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Natural England and Clinton Devon Estates announce extension to Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve to promote natural connections and biodiversity.
Researchers around the world will soon be able to access millions of the natural, historic specimens found in UK museums at the click of a button as part of a £473 million UK fund to enhance key research infrastructure.
How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve (LNR).
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Natural England will support the delivery of measures to accelerate nature recovery, and improve access to the natural world
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
Island communities affected by poor ferry services have raised their concerns direct with CalMac, thanks to a UK Government summit.
Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve to extended by nearly 90 hectares, the equivalent of 128 football pitches, to encompass a unique wetland
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.
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