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Defra Minister Lord de Mauley leads the UK delegation to the Second Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in Botswana
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Natural England has published summaries of evidence.
Latest research reveals many of our leaf beetles and stoneflies are on a ‘red list’ of species that are under threat of local extinction.
A licence has been issued to Devon Wildlife Trust permitting the managed release into the wild of beavers on a 5 year trial basis.
We are inviting people to give us their views on introducing more Marine Conservation Zones
Changes to general and class licence updates are being implemented after Natural England's public consultation earlier in 2014.
Roads and railways will become better-suited to wildlife and withstanding climate change under a project by Natural England and partners.
New research shows lack of awareness of the risks of bringing back products from outside the EU
A Natural England project has helped St Hilda’s church in North Yorkshire enjoy a bat-free Christmas.
The River Crane in Middlesex has been restocked with thousands of fish as it continues its recovery from 2 serious pollution incidents.
Environment Agency crews have been hard at work along the Ely Ouse and River Cam removing tons of Floating Pennywort.
Natural England’s project with the University of Exeter helps to target conservation action.
The bearded tit, one of the UK’s rarest and fussiest birds is on the increase at a Somerset nature reserve.
Report shows Nature Improvement Areas are boosting the economy and protecting wildlife
The new Sizewell C evidence plan shows how future large-scale developments can put environmental protection at the heart of their plans.
Shropshire wildlife has enjoyed a successful season at the Stiperstones NNR.
Speech delivered at The Policy Exchange on the link between the natural environment and the economy.
The Environment Secretary says the UK’s £100 billion food and farming sector needs a healthy and clean environment to be at its most productive.
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss is launching the National Pollinator Strategy to support bees and other pollinators
Restoration of wetlands at Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a step closer thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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