Update: General licences and the next steps
Further update from Marian Spain on changes to the general licensing system.
General licences and the next steps
There has been a large amount of media coverage and interest in the decision to revoke the three general licences (GL 04/05/06). These cover 16 species of birds, including several members of the crow family, Canada geese, some gulls, feral …
Natural England welcomes government statement on netting
Recent use of netting by developers and local authorities has received media coverage and today Natural England welcomes the government's statement on the use of nets.
Latest update: Wild bird licensing
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James Diamond, Posted on:
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Biodiversity, Protected sites and species, Wildlife
Natural England's Director of Operations James Diamond provides a further update on wild bird licensing, covering red kites, buzzards and cormorants.
Natural England issues licence to release white-tailed eagles
Natural England Director of Operations James Diamond writes about the licence that has been issued to reintroduce white-tailed eagles to the Isle of Wight.
Local unsung heroes are awarded the West Midlands Conservation Award
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Natural England, Posted on:
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Biodiversity, Farming, Landscapes and access, Protected sites and species
Natural England has awarded farmers and land managers from across the West Midlands area with a prestigious Conservation Award.
Protecting great crested newts
New licensing creates a bigger, better and more joined approach to mitigation and conservation for great crested newts
Latest update: Wild bird licensing
Natural England's Director of Operations, James Diamond provides an update on the latest wild bird licensing.
Implementing biodiversity net gain in Warwickshire
David Lowe,Team Leader, Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape at Warwickshire County Council, writes a guest blog about how the council is improving biodiversity.
World Wetlands Day: Peatlands as carbon stores
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Natural England, Posted on:
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Biodiversity, Geology, Landscapes and access, Protected sites and species
For World Wetlands Day, we look at the work of Natural England on restoring peatlands and blanket bogs in the UK and how the work could be making a contribution to tackling climate change.