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New developments in Greater Manchester are delivering on housing and nature targets as part of the Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain policy.
Birds of a feather - restoring habitats for seabirds
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Natural England launches innovative habitat restoration project by creating safe spaces for seabirds within the Solent.
“Nature is the national wealth service”: Natural England Chair calls for new approach in major report
Press release
Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper says benefits provided by nature make it vital to national prosperity
Natural England is seeking views on a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Yorkshire Wolds
Goal to enable 100 towns and cities to transform access to green space in urban areas so everyone can enjoy time spent outdoors in nature, close to home.
Rural Flood Resilience Partnership launched to help farmers and rural communities adapt to a changing climate
Press release
Partnership unites six organisations including: Action with Communities in Rural England; Association of Drainage Authorities; Country Land and Business Association; Environment Agency; National Farmers Union; and Natural England
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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.
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Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green
York
YO1 7PX
United Kingdom
Telephone
0300 060 3900
March to September: call operating times are 10:00am to 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
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Bats: general advice
Telephone (Bat Conservation Trust)
0345 1300 228
For licensing or planning and development queries, contact Enquiries on 0300 060 3900.
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0300 060 3900
Bovine TB and badger control in England
Telephone
0300 060 0550
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0300 060 3900
To consult us about works on commons or arrange to send us your application for works.
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0300 060 6000
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0300 060 2091
Suspected poisoning of wildlife or companion animals by professional pesticide use
Telephone (Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme)
0800 321 600
Contact the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS) if you suspect wildlife or companion animals have been poisoned by professional pesticide use.
Do not report domestic incidents of poisoning to WIIS. Report domestic incidents to the police, RSPCA or your local council.
Seek immediate veterinary treatment if an animal or bird is suffering.
The WIIS voicemail is monitored from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm. It is not monitored during the weekend or public holidays.
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Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green
York
YO1 7PX
United Kingdom
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0300 060 3900
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Please address all correspondence to our Worcester office: Natural England, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP, United Kingdom.
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