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Thriving nature for people and planet
Thriving nature for people and planet
Marian Spain outlines Natural England’s new vision and mission.
Halfway to purple on the Stiperstones
July is the time when Shropshire’s Stiperstones hills turn purple, transformed by the flowering of the heather which dominates this upland heathland. Confined mainly to the western coast of Europe, upland heathlands are a very important habitat in the UK. …
Natural England's role in meeting climate change targets
Dr Mike Morecroft, Natural England's Principal Specialist on climate change, reflects on the new target for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and the role Natural England has to play in meeting this.
Clean Air Day
Here at the Catchment Sensitive Farming partnership we believe that everyone has a role to play in improving the quality of our air, especially farmers and land managers who can also help to boost biodiversity, protect wildlife and deliver local …
Developing the environmental scientists of the future
We look at the work of Dr Alice Noble, who recently completed her iCASE PhD at the University of Leeds.
General licences: 14 June update
Natural England's interim chief executive Marian Spain gives a further update on general licences, as Defra issues three new licences
27 JUNE UPDATE: Wildlife licensing at Natural England in action
Natural England's operations director James Diamond has written a blog post on recent licensing successes and highlights that the brood management trial for hen harriers is getting ready for action.
Launching the Growing Care Farming project
Natural England chief executive Marian Spain discusses the £1.4m Growing Care Farming project, aiming to significantly increase the number of care farm places available each year.
Catchment Sensitive Farming Officers here to give you free, expert and confidential advice
A quick look at the Catchment Sensitive Farming partnership.
International Day of Biological Diversity
In celebration of the United Nations (UN) International Day for Biological Diversity we are looking at Natural England’s ongoing work to conserve and protect England’s natural environment, biodiversity and landscapes, and how these contribute to social health and economic well-being. …
General licences: Tuesday 21 May update
Following Natural England's evidence session with the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee, interim chief executive Marian Spain offers a further update on general licences.