England has officially designated the Mid Cornwall Moors as a Site of Special Scientific Interest....

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Flood risk reduced and wildlife brimming over on the Ribble

Flood risk reduced and wildlife brimming over on the Ribble

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Combining 2 nature reserves at Hesketh in Lancashire marks great step forward for conservation and flood resilience....

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International protection for one of the UK’s largest areas for seabirds

International protection for one of the UK’s largest areas for seabirds

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

A section of Northumberland coastline supporting 200,000 seabirds gets greater protection....

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Farming groups given £1.7 million to boost the environment

Farming groups given £1.7 million to boost the environment

Thursday, 31 August 2017

A fund opens on 1 September for groups of farmers and organisations to bid for cash for large scale environmental projects in their area....

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Online analytical tool launched to aid invertebrate conservation

Online analytical tool launched to aid invertebrate conservation

Thursday, 13 April 2017

Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology launch analytical tool to aid conservation efforts on almost 12,000 invertebrates....

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Countryside Stewardship claims are just a click away

Countryside Stewardship claims are just a click away

Monday, 10 April 2017

Customers can now claim Countryside Stewardship payments online. ...

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Flood hit farm groups given £800,000

Flood hit farm groups given £800,000

Saturday, 01 April 2017

Groups of farmers and organisations in the north of England will benefit from funding to develop natural flood management projects. ...

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National Lottery backs plan to save 20 species from extinction

National Lottery backs plan to save 20 species from extinction

Thursday, 30 March 2017

20 species including shrill carder bee, chequered skipper butterfly and ladybird spider will be brought back from the brink. ...

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Natural England reduces red tape on badger class licences

Natural England reduces red tape on badger class licences

Monday, 20 March 2017

Natural England has launched a streamlined approach to moving badgers on development sites or stop them causing damage to important infrastructure....

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Apply for hedgerows, boundaries, and woodland management plan grants online

Apply for hedgerows, boundaries, and woodland management plan grants online

Wednesday, 01 March 2017

From 1 March 2017 applicants for the hedgerows and boundaries and woodland management plan grants can apply online....

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