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More than quarter of a million hectares coming into Uplands ELS after 2,000 farmers sign up
(27 July 2010) More than 2,000 hill farmers have now signed up for the new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship (Uplands ELS) scheme, which will earn them £35,000 on average over the course of their agreement, according to Natural England’s figures.
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Rare species named for the first time by British public
(17 July 2010) Winners of the name a species competition announced. The British public choose common names for species with an identity crisis.
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Climate change continues to impact UK waters
(15 July 2010) Regional impacts identified and projected for our seas
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Urban wildlife and green spaces get £5.8 million boost
(6 July 2010) Access to Nature Programme funds 29 new projects in England’s towns and cities.
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EU audit of England's agri-environment schemes
(5 July 2010) Defra is making changes to the way farmers are paid for protecting the environment, after an EU audit of England's agri-environment schemes.
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Natural England withdraws as lead partner from white-tailed eagle reintroduction project
(14 June 2010) Natural England announced today (Monday 14 June) that it will not continue as lead partner in the current project for the reintroduction of white-tailed (sea) eagles to Suffolk.
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Caught on camera: Eagle owl raids hen harrier nest
(9 June 2010) Natural England and the RSPB confirmed today that an eagle owl in Bowland, Lancashire has been filmed on CCTV attacking a nesting female hen harrier - one of England’s rarest birds of prey.
Features
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2010 International Year of Biodiversity
(26 July 2010) We’re highlighting England’s native plants and animals for which actions taken during 2010 could make the difference between survival and extinction. Check out this week’s species.
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A new source of funding for rural communities
(23 July 2010) Consumers will help improve the long-term sustainability of the British countryside.
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Marine Conservation Zones interactive marine map
(15 July 2010) The Marine Conservation Zone Project (MCZ Project) is a partnership project working with people who use the sea for their livelihood or leisure to identify potential new Marine Conservation Zones.
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Natural Leaders - Action for Local Environmental Leadership
(8 July 2010) In 2009, Natural England commissioned the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) to research examples of environmental best practice amongst Local Authorities.
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Farmers urged to renew ELS agreements to avoid missing out
(23 June 2010) Natural England is urging farmers with expiring Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) agreements to renew as soon as possible in order to avoid a gap between agreements.
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Great days out, events and activities 2010
(28 May 2010)
Find out what's happening at a National Nature Reserve near you.
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