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An internationally important lowland raised peat bog between England and Wales celebrates its 30th birthday as a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Numbers of chicks increase for fifth successive year
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
HRH The Prince of Wales and NE Chair, Tony Juniper, attend the release of Eurasian curlews at Sandringham Estate.
Natural England, in collaboration with Clinton Devon Estates, has announced today (Thursday 13 May), a new National Nature Reserve (NNR) for the vitally important East Devon Pebblebed Heaths near Exeter.
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 Scientific Interest by Natural England.
All of Cotswold Water Park has been given Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) status.
Proposals to open up a 50 mile stretch of coast between Salcott and Jaywick have been unveiled by Natural England.
As part of our celebrations for World Rivers Day we are showcasing our River Restoration works in Cumbria over the years in a blog from River Restoration Champion 2020 – Olly Southgate Environment Agency Project Manager
Natural England has recorded the best year for hen harrier breeding in England since 2002.
One of the UK's biggest conservation success stories celebrates its 30 year anniversary.
Licences reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020.
Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, announces new protections for the breeding and foraging grounds of rare and vulnerable seabirds.
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers launches public survey as part of planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
It has been a record breeding season for hen harriers in England according to figures from Natural England.
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Natural England’s reply to requests received from Defra for advice on general licences.
A pioneering project looking into whether temporarily flooding agricultural land around the Humber could benefit farmers and wildlife is appealing for land.
Natural England has confirmed Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast as a new Site of Special Scientific Interest to protect the wildlife of the Tees Estuary.
Defra launches call for evidence on impact of Natural England’s decision to revoke three general licences for the management of certain wild birds.
A letter from Environment Secretary Michael Gove in response to Natural England Chairman Tony Juniper.
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