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 One of Britain’s rarest ‘slime moulds’ has been identified at the Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Co Durham and the discovery is thought to be a first for North East England.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:07:00 GMTtcm:6-30522http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2012/310112.aspx In September 2011, Natural England’s Board confirmed that it would be recommending extensions to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park boundaries: the relevant Variation Orders to extend the Park boundaries, maps and boundary descriptions will shortly be presented to the Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs for her consideration.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:26:00 GMTtcm:6-30460http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2012/300112.aspx As the current Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) draws closer to its December 2013 end date, Natural England has developed a comprehensive package of information for farmers and agents on Environmental Stewardship (ES).Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:41:44 GMTtcm:6-30380http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2012/250112.aspx A lost amphibian that turned up in a Tyneside office building struck it lucky when it wandered into the offices of Natural England, the Government’s adviser on nature conservation.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:39:00 GMTtcm:6-30024http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2012/090112.aspx As artificial Christmas fir trees are taken down in homes across the country after Twelfth Night, it’s a good time of year to spare a thought for our forgotten ‘first’ Christmas tree.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:04:00 GMTtcm:6-30022http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2012/060112.aspx From 3 January 2012, Natural England will have more flexible powers to help resolve cases where breaches of environmental regulations have resulted in harm to wildlife and the natural environment. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:57:00 GMTtcm:6-29223http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/211211a.aspx Some very special volunteers will be keeping Ainsdale’s nature reserves in top condition this winter and they need fencing to keep them out of the waves and off the road.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:48:07 GMTtcm:6-29221http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/211211.aspx Natural England’s Dersingham Bog National Nature Reserve (NNR) has welcomed some new residents to keep the heathland in top condition.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:09:15 GMTtcm:6-29109http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/191211.aspx Lorry tracks prove an unlikely home for northern colony of rare water-plant.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:47:00 GMTtcm:6-29099http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/161211.aspx Natural England, the Government’s nature conservation advisor, today announced that Dr Helen Phillips, the Chief Executive of Natural England, is moving on to take up a new position as an Executive Director of Yorkshire Water on 1 March 2012.  She will continue as Chief Executive of Natural England until then to ensure a smooth transition to her successor. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:43:00 GMTtcm:6-28511http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/241111.aspx A colony of a tiny rare fern – which grows in only four sites in the south east of England - has disappeared from the National Trust Nymans estate in West Sussex.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:12:00 GMTtcm:6-28380http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/161111.aspx Consultation on Studland to Portland possible marine Special Area of Conservation ends on Thursday 24th November 2011.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:41:00 GMTtcm:6-28361http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/151111.aspx A series of Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) workshops for farmers are being held across the South West this autumn as part of the Soils for Profit Project.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:27:19 GMTtcm:6-28137http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/191011.aspx  Natural England has published new guidance for prospective Environmental Stewardship (ES) applicants.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:22:25 GMTtcm:6-28097http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/181011.aspx Latest survey confirms Holkham as only the second breeding area in Britain for rare insect predatorMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:01:00 GMTtcm:6-28065http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2011/171011.aspx