Natural England - Press releases 2008
Press releases 2008
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Government funding makes the Thames Gateway a fertile place for Green Spaces
(26 September 2008) The funding pledged for the Thames Gateway Parklands Vision today (26 November 2008) by Margaret Beckett, Minister for Housing and the Thames Gateway. This will ensure the development area will be a green and sustainable place, says Natural England.
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Targeting London’s wildlife and heritage
(26 September 2008) Natural England announces a new approach to green farming schemes which targets money at our most treasured landscapes and important habitats.
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Natural England sets out its vision for London’s green and wild places
(22 September 2008) Natural England launched ‘Natural London’ - their vision for London’s wildlife, landscapes and green spaces - at Roots and Shoots environmental education centre today (22nd September).
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Go underwater exploring at the Thames Festival!
(10 September 2008) Natural England will be inviting the public to join them on an exploration of our undersea landscapes at a special marine exhibition they have organised for this year's Thames Festival.
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Hounslow Heath Local Nature Reserve scoops Natural England regional farming award
(11 August 2008) Chris Slack beat tough competition to secure the top spot in the regional round of Natural England’s ‘Future of Farming’ awards 2008, for his heathland in the heart of London.
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Wetlands hold the key to protecting our past and future
(7 July 2008) ‘Wetland Vision’ sets scene for wetland creation and restoration across London
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England needs a new approach to conservation, including its urban areas, says Natural England
(19 May 2008) Natural England publishes its first report into the state of the natural environment.
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On your marks, get set … . Twitch!!
(15 May 2008) Environmental organisations were under starter’s orders with binoculars and Oystercards today to race each other across London in a new event called the OysterCatcher Bird Race.
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Wild times ahead for the public sector
(14 March 2008) London’s major public bodies have been challenged to conserve and enhance the capital’s wildlife at an event hosted by Natural England today (Friday 14th March 08).
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Put nature within 300 metres of everyone in England, says Natural England
(10 March 2008) Natural England today (10 March 2008) challenged local authorities, planners and developers at ‘Going Wild’ a national conference, to increase the amount of green areas available on people’s doorsteps.
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Planting event a huge crowd pleaser
(18 February 2008) More than 400 residents turned out to plant a tree and get gardening tips at the Stratford and West Ham Plant for Life event on Saturday, February 16.
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Branch out in Stratford and West Ham
(8 February 2008) Residents are invited to plant their own tree at the Stratford and West Ham Plant for Life event on Saturday, February 16th.
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Turning the tide: London’s wetlands dazzle
(2 February 2008) The Wash, home to waterbirds such as redshank, oystercatcher and avocet, is back in good condition for the first time in a decade. But Londoners do not have to travel all the way to Lincolnshire to enjoy superb wetland scenery and wildlife.
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Cow conservationists mooove to Richmond Park
(31 January 2008) Grazing cattle will be re-introduced to Richmond Park today, Wednesday 30th January 2008, to help conserve a rare habitat.