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General licences: survey marks new phase of review
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers launches public survey as part of planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
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Public concern for nature reaches all-time high
New national statistics show changes in how people use and relate to the natural environment.
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National Nature Reserve named ‘Dragonfly Hotspot’
Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey recognised as an excellent site for dragonflies and damselflies.
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Farmer prosecuted for Site of Special Scientific Interest damage
Natural England took action to prosecute a farmer in North Yorkshire for damaging Newtondale SSSI.
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Record-breaking year for hen harrier breeding
It has been a record breeding season for hen harriers in England according to figures from Natural England.
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New studies will help drive protections for beetles
Two new studies into groups of British beetles have been published by Natural England to provide a better picture of the conservation status of these insects.
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What Natural England does
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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- Use of general licences for the management of certain wild birds: a call for evidence
- Bovine TB: comment on supplementary badger control licence applications or expressions of interest March 2019
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