Species re-introductions

Establishing a conservation breeding programme for hen harriers in southern England

Natural England, 23 November 2022 - Biodiversity, Hen Harriers, Licensing, Protected sites and species, Science and evidence, Species re-introductions

By: John Holmes, NE Strategy Director Natural England, in partnership with the International Centre for Birds of Prey (ICBP), is establishing a conservation breeding programme for hen harriers as part of a pioneering project to reintroduce this iconic species to …

Beavers are now legally protected in England – the licensing regime explained

Stephanie Bird-Halton, 3 October 2022 - Biodiversity, Licensing, Natural England, Protected sites and species, Species re-introductions

By Stephanie Bird-Halton - Director of National Delivery Protection of beavers and why it’s important On 1 October 2022 the legislation changed to protect wild-living beavers in England. Beavers are now listed in Schedule 2 of the Conservation of Habitats …

White-tailed eagles set for return to East Anglia

Dave Slater, 10 May 2021 - Species re-introductions

Natural England has licensed the re-introduction in Norfolk of white-tailed eagles – one of England’s lost native species. Dave Slater, Director for wildlife licensing cases, explains the decision and how it came to pass. White-tailed eagles were once widespread throughout …

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