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Natural England has confirmed a new Site of Special Scientific Interest on a network of land around Langdon Ridge in Basildon, Essex.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Research published today in Nature Communications shows the likelihood of hen harriers dying, or disappearing is ten times higher in areas covered by grouse moor
Building work began on a unique fish pass, which is being built underneath the nearby disused 19th century pump house on River Churnet.
UN World Wildlife Day celebrates the best of conservation action around the globe including two UK Government supported projects
The government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.
An innovative approach by Natural England to protect great crested newts and encourage sustainable development was today (28 February) launched in Kent.
Natural England announces plans to extend Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area by almost 13,000 hectares.
A consultation on conservation covenants, voluntary agreements to protect nature, has been launched by the government.
This is the hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on EU Exit which includes guidance on how you can prepare if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Natural England research demonstrates the economic value of National Nature Reserves
A team of researchers, led by the Environment Agency, may be close to solving one of science’s most enduring mysteries – where does the European Eel spawn and what migration route do they follow to get there?
Police and the Environment Agency are calling on people to report suspicious activity
400 students are learning about what lives in the river and how they can help keep our rivers clean
Technology funded by UK aid has helped the Ugandan Revenue Authority make one of the largest seizures of wildlife contraband the country has ever seen.
Update 11 February: Availability of isoflurane-containing products in the UK.
Natural England announces the notification of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to protect fungi in Dorset and Halesowen
The two-day intergovernmental partnership started on January 15th and was opened by the Angolan Minister of Environment, Paula Coelho, and Chargé d'Affaires, Primrose Lovett.
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales
The extension of the Poole Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will see a further 1,800 hectares (ha) of land and sea brought within the site to help protect the entire harbour - an increase of 40 per cent.
An adult salmon has been found in the River Don at Salmon Pastures confirming the species’ return to Sheffield city centre after an absence of 150 years.
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