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It has been a record breeding season for hen harriers in England according to figures from Natural England.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
An innovative pilot project is set to help protect vulnerable fish stocks in the Broads during the warm weather period.
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.
The Government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June.
Natural England’s reply to requests received from Defra for advice on general licences.
Common Moor SSSI is officially brought into a recovering condition, following improved site management for the rare Culm grassland.
Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses is declared a new National Nature Reserve by Natural England.
Kent's first District Level Licensing scheme to help protected Great Crested Newts during development.
Review could lead to other animals joining elephants under protection of landmark Ivory Act
A pioneering project looking into whether temporarily flooding agricultural land around the Humber could benefit farmers and wildlife is appealing for land.
A stretch of the River Yare near Norwich has been improved thanks to a river habitat project.
American Skunk Cabbage, an invasive ornamental bog plant, has been found for first time in Derby
Anglers in the North East are being reminded to ensure they abide by national and local byelaws as enforcement officers cast their net on illegal fishing.
Natural England has confirmed Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast as a new Site of Special Scientific Interest to protect the wildlife of the Tees Estuary.
Defra launches call for evidence on impact of Natural England’s decision to revoke three general licences for the management of certain wild birds.
A letter from Environment Secretary Michael Gove in response to Natural England Chairman Tony Juniper.
A letter from Natural England Chairman Tony Juniper to Environment Secretary Michael Gove.
Natural England has today (Friday 03 May) published new general licences for controlling birds.
The Kew Gardens (Leases) No. 3 Bill will allow Kew Botanic Gardens to prosper for centuries to come.
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