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Angler found guilty of fishing without a rod licence in Yeovil.

• Updated: 24 May 2024

Newly named Moccas Park and Gillian’s Wood National Nature Reserve is home to ancient oaks and sweet chestnut trees dating back many hundreds of years.

• Updated: 22 May 2024

Events taking place during National Nature Reserves Week to showcase the benefits that National Nature Reserves bring to nature and people.

• Updated: 20 May 2024

The Connecting Shores podcast exploring young people of colour's relationship with the sea is set to be broadcast on BBC this month.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

A project designed to build a deeper bond between a community and their natural heritage is in development at Earnse Bay on Walney Island. 

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Energy Security Secretary has told Parliament that with growing geopolitical tension, the best agricultural land must be protected for food security.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

£4 million to expand world-leading laboratories to improve UK biosecurity and tackle emerging threats to tree health

• Updated: 11 May 2024

A chance to get outdoors with nature with free activities at our National Nature Reserves – from wildlife walks and birdwatching to a day at the movies!

• Updated: 9 May 2024

There's a huge range of free activities in Cornwall and Devon as part of National Nature Reserves Week during May.

• Updated: 7 May 2024

Courts issue fines for failing to register boats on the River Thames. Environment Agency enforcement officers regularly patrol the river

• Updated: 2 May 2024

Richmond perfume firm in fees fault – but Surrey wildlife the winner.

• Updated: 11 April 2024

Eighth auction confirmed for 23-29 September 2024 to support woodland creation and help tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.

• Updated: 10 April 2024

Fund of up to £7 million will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-fingered

• Updated: 23 March 2024

Farmers and land managers can now get up to £11,600 per hectare for the public benefits delivered by woodlands they create – a 45% increase on current amount

• Updated: 18 March 2024

Natural England and Clinton Devon Estates announce extension to Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve to promote natural connections and biodiversity.

• Updated: 16 February 2024

The government has announced the recipients of awards to improve lowland peat soils, including over £1.3m to projects across the North. 

• Updated: 7 February 2024

The Forest for the Nation will improve public access to nature and provide a boost for our native wildlife

• Updated: 3 February 2024

New measures aim to reduce dog attacks on livestock

• Updated: 2 February 2024

A Gloucester angler gave a false name and address when an Environment Agency fisheries patrol found he did not have a valid fishing licence.

• Updated: 25 January 2024

The last stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path in Northumberland officially opened in August, adding 38 miles (61km) to the path.

• Updated: 22 December 2023