Oliver Harmar

Natural England's role in High Speed 2

Oliver Harmar, 8 November 2024 - Biodiversity, Development, Species recovery, Wildlife

There has been inaccurate coverage about Natural England’s involvement in the development of HS2's bat tunnel. Natural England has not required HS2 Ltd to build the reported structure, or any other structure, nor advised on the design or costs. The …

Reflections on a Summer Festival of National Nature Reserves

Oliver Harmar, 17 October 2022 - National Nature Reserve, Natural England, Parks, trails and nature reserves

By Oliver Harmar, Chief Operating Officer, Natural England Twelve months ago, I was lucky enough to be standing overlooking the fabulous wetlands of the Flashes of Wigan and Leigh, listening to the inspirational words of Clare Shaw, a local poet: …

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