02 Nov 2016
Will this change be any more successful in halting the clear declines in biodiversity or will Natural England simply be toothless and without a voice? Natural England’s new strategy indicates a retreat away from enforcement, with less use of regulatory levers, more reliance on partnership working and a “fundamental change” in how its teams are […]
31 Oct 2016
Natural England commenced a public consultation regarding three potential Special Protection Areas (pSPAs) around England. These sites are: Solent & Dorset Coast pSPA which is a new site for foraging common, little and Sandwich terns on the south coast. Greater Wash which is a new site on the east coast for wintering red-throated diver, common […]
29 Sep 2016
The waste management institute CIWM reports that the Environment Agency and Natural England, along with the Forestry Commission, are working with Defra on the approach to a 25 year plan for the environment. To help support the 25 year plan, strengthen relationships with local partners and enable integrated decisions that deliver the best environmental improvements, […]
22 Aug 2016
Leaked documents reveal the scale of cuts to Natural England but how this is also forcing a change of relationship with the very organisations that are causing the problems that wildlife and the environment face. Further austerity cuts to staff will bring Natural England to a staff level to half that when it was set […]
08 Feb 2016
Nine updates mainly in the North East & North West of England https://www.gov.uk/government/latest?departments%5B%5D=natural-england England Coastal Path Map: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/england-coast-path-overview-of-progress North East Coastal Paths https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/england-coast-path-in-the-north-east-of-england Also see: Coastal Paths – Defra maintain their support – Jan 19th 2016
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