The pre-general election period
We'll be quiet over the next few weeks while we're in the period of pre-election 'purdah'. We'll be back after the general election on June 8, so please stay tuned. You can follow us on Twitter to find out when …
Facilitation Fund 2017- £800,000 to help flood-hit farm groups
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Biodiversity, Farming, Protected sites and species, Wildlife
Brian McDonald, project manager for Natural England’s Facilitation Fund, tells us about the £800K that has just been announced to help landowners in flood-stricken areas manage their land. 2017: The Facilitation Fund flood round Spring has sprung and green shoots …
Farmer Clusters - working together to achieve more
The fortunes of turtle doves across magical Martin Down in Hampshire are being boosted by a group of farmers working together for wildlife. Sarah Warrener, a Lead Adviser for Natural England, tells us about the benefits of this collaborative approach …
What I’ve always wanted to do
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2017 and Claire Hayden - one of our apprentices on the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve - tells us what it’s like being an apprentice for Natural England. Working in conservation is what I’ve always wanted …
Newts in the news: A major step forward for district licensing
Mel Hughes is our national Director of Change & Reform. Following the announcement of funding for a national roll-out of district licensing, she reflects on the benefits this will have on great crested newt conservation. What an important couple of …
Rampisham Down: the future's bright
James Diamond is our Operations Director for the south of England. He tells us what is so special about this site, and what the story behind the headlines is. Saving the site The news in December last year that West …
James Cross: People at the heart
The Chief Executive of Natural England tells us about putting people at the heart of the environment and making this one of our key themes of Conservation 21 – Natural England’s Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century. Helping people to …
Guest blog: The England Coast Path
Simon Pryor, Natural Environment Director at the National Trust writes about working with Natural England to make our exciting ambition of a coastal path right around the coast a reality. When I first heard about the idea I thought, “Wow, …
The science behind Natural England: Chief Scientist’s Report 2015-16
Dr Tim Hill, Chief Scientist at Natural England, tells us about the publication of Natural England’s first Chief Scientist’s Report, why we have put it together and what you can read between the covers. I’ve been looking forward to this day …
Maximising the benefits our green spaces have for the nation’s health
James Cross, Chief Executive of Natural England, tells us about the benefits that our green spaces can have for mental health and wellbeing. We will all know somebody, probably more than one, who has been affected by mental health problems or dementia. …