Defra has just opened a 12-week consultation, seeking views on the proposed aims and principles of marine net gain and how to best introduce a net gain approach to infrastructure and development in the marine environment. Natural England welcomes this …
The Government has set ambitious targets for offshore wind and the recent British Energy Security Strategy is clear that offshore wind has a key role to play in tackling climate change and the UK’s move towards Net Zero, setting a …
Jim Robinson, former Marine Project Manager for Natural England, tells us about the expansion of England’s network of Marine Protected Areas.
Today we explored why the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas could be important for marine protection and recovery.
...of what to look out for, how to respond to new sightings of non-native species and how to reduce or prevent their spread. Invasive non-native species may have wonderful names:...
Natural England is helping families get out and about this summer with a free to download activity pack celebrating a much loved tale. Alongside the Marine Management Organisation and Macmillan...
...that first exploratory step into their blue backyard. The exhibition is attending events across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight throughout the summer, including the New Forest Show, Dorset...
The Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) Partnership celebrated World Water Day on Thursday 22nd March. This year’s theme ‘Nature for Water’ provided us with an opportunity to reflect on our core approach to Catchment Sensitive Farming which uses ‘nature’ in its …
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 …
Find out how you could help add to our knowledge bank by taking part in the Big Seaweed Search from our marine ecologist Dylan Todd. The Big Seaweed Search is a citizen science project run by the Natural History Museum. …
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