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Unlocking the River Severn – a major new project to benefit people and wildlife

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Lynne Farquhar, a Conservation Advisor at Natural England, tells us about a major new project that will help secure the long-term future of many of the UK’s declining protected fish - including the rare shad - whilst  re-connecting millions of …

Our 10th anniversary – a successful start with more hard work ahead

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hairman Andrew Sells opening the Kent Section of the England Coast Path

I feel very proud to write this as the Chairman of Natural England as it celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. In marking the occasion we will quite rightly reflect on many important achievements during that time, but do so …

How a smartphone app is helping save rare plants

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A selection of rare arable plants

Forget Pokémon Go – there’s a new app on the scene that’s helping people hunt for some of our rarest plants. Emily Swan, Natural England’s Arable Plant Lead Adviser, writes about the new smartphone app that’s just been released to help protect plants on the brink of extinction.