Joining Forces to Tackle Hare Coursing
A group of agencies chaired by Natural England have joined forces to help tackle the issue of illegal hare coursing.
Biodiversity
Mulch ado about soil health
Humble soil has been enjoying a spot in the limelight lately. Environment Secretary Michael Gove has stressed the importance of soil fertility to protect the productivity of UK earth for farmers and growers. Last week Farming Minister George Eustice outlined …
A Blue Belt in Marine protection for Seabirds
Emily Kirkham in our Marine Team tells us about today’s momentous announcement to protect three important sites for seabirds. I work on the Natural England led project to identify a suite of marine Special Protection Areas (SPAs). Today it’s really pleasing …
How to create a wildflower meadow
Dr Andy Cooke is a Natural England national specialist for agri-environment schemes. His work includes monitoring and providing advice on important wildlife habitats. Wildflower meadows are among our most culturally important and best loved habitats, from the upland hay meadows …
Working for big and little nature
Our Chief Executive, James Cross, reflects on attending the MP Species Champions Awards and celebrates the HLF-funded Back from the Brink project. Last year Natural England launched our new conservation strategy, Conservation 21, to bring about a fundamental shift in nature …
Major scheme nominated for industry Innovation Award for new approach to lizard conservation
We have just been nominated for a CIEEM Innovation award which will be announced this Weds 21 June. Andrew Nicholson, Lead Adviser in our Dorset, Hampshire, and Isle Of Wight Team, tells us about the project to save sand lizards …
Facilitation Fund 2017- £800,000 to help flood-hit farm groups
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Brian McDonald, project manager for Natural England’s Facilitation Fund, tells us about the £800K that has just been announced to help landowners in flood-stricken areas manage their land. 2017: The Facilitation Fund flood round Spring has sprung and green shoots …
Farmer Clusters - working together to achieve more
The fortunes of turtle doves across magical Martin Down in Hampshire are being boosted by a group of farmers working together for wildlife. Sarah Warrener, a Lead Adviser for Natural England, tells us about the benefits of this collaborative approach …
Rampisham Down: the future's bright
James Diamond is our Operations Director for the south of England. He tells us what is so special about this site, and what the story behind the headlines is. Saving the site The news in December last year that West …
The science behind Natural England: Chief Scientist’s Report 2015-16
Dr Tim Hill, Chief Scientist at Natural England, tells us about the publication of Natural England’s first Chief Scientist’s Report, why we have put it together and what you can read between the covers. I’ve been looking forward to this day …