16 Oct 2024
15 Oct 2024
Marine and coastal margins categorised as ‘high risk assets’ by government agency
A new approach is needed if we are to save nature, that is the stark warning has been issued by the Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper, as he launches a major new report on the state of England’s natural world. The State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024 published by Natural England, provides […]
12 Sep 2024
Green infrastructure in urban areas
Natural England hosted a webinar focused on the growing importance of green infrastructure in urban areas, highlighting new tools and policies to integrate nature into urban planning. Alan Law, Chief Officer for Strategy, introduced the event, discussing the government’s focus on balancing economic growth, housing development, and infrastructure investment with nature conservation. He emphasised that […]
12 Sep 2024
Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
Research led by the University of Sheffield, in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, University of Exeter and University of Plymouth, shows Green Social Prescribing – supporting people to engage in nature-based activities – is an effective way of supporting people to improve their mental health More than 8,300 people with mental health needs took part […]
05 Sep 2024
Protected sites in disrepair
According to the Guardian, many protected landscapes owned by English water firms in disrepair, with Figures revealing just 16% of company-controlled sites of special scientific interest are in good condition. New data on the MLG shows some landowners have fallen behind; in addition to water companies, only 14.6% of SSSIs belonging to national park authorities […]
27 Aug 2024
Agencies publish a Joint Statement on Improving the Approach to Protected Areas in the UK
JNCC, Natural Resources Wales, Natural England, NatureScot and Northern Ireland Environment Agency, have published A Joint Statement on Improving the Approach to Protected Areas in the UK. The five organisations released the following information to coincide with the publication: Protected Areas are a key conservation tool in halting and reversing the decline in nature in a […]
07 Aug 2024
BNG lessons learned
In a new blog, Ruth Andreyeva, Natural England’s Director of Land, Water and Seas strategy, outlines lessons from working with LPAs since long before BNG became mandatory. 1. Be strategic Assessing how best to deliver benefits for nature and local people and communities 2. Work with others Sharing good practice among […]
19 Mar 2024
OEP launches investigations into Special Protection Areas
The Office for Environmental Protection is investigating the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary of State (SoS) and Natural England over possible failures to comply with environmental law in relation to Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for wild birds, it has announced. The investigation will seek to determine whether Defra SoS and Natural […]
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