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Walkers to enjoy new 21-mile coastal path on Walney Island
New 21-mile route of England Coast Path opens in Walney Island
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Changes to licensing of the lethal control of herring gull and lesser black-backed gull
Changes to gull licensing in 2020.
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New £2.5 million project launched to restore fragile marine habitats
Natural England’s ‘Recreation ReMEDIES’ project is launched today with £2.5 million of funding.
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Environmental bodies set joint vision to tackle climate change
Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, and Natural England outline a shared vision to use nature-based solutions to tackle the climate emergency.
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New protections for thousands of seabirds
Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, announces new protections for the breeding and foraging grounds of rare and vulnerable seabirds.
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Nearly 30 million walks demonstrates huge popularity of England's coastal paths.
New figures showcase the health and economic benefits of walking on England’s coastal paths
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