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How NE is helping people connect with nature in the West Midlands  

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By Dr Chloe Hardman, Senior Project Manager, West Midlands Area Team  How do you connect with nature?  Noticing birdsong?  Watching the changing seasons?  There is scope for us all to find ways to connect with nature more deeply and experience …

Planting the Seeds of Nature Recovery: Creating over 1,000 hectares of new woodland in the East Midlands

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By Steve Clarke, Tree Action Plan Delivery (TAP-D) Higher Officer, East Midlands Area Team Trees, woodlands, and forests play a crucial role in our fight against climate change, supporting biodiversity and wildlife, providing sustainable resources, creating green jobs, and offering …

Birds of a Feather: Restoring Habitats for seabirds in the Solent

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Image shows a tern mid flight in a blue sky. The tern is white with a black cap marking upon its head.

Jessica Taylor, Marine and Coastal Senior Officer at Natural England, talks about some of the work the Thames Solent team are doing to support our breeding seabirds in the Solent. Located on the New Forest coastline, our North Solent NNR …

Harnessing Innovative Technology for Nature-Based Solutions in Norfolk & Suffolk

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In celebration of World Science Day (10th November), we’re taking a look at the surprising ways Natural England uses technology in its day-to-day operations. In Norfolk & Suffolk, a number of projects are using innovative technology to improve efficiency and …

Mapping our green and blue spaces: the green infrastructure mapping project

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Martin Moss, senior officer for green infrastructure mapping, and Sarah Parrott, higher officer for engagement and impact If you looked at a map of your local area, could you identify the accessible green spaces? What about the blue ones? If …

Nature Connectedness: Creating a network of champions across Cumbria

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There has been a significant decline in the amount of time children and young people spend playing outside, and alongside this we have seen declines in mental and physical health. Access to, and relationships with nature can play an important …

Shaun the Sheep: a visit to Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve

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By Stephanie Wilson, Reserve Manager, Thames Solent Team at Natural England Here at Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve (NNR), conservation grazing is one of many management tools we use to look after the site. You could argue having a conservation …

Geology – Nature that is at its best in Winter

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Dr. Benjamin Tindal, Senior Specialist – Quaternary Geology & Stratigraphy October brings with it darker evenings, crisp mornings, and time for reflecting on the summer. With the changing of the season, it is easy to forget that there is plenty …

All Smiles for Nature and Health in the Humber Region 

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Esther Smith, Senior Officer, Health and Environment (Natural England Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Area Team) and Anthony Hurd, Programme Manager (Green Social Prescribing, HEY Smile Foundation)  Imagination and collaboration go a long way in helping us to develop new and …

Reclaiming the Narrative: Celebrating Heritage and Connection to Nature

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Michelle Mangal, Senior Manager, Connecting People with Nature team As we celebrate Black History Month this October, the theme “Reclaiming the Narrative: Reclaiming Connections with Nature,” feels more relevant than ever. At Natural England, we’re proud to highlight the fantastic …

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