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Cumbria’s globally rare temperate rainforest to be enhanced and celebrated
The 439-hectare National Nature Reserve will be a haven for people and a rich variety of species including kingfishers, rare ‘Charnwood spider’ and ancient oaks
Newly named Moccas Park and Gillian’s Wood National Nature Reserve is home to ancient oaks and sweet chestnut trees dating back many hundreds of years.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
Natural England and Clinton Devon Estates announce extension to Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve to promote natural connections and biodiversity.
Events taking place during National Nature Reserves Week to showcase the benefits that National Nature Reserves bring to nature and people.
How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve (LNR).
Site brings together 31 existing nature sites with more than 400 hectares of additional land.
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve to extended by nearly 90 hectares, the equivalent of 128 football pitches, to encompass a unique wetland
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Find nature reserves, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and green spaces
An additional 8.41 hectares of lowland wet heath at Finglandrigg Woods near Carlisle has been recognised for its importance for nature and the local community.
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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