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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Find out what Natural England is doing to improve enjoyment and benefit of the outdoors to a diverse range of visitors.
This series brings together all documents relating to Natural Environment Statistics
The government has set out a series of actions to steward our natural heritage and support responsible access to it.
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
How biodiversity net gain (BNG) applies to irreplaceable habitats.
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 .
The MENE survey provides trend data for how people experience the natural environment in England.
Find nature reserves, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and green spaces
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This paper focuses on the implications of treating the natural environment as an internal element, of the concepts of wellbeing and poverty
Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2022 to 2023.
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
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