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.
The facts about licences for wild birds
Following social media speculation about the licensed killing of wild birds in England, Natural England Director of Operations James Diamond gives some context to Natural England’s licensing work so that people can understand our decisions.
Flying success for bats in churches project
...work will be used to improve both the natural and historic environment and to support the people who care for them. Natural England Chairman, Andrew Sells, said: England’s bat population...
Winning solutions for river success in Somerset
...Middleton, Catchment Sensitive Farming Programme Manager, said: Since 2006 Catchment Sensitive Farming has made a significant step in improving our rivers through working with farmers and our partners. This award...
New outreach centre launched to help boost wildlife
...nature conservation and public engagement strategy. Andy Clements, Chair of the NNR Partnership and Natural England Board member said: The NNR Strategy builds on the solid achievements of half a...
Ravens have seen impressive recovery
...see that on my local patch in lowland Devon. Over the past ten years ravens have moved from being an occasional winter visitor, to a breeding resident. With that very...
Friends in high places: Ringing peregrine falcon chicks at York Minster
...the roof of York Minster for rather impressive (peregrine eye) views of York. The four chicks were colour-ringed with orange rings with three black letters – allowing them to be...