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Planning a brighter future for the great crested newt

Posted by: Alan Law, Posted on: 25 May 2016 - Categories: Protected sites and species, Wildlife
Great crested newt

For many years now, the great crested newt has had to live with a bad name. Despite it being our most threatened newt, it’s gained a reputation for derailing housing...

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Welcome from the Chairman

Posted by: Andrew Sells, Posted on: 20 May 2016 - Categories: Landscapes and access, Marine environment, Parks, trails and nature reserves, Protected sites and species
Coasltine

Natural England's Chairman, Andrew Sells, at the opening of the Somerset stretch of the England Coast Path. A warm welcome to Natural England’s new blog. This is a place where...

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