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Flood risk reduced and wildlife brimming over on the Ribble
Combining 2 nature reserves at Hesketh in Lancashire marks great step forward for conservation and flood resilience.
International protection for one of the UK’s largest areas for seabirds
A section of Northumberland coastline supporting 200,000 seabirds gets greater protection.
World's longest coastal footpath one step closer
100% of the England Coast Path is now either being worked on or complete.
Farming groups given £1.7 million to boost the environment
A fund opens on 1 September for groups of farmers and organisations to bid for cash for large scale environmental projects in their area.
Online analytical tool launched to aid invertebrate conservation
Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology launch analytical tool to aid conservation efforts on almost 12,000 invertebrates.
National Lottery backs plan to save 20 species from extinction
20 species including shrill carder bee, chequered skipper butterfly and ladybird spider will be brought back from the brink.
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Rural Payments: registering and updating your details
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Open access restriction at Preston Beach (Overcombe) how to comment
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Open access restriction at Weymouth Beach and Promenade: how to comment
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What we do
We're the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England, helping to protect England’s nature and landscapes for people to enjoy and for the services they provide.
Natural England is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
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Andrew Sells
Chairman
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James Cross
Chief Executive
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Guy Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
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Alan Law
Chief Strategy and Reform Officer
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Dr Tim Hill
Chief Scientist
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Paul Lambert
Chief Transformation Officer
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William Cockbain
Non-executive board member
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Dr Joe Horwood
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Nigel Reader CBE
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Teresa Dent CBE
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Dr Simon Lyster
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Dr Andy Clements
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Dr Julia Aglionby
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Professor Michael Winter OBE
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Enquiries
Natural England
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Email enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone 0300 060 3900
Opening times: 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
Bats: general advice
Telephone (Bat Conservation Trust) 0345 1300 228
For licensing or planning and development queries, contact Enquiries on 0300 060 3900.
Bovine TB and badger control in England
Telephone 0300 060 0550
Camping and caravanning exemption certificates
Telephone 0300 060 2098 or 0300 060 1081
Commons
Telephone 0300 060 3900
To consult us about works on commons or arrange to send us your application for works.
National Nature Reserves
Telephone 0300 060 6000
Open Access Contact Centre
Email openaccess@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone 0300 060 2091
Suspected wildlife or pesticide poisoning
Telephone 0800 321 600
Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS)
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Natural England
4th Floor, Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green
York
YO1 7PX
Telephone 0300 060 3900
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