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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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Protection extended for mid Cornwall’s wildlife rich landscape

Protection extended for mid Cornwall’s wildlife rich landscape

Thursday, 23 February 2017

Protection for rare birds and butterflies across mid Cornwall has increased....

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Bats and churches to benefit thanks to National Lottery

Bats and churches to benefit thanks to National Lottery

Wednesday, 08 February 2017

The future of bats and the historic churches they can inhabit is looking brighter thanks to National Lottery support of £3.8m....

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National roll out of new approach to great crested newt licensing

National roll out of new approach to great crested newt licensing

Tuesday, 07 February 2017

Natural England is to implement an innovative new approach to the conservation of great crested newts across the country....

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Appeal after hen harrier disappears on North Yorkshire moorland

Appeal after hen harrier disappears on North Yorkshire moorland

Tuesday, 07 February 2017

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the loss of a hen harrier in Upper Swaledale....

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Natural England backs hedges and boundaries for wildlife and people

Natural England backs hedges and boundaries for wildlife and people

Wednesday, 01 February 2017

We are inviting applications for the Countryside Stewardship hedgerows and boundaries grant which opens on 1 February 2017....

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Rampisham Down: a wonderful outcome for conservation

Rampisham Down: a wonderful outcome for conservation

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Work to save a rare example of ancient acid grassland is hailed today as a “wonderful outcome for conservation” by Natural England....

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New licensing policies: great for wildlife   great for business

New licensing policies: great for wildlife great for business

Monday, 12 December 2016

Ground-breaking licensing policies will free up money for long-lasting nature conservation. ...

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West Pennine Moors becomes largest protected wildlife site in a decade

West Pennine Moors becomes largest protected wildlife site in a decade

Friday, 18 November 2016

One of the country’s most precious landscapes has been given special legal protection for its nationally important wildlife and habitats. ...

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Buzzard licensing applications

Buzzard licensing applications

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Natural England recently issued a licence permitting the control of up to 10 buzzards to prevent serious damage to young pheasants....

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Walkers to enjoy new stretch of coast path in Norfolk

Walkers to enjoy new stretch of coast path in Norfolk

Monday, 24 October 2016

A stretch of England Coast Path opens in Norfolk as new figures reveal people make over 300 million visits a year to England's coast....

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New otter class licence issued

New otter class licence issued

Friday, 30 September 2016

Natural England has issued a class licence permitting those registered to capture and transport otters trapped inside fisheries....

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Completing Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier applications by 30 September 2016 deadline

Completing Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier applications by 30 September 2016 deadline

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

The closing date for submitting completed Mid Tier applications together with all supporting evidence is Friday 30 September 2016....

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Licence for buzzard control

Licence for buzzard control

Friday, 29 July 2016

Natural England has issued a licence for buzzard control....

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Longest section of England Coast Path opens in Middlesbrough

Longest section of England Coast Path opens in Middlesbrough

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Natural England today opens the latest stretch of England Coast Path in Middlesbrough, bringing an economic boost to the region....

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Natural England launches south east’s first section of England Coast Path

Natural England launches south east’s first section of England Coast Path

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Walkers can enjoy 66 miles of new and improved National Trail with the launch of the first stretch of the England Coast Path in Kent and East Sussex t...

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England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside

England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside

Thursday, 14 July 2016

The Natural Connections Demonstration project has published new evidence on the benefits of outdoor learning to pupils, teachers and schools....

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Natural England is set to double its number of apprentices

Natural England is set to double its number of apprentices

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

Increased apprenticeship opportunities set to inspire more people to take up a career in the environmental sector....

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Natural England is now blogging

Natural England is now blogging

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Natural England has launched a new blog to give readers insight into its work. ...

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Wildlife licensing: new newt licence

Wildlife licensing: new newt licence

Monday, 09 May 2016

An innovative approach by Natural England to protecting great crested newts has taken a major step forward in Woking....

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England Coast Path takes step forward as Somerset section opens

England Coast Path takes step forward as Somerset section opens

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Some of Somerset’s most spectacular coastline is open to the public for the first time following the opening of 58 miles of coast path....

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Countryside Stewardship opens its doors for 2016

Countryside Stewardship opens its doors for 2016

Monday, 14 March 2016

The second year of the Countryside Stewardship scheme is officially open for business....

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New research into dementia and the role of the natural environment

New research into dementia and the role of the natural environment

Friday, 11 March 2016

People living with dementia and their carers were asked about their engagement with nature and the outdoors in one of the largest projects of its kind...

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