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Route will create an amazing 208 mile trail from Bridlington to Bamburgh in Northumberland – the longest stretch of the Coast Path to be opened in England
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new section of the King Charles III England Coast Path is opening between Tarleton Locks, in Preston and Pier Head Ferry Terminal, in Liverpool.
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the government has announced the renaming of the England Coast Path, the creation of a King’s Series of National Nature Reserves, and new Coronation Woods.
‘King’s Series of National Nature Reserves’ to be launched, with first to be declared in Lincolnshire
Natural England will undertake a survey of Morecambe Bay, the Duddon Estuary and Lune Estuary from 5-10 April 2023
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies announced in new government water plan
It will be used to create solutions to address species decline in England, research and to invest in wildlife habitat restoration and creation.
Developers in the River Tees area will be first to be apply for credits to unlock new housing
Plans connect heathland, wetland, woodland and grassland to help area's land and water life thrive.
The future of the Calstock wetlands is assured for the next 20 years as Natural England has granted a Countryside Stewardship to the Tamar Community Trust (TCT).
Mel Austen, Lynn Dicks and Dame Caroline Spelman have been appointed to the board of Natural England.
Consultation to expand area of outstanding natural beauty by more than 100 sq km
Government today announces three Highly Protected Marine Areas will be designated by July 2023
'Biodiversity Net Gain’ to be introduced from November helping deliver the nature friendly homes of the future
From the heights of Three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales to the coastlines of Northumbria, Natural England offers some very special places that anyone can explore completely free of charge
Six projects will receive funding to research how nature-rich woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and urban habitats take up carbon
Guidance will create nature-rich towns and cities, helping millions realise the benefits of accessing nature
Tony Juniper marks the launch of the Environment Improvement Plan
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Five-year delivery plan to restore nature and improve the environmental quality of the air, our waters and our land
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 Scientific Interest.
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