Biodiversity net gain matters
Guest blog from Nicola Thomas, Partnership Manager at Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Natural Environment Partnership writes a guest blog on net biodiversity gain.
Biodiversity
Returning the marsh fritillary butterfly to Oxfordshire
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Natural England, Posted on:
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Biodiversity, Farming, Parks, trails and nature reserves, Uncategorized, Wildlife
We look at Natural England work with the RSPB, Butterfly Conservation and landowners to return the marsh fritillary butterfly to Oxfordshire.
Net Gain and new housing developments: Creating gains for nature and people
Nicola Johansen, Group Sustainability Manager at Redrow Homes, writes a guest blog on how the house builder is looking at how to achieve biodiversity net gains on their developments.
The facts about licences for wild birds
Following social media speculation about the licensed killing of wild birds in England, Natural England Director of Operations James Diamond gives some context to Natural England’s licensing work so that people can understand our decisions.
World Soil Day - What on earth do healthy soils look like?
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Dr Matthew Shepherd, Posted on:
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Biodiversity, Farming, Science and evidence
For World Soil Day, Natural England soils specialist Dr Matthew Shepherd demonstrates kitchen science experiments showing how to better understand our soil.
Net Gain Consultation - Delivering the best outcomes for nature
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Natural England, Posted on:
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Biodiversity, Protected sites and species, Wildlife
Post on net gain from Melanie Hughes – Natural England Director of Change and Reform.
Big sustainable steps for Little Pix Hall Farm
...about sustainable farming practices and natural capital. Little Pix Hall Farm Manager, William Steel welcomed farmers to a knowledge exchange day, demonstrating the positive impacts that conservation agriculture has brought...
Flying success for bats in churches project
...work will be used to improve both the natural and historic environment and to support the people who care for them. Natural England Chairman, Andrew Sells, said: England’s bat population...
Joining Forces to Tackle Hare Coursing
...machinery, diesel, tools and off road vehicles. Operation Galileo is targeting Hare Coursing throughout the East of England. As part of this operation there are special days of action where...
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 …