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The MENE survey provides trend data for how people experience the natural environment in England.
Find out how grants from the EU and the Heritage Lottery Fund help projects in the natural environment.
We’re the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. We help to protect and restore our natural world. Natural England is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
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 .
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Natural Resources Wales ensures the environment and natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained and used, now and in the future. Natural Resources Wales works with the Welsh Government .
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Use this form to apply for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision for projects that will increase agricultural productivity of uncultivated land or semi-natural areas.
Get advice from Natural England to help you comply with laws that protect wildlife and the natural environment.
The documents summarise Natural England's performance by financial year (April to March).
How to find and use the statistics and analysis from the People and Nature Surveys for England.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
Use these forms if you need to apply for a consent decision to increase the productivity of land for agriculture.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Use this form to appoint an agent to apply on your behalf for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision, scoping opinion or consent decision.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
This series brings together all documents relating to Natural Environment Statistics
English Nature promoted the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places. It was merged with the Countryside Agency and Rural Development Service to form Natural England in 2006.
As an owner or manager of land in the coastal margin, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
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