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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
The MENE survey provides trend data for how people experience the natural environment in England.
These school-led programmes help teachers from under-represented groups progress into leadership.
The Institute supports global food security, sustainable development and poverty reduction through research, advice, teaching and training. It’s been independent of the UK government since May 1996, when it became part of the University of Greenwich.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve (LNR).
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
Apply for a licence to release non-native (alien) and schedule 9 species, or release native Eurasian beavers into secure enclosures, and how to report your actions.
How to apply for a licence to capture, transport and re-release beavers or modify or remove beaver dams, burrows and lodges at any time of year.
Information and updates about the Barney Craig mine water treatment scheme in Northumberland, England.
Information on lead, for use in responding to chemical incidents.
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is the UK’s main agency for funding and managing research, training and knowledge exchange in atmospheric, Earth, biological, terrestrial and aquatic sciences. NERC works with the UK Research and Innovation .
An overview of government's programme to develop and manufacture new medicines, digital health products and medical technologies.
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 70 million items within 5 main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. The museum is a world-renowned centre of research, specialising in taxonomy, identification...
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
Four new members will join the Board.
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about the support you get to carry out a volunteer role safely and effectively.
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