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Great white egret nests in Britain for the first time
(22 May 2012)Natural England confirmed today that the great white egret - a species of heron - has nested for the first time in Britain.
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HLS agreement recognises the vital role of commoners to the future of Dartmoor
(17 May 2012) The much-loved natural landscape of The Forest of Dartmoor will benefit from a landmark conservation and farming agreement officially launched by Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, at the Devon Show today (Thursday 17 May).
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Consultation begins on managing National Trails more flexibly
(11 May 2012) Natural England will today write to over 160 outdoor organisations and local authorities to ask their views about proposals to alter the ways National Trails in England are looked after in the future.
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Public consultation opens today on improved coastal access for Cumbria
(10 May 2012) Proposals for an improved coastal access route between Allonby and Whitehaven have been published for consultation today, marking the first stages of the England Coast Path in the north west of England set in motion by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
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Public consultation opens on improved coastal access for Durham, Hartlepool and Sunderland
(10 May 2012) Proposals for an improved coastal access route between South Bents in Sunderland and Seaton Carew in Hartlepool have been published for consultation today, marking the first stages of the England Coast Path in the north east of England set in motion by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
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New study shows Herefordshire orchards yield more than just fruit
(4 May 2012) Natural England has today published the results of a ground-breaking study of six Herefordshire orchards.
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(3 May 2012) Putting green infrastructure such as parks, gardens and trees at the heart of neighbourhoods can bring significant economic benefits, according to a Natural England study.
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Fresh safety warning issued over pesticide storage
(30 April 2012) A fresh warning has been issued to store pesticides safely, after a West Norfolk pest controller was prosecuted for keeping them in an unlocked garden shed.
Features
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Leaders from 12 new Nature Improvement Areas gather on International Day of Biodiversity.
(22 May 2012) The 12 Nature Improvement Partnerships have exciting plans to develop landscape-scale conservation schemes, helping to deliver on England’s International commitments to biodiversity and to restore our valuable ecosystems.
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Local people lead the way on International Day of Biodiversity
(22 May 2012) Today is the International Day of Biodiversity – a day to celebrate all the wonder of the natural world, and to highlight the fundamental importance of biodiversity to the future of the planet.
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(14 May 2012) The Paths for Communities grant scheme has now opened. Natural England is also carrying out three major consultations on long distance routes and the next steps for coastal access.
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The search for the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 begins
(11 May 2012) Now in its sixth year, the ‘Take a view’ - Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 Awards is open for entries and you have until mid-July to upload your pictures for a chance to win £10,000.
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(10 May 2012) An urgent mission to save one of the UK’s most threatened birds from extinction launched today.
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(6 May 2012) International Dawn Chorus day is an annual event aimed at getting people out listening to bird song with events held throughout the world in places as far apart as Sydney, British Colombia and here in Norfolk.
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Make May memorable by visiting a National Nature Reserve!
(1 May 2012) Many NNRs are holding walks and activities for all ages throughout the month.
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