East of England
The region covers Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Regional news
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Wildlife finds refuge in East Anglia’s ‘Noah’s Ark’
(20 May 2013) 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.
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Norfolk Broads farmer celebrates 25 years of environmentally friendly farming
(9 November 2012) 2012 marks the silver jubilee of the England’s agri-environment schemes
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Public consultation opens on improved coastal access for north Norfolk
(15 October 2012) Proposals for an improved coastal access route between Sea Palling and Weybourne are published for consultation today, 15th October, marking the first stages of the England Coast Path in Norfolk. The scheme was set in motion by the Marine & Coastal Access Act 2009, which commits to creating a continuous and enhanced walking route around the entire English coastline.
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The leader of the herd has arrived!
(26 June 2012) Albert the bull joins his cows at Dersingham Bog National Nature Reserve (NNR)
Regional features
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National Nature Reserve species of the month
(14 May 2013) Each month we'll be featuring a species that you could encounter on one of our beautiful National Nature Reserves.
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Blossom by blossom spring begins
(12 April 2013) And not a moment too soon! It’s been a long, cold winter, but it feels like spring has finally sprung as we start to welcome the new season to our National Nature Reserves.
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Events on East of England NNRs
(1 March 2013) Entry to the reserves is free, but there may be a small charge for some events.
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Wildlife-friendly reservoir project backed by Natural England
(10 December 2012) A £150 million reservoir expansion project is bringing a host of benefits for wildlife, thanks to a partnership between Essex and Suffolk Water and Natural England.
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Massive spider seeks des-res - must have standing water and insects
(9 October 2012) The fen raft spider was, until recently, found in only three sites in Britain - in Norfolk, East Sussex and South Wales - and in danger of being lost altogether from our countryside. Natural England has been helping to find new homes for the species and improve its fortunes.
