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A brand-new volunteer, community, and nature research science hub has been officially opened at the iconic Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve
How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve.
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
Find nature reserves, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and green spaces
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) advises the UK and Devolved Governments on thriving nature for a sustainable future. JNCC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
The NCC was responsible for designating and managing National Nature Reserves and other nature conservation areas in Great Britain between 1973 and 1991.
How Local Sites partnerships should select, manage and deselect Local Sites.
Find out which National Nature Reserves have been declared by Natural England as new or changed.
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