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Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

Steel signing celebrated at Lower Derwent Valley NNR

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

A ceremony has taken place to mark progress made on the construction of Lower Derwent Valley NNR’s new volunteer, community and nature recovery scienc...

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New coastal path connects Mablethorpe to Humber Bridge

New coastal path connects Mablethorpe to Humber Bridge

Thursday, 15 May 2025

The latest stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) from Maplethorpe to Humber Bridge opens today....

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Bronte Country to become country’s newest National Nature Reserve

Bronte Country to become country’s newest National Nature Reserve

Monday, 12 May 2025

Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature reserve launched, creating huge boost for countryside access ...

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England’s peatlands mapped for first time in major step towards their recovery

England’s peatlands mapped for first time in major step towards their recovery

Monday, 12 May 2025

England's most in-depth peatland map shows the extent, depth and condition of our peatlands ...

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School children in Stockton on Tees inspire nature recovery

School children in Stockton on Tees inspire nature recovery

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The activity, centred around Tilery Park, encouraged engagement from residents and schools to understand how the local community view and use green sp...

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Londoners' chance to nurture nature

Londoners' chance to nurture nature

Friday, 04 April 2025

Spring sunshine on time for 'happy' outdoor events ...

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Floating signs to protect Looe seals from watercraft

Floating signs to protect Looe seals from watercraft

Thursday, 03 April 2025

The Looe Island Marine Wildlife Code Project sees deployment of new signage in this key habitat for Atlantic grey seals....

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Transforming Humberhead nature reserve with ‘snow of summer’

Transforming Humberhead nature reserve with ‘snow of summer’

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

12,000 plugs of cotton grass have been planted at Humberhead National Nature Reserve (NNR) marking a key step in restoring the peatlands. ...

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Youngsters go wild for well being in Cornwall this Easter

Youngsters go wild for well being in Cornwall this Easter

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Natural England is joining forces with the NHS to run free sessions across Cornwall for primary aged children and a parent or carer. ...

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Outcome of Natural England’s review of bird of prey ‘wild take’ licensing for falconry and aviculture

Outcome of Natural England’s review of bird of prey ‘wild take’ licensing for falconry and aviculture

Thursday, 06 March 2025

A change in Natural England’s approach means a ‘presumption against’ issuing wild take licences for falconry and aviculture will be taken in future....

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Using AI and drone technology to protect seals in Norfolk

Using AI and drone technology to protect seals in Norfolk

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

The survey results of a Natural England two-year pilot project to monitor seal populations are in. ...

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North Cornwall coast path improvements completed

North Cornwall coast path improvements completed

Friday, 31 January 2025

The path around the South West’s glorious coastline is further enhanced thanks to improvements to the Marsland Mouth to Newquay section in Cornwall. ...

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King Charles III England Coast Path takes next steps

King Charles III England Coast Path takes next steps

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

8.8 miles (14.1km) stretch between Birkenhead and Welsh border??gives public access to iconic coastline in the North West and North Wales.? ?? ...

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Have a baa rilliant adventure this World Wetlands Day

Have a baa rilliant adventure this World Wetlands Day

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

People across the Lower Derwent Valley are being invited to explore the wonders of nature as part of World Wetlands Day celebrations. ...

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Tracking technology used to help rare wading bird in UK first 

Tracking technology used to help rare wading bird in UK first 

Friday, 20 December 2024

Natural England is using pioneering technology to track the movement and habitat preferences of a small wading bird, Jack Snipe, for the first time in...

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Increasing biodiversity at Westmorland General Hospital

Increasing biodiversity at Westmorland General Hospital

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Hundreds of trees have been planted inside the grounds of a hospital in Cumbria to help improve health and well-being. ...

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‘Terning’ the tide for seabird decline in Lancashire

‘Terning’ the tide for seabird decline in Lancashire

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Natural England and partners have launched an innovative habitat restoration project designed to create safe spaces for seabirds within the Lune Estua...

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Royal route around England takes next step

Royal route around England takes next step

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Coast path extended across East Sussex...

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People in Birmingham share views to help shape future of nature

People in Birmingham share views to help shape future of nature

Monday, 25 November 2024

People in Birmingham are helping Natural England to understand the complex barriers that stop them using green spaces in the city....

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West Midlands nature and community projects to receive funding

West Midlands nature and community projects to receive funding

Friday, 22 November 2024

A £100,000 donation to the Purple Horizons Nature Recovery Project will make a real difference for wildlife and people. ...

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Strategy breaks ground on biodiversity net gain and nature growth

Strategy breaks ground on biodiversity net gain and nature growth

Friday, 22 November 2024

New developments in Greater Manchester are delivering on housing and nature targets as part of the Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain policy. ...

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Birds of a feather   restoring habitats for seabirds

Birds of a feather restoring habitats for seabirds

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Natural England launches innovative habitat restoration project by creating safe spaces for seabirds within the Solent. ...

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Nature is a ‘National Wealth Service’

Nature is a ‘National Wealth Service’

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Tony Juniper speech at the launch of Natural England’s first State of Natural Capital Report...

“Nature is the national wealth service”:  Natural England Chair calls for new approach in major report

“Nature is the national wealth service”: Natural England Chair calls for new approach in major report

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper says benefits provided by nature make it vital to national prosperity...

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Have your say about new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Have your say about new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Monday, 07 October 2024

Natural England is seeking views on a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Yorkshire Wolds ...

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Bucks farm thriving for decades thanks to countryside schemes

Bucks farm thriving for decades thanks to countryside schemes

Thursday, 03 October 2024

Buckinghamshire farmers George and Ann Eaton make exemplary use of agri-environment schemes to benefit their farm and the environment....

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Natural England seeks views on Surrey Hills national landscape

Natural England seeks views on Surrey Hills national landscape

Monday, 16 September 2024

Natural England consults on plans to designate additional areas of the Surrey Hills national landscape, also known as an area of outstanding natural b...

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New King Charles III England Coast Path opens in Lincolnshire

New King Charles III England Coast Path opens in Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

A new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path gives public access to some of Lincolnshire's coastline for the first time....

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Long Preston Floodplain project celebrates conservation milestone

Long Preston Floodplain project celebrates conservation milestone

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Celebrations have taken place to mark 20 years of conservation on the River Ribble floodplain at Long Preston. ...

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Rare species found on Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve

Rare species found on Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

Two rare wetland species have found a new home following Natural England funded work to create new wetland features. ...

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