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Trial to help hen harriers gets ready for action

Trial to help hen harriers gets ready for action

Thursday, 06 June 2019

Latest step by Natural England to support rare and endangered bird species...

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International Day of Biological Diversity

International Day of Biological Diversity

Wednesday, 22 May 2019

From species recovery to environmentally friendly farming techniques - how Natural England supports biodiversity in England. ...

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Estuary wildlife of the River Tees gets increased protection

Estuary wildlife of the River Tees gets increased protection

Tuesday, 07 May 2019

Natural England has confirmed Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast as a new Site of Special Scientific Interest to protect the wildlife of the Tees Estuary. ...

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New general licences for controlling Canada geese and wood pigeon comes into force

New general licences for controlling Canada geese and wood pigeon comes into force

Friday, 03 May 2019

Natural England has today (Friday 03 May) published new general licences for controlling birds. ...

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New general licence for controlling carrion crows comes into force

New general licence for controlling carrion crows comes into force

Friday, 26 April 2019

Natural England has today (Friday 26 April) published the first of the new general licences for controlling birds...

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General licences: next steps to apply online

General licences: next steps to apply online

Thursday, 25 April 2019

Natural England has today published a simple online application system for individual wild bird control licences. ...

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General licences for bird control: major changes to licensing requirements

General licences for bird control: major changes to licensing requirements

Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Natural England announces changes to three general licences for controlling specific wild bird species. ...

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Phased implementation of charges for certain wildlife licences

Phased implementation of charges for certain wildlife licences

Thursday, 04 April 2019

Charges will mean better value for money and will enable species to be better protected....

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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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