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The science of Natural England: now and then

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Biodiversity, Climate change, Environmental Improvement Plan, Geology, Mapping, Marine environment, Monitoring, National Nature Reserve, Natural England, Nature Recovery Network, Science and evidence, Species recovery, Wildlife
Image shows two geological mounds of tall craggy rocks standing on the edge of a grassy cliff. The sea can be seen in the distance. The area is Axmouth To Lyme Regis Under Cliffs Site of Special Scientific Interest

By Dr Tim Hill, Chief Scientist at Natural England Science, evidence and evaluation sit at the heart of Natural England. Our teams work across a range of ecological, earth, economic and social sciences. With a strong focus on collaboration with …

Natural England wildlife licensing statistics for 2023

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Licensing, Monitoring, Protected sites and species, Species re-introductions, Wildlife
A great crested newt on a mossy piece of tree debris

Many wild animals and plants are protected by legislation such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. As nature conservation adviser and regulator, one of Natural England’s roles is to licence …

30 by 30: a boost for nature recovery

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Biodiversity, Biodiversity Net Gain, Climate change, Environment Act, Green Infrastructure, Landscapes, Landscapes and access, Mapping, Marine Net Gain, Monitoring, National Nature Reserve, Natural Capital, Natural England, Nature Recovery Network, Parks, trails and nature reserves, Protected sites and species, Science and evidence, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Area, Species recovery, Wildlife, wildlife and farming
Image shows a large tree standing within a lush green forest.

Written by James Markwick Principal Adviser, Biodiversity Policy  After a year of extreme weather events in which many climate records were broken, world leaders met in Dubai to discuss tackling climate change at COP28, with the hope of keeping alive …

How many mussels in Morecambe Bay? Understanding the value of mudflats and sandflats for birds, humans, and the ecosystems we share

Posted by: and , Posted on: - Categories: Marine environment, Monitoring, Natural England

By Louise Whatley, Marine Ecology Specialist and Elizabeth Mitchell, Senior Advisor for Engagement and Impact  As summer sets in in earnest, millions of us will head to the coast. In between dropping our ice-creams on our feet and taking a …

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