http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/default.aspxNatural England is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.en-gbweb.team@naturalengland.org.uk (Web team)http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/images/design/logo.pnghttp://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/default.aspx It’s been a long winter and now that summer is just around the corner, everyone’s itching to make the most of it and explore the countryside.Wed, 22 May 2013 14:04:00 GMTtcm:6-35911http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/220513.aspx A farming couple is giving wildlife in Essex a vital helping hand by creating their own version of ‘Noah’s Ark’ on their farm.  Thanks to their conservation work, lapwings, lizards, bumblebees, corn buntings and turtle doves are now to be found alongside the more traditional farm animals on Moverons Farm near Brightlingsea.Mon, 20 May 2013 15:40:00 GMTtcm:6-35896http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/200513.aspx At this week’s Beef Expo 2013, farmers will be able to get information and advice from Natural England staff and see exhibits and meet representatives from other organisations on our joint ‘one-stop’ trade stand.Sun, 19 May 2013 22:41:00 GMTtcm:6-35889http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/190513.aspx Trevean Farm is getting full marks from teachers for giving young people the chance to find out more about life on a Cornish farm.  With help from Natural England, farm managers are providing a free opportunity for local schools to discover the historic landscape of the farm and learn about ancient and modern farm management.Thu, 09 May 2013 14:50:00 GMTtcm:6-35856http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/090513.aspx Farmers across England are being urged not to miss out on the opportunity to apply for a share of the £15.5 million in grants available through this year’s Catchment Sensitive Farming capital grant scheme.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:35:00 GMTtcm:6-35733http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/160413.aspx A 49-year-old pigeon fancier from Sunderland has pleaded guilty to three charges of illegally using and storing a banned pesticide, at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday 12 April. Paul Unsworth (12/03/64) of Newbold Avenue was fined £200 for each of the three charges, to run concurrently.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:43:00 GMTtcm:6-35714http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/120413.aspx Farmers in the South West are reminded not to miss out on the opportunity to apply for Catchment Sensitive Farming grants of up to £10,000 this year.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:48:00 GMTtcm:6-35636http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/040413.aspx Field Studies Council (FSC) and Natural England announce ‘citizen science’ programme to train volunteer wildlife recordersTue, 02 Apr 2013 14:08:00 GMTtcm:6-35624http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/020413.aspx Natural England has today published two reports detailing the outcomes of its National Trails review.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:35:00 GMTtcm:6-35613http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/280313.aspx Natural England is reminding farmers that it is continuing to make Environmental Stewardship scheme derogations available to help England's farmers cope with the recent heavy snowfall and continued wet ground conditions.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:31:00 GMTtcm:6-35619http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/280313a.aspx England’s 12 Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) are marking their first anniversary at a Forum in London today, attended by Minister Richard Benyon from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Professor Sir John Lawton and Natural England’s Chair Poul Christensen.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMTtcm:6-35587http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/260313.aspx The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been hailed as the most sustainable ever – and the natural environment has been a real winner. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:44:00 GMTtcm:6-35569http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/220313.aspx Environment Minister Richard Benyon today visited Hillesden Farm in Buckinghamshire, which is at the forefront of research work into how Environmental Stewardship can better deliver benefits to wildlife alongside the vital role the scheme plays in investing in England’s farm businesses.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:28:07 GMTtcm:6-35369http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/050313.aspx Natural England has today confirmed that all criteria have been met to allow control of badgers to begin in west Gloucestershire and west Somerset, for the purpose of preventing the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB). Each licence has a four-year term, authorising six-week control operations to be carried out annually between 1 June and 31 January*.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMTtcm:6-35330http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/270213.aspx Natural England is alerting farmers and other land managers that they need to get any application for new agreements under the current Energy Crops Scheme submitted by Saturday 31 August 2013.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMTtcm:6-35321http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2013/260213.aspx