Press releases 2010
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Suplementary feeding rules relaved during big freeze
(3 December 2010) Natural England recognises the problems faced by livestock farmers in northern England as a result of freezing weather conditions and has announced steps today to make it easier for them to feed their animals.
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Spare a thought for coastal birdlife this winter
(2 December 2010) Visitors to Northumberland’s Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve and other wetland sites in North East England are being asked to spare a thought for waterbirds during the severe winter weather.
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Christmas treat down at the dene
(30 November 2010) A Co Durham beauty spot will be getting an early visit from Santa this year as he drops in next weekend to lend a hand at the Christmas Festival at Castle Eden Dene, near Peterlee.
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Young conservation superstars take trip to see dene's historic vase
(25 November 2010) Young conservation volunteers who help out at the Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve in County Durham celebrated the group’s 10th anniversary with a trip to London recently to see a stunning historic treasure that was unearthed at the Dene, and which is now one of the masterpieces of the British Museum.
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Winter weather halts mine conservation work
(23 November 2010) Conservation work by Natural England to safeguard the remains of a historic Weardale lead mine has been halted until next year to protect the rare flowers that grow at the site.
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Teesdale farmers hold the key to protecting our past and future
(29 October 2010) On a recent visit to Upper Teesdale, Natural England’s Chief Executive Dr Helen Phillips, gave her backing to plans for a new forum to be set up in the Dale that will bring Natural England and local land managers closer together to discuss the future environmental management of the area.
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Fright club gears up for Halloween at the dene.
(29 October 2010) Youngsters from Castle Eden Dene’s team of conservation volunteers have been using their artistic skulls to get ready for a spectral event taking place this Halloween at a beauty spot near Peterlee.
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Spotlight on natural assets of the Tees Valley
(26 October 2010) The importance of the Tees Valley’s diverse natural environment came under the spotlight last week when the Chief Executive of Natural England, Helen Phillips, and the Regional Director of the RSPB, Peter Robertson, met with leaders of the area’s Local Authorities and other key organisations to explore how the environment can support the economic prosperity of the area.
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Spooky fun at the dene on Halloween
(27 October 2010)A spook-tacular evening is planned at Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve this Halloween and everyone is invited to come along to join in all the fun of the fear.
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Encouraging environmental farming
(19 October 2010)Natural England is inviting farmers and landowners to find out more about Environmental Stewardship Schemes and practicing good environmental management on their land.
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Explore the lost buildings of Lindisfarne
(18 October 2010)There’s another chance to discover the hidden history of Holy Island on a guided walk on Thursday 28 October to explore the ‘lost’ buildings of Lindisfarne.
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Welcome for Northumberland's 'coal and coast project'
(12 October 2010)The launch of a new project that promises to be an exciting new chapter for Northumberland’s Druridge Bay coastline has been warmly welcomed by the Government’s advisor on nature conservation and landscape, Natural England.
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Success for Durham Heritage Coast in UK Landscape Awards
(12 October 2010)Regional Director welcomes news of success.
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The amazing journey of Lindisfarne's brent geese
(11 October 2010) They normally share their accommodation with polar bears and walrus, but during the most extreme winter months one of the world’s rarest birds – light bellied brent geese - head for Lindisfarne on the North East coast to raise their young families.
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Moles strike gold in Northumberland
(29 September 2010) The humble mole has been responsible for helping find one of the rarest plants in the UK, according to Natural England.
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(23 September 2010) On Sunday 26 September, walkers from across the North East will be taking part in ITV`s Walk4Life day in Newcastle City Centre – an inspirational initiative aimed at encouraging people to improve their health.
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Belsay First School is top of the class for wildlife
(13 September 2010) Belsay First School in Northumberland has come up smelling of roses to win the first-ever North East regional title of ‘Big Wildlife Garden - School Garden of the Year’, to be announced today (Monday 13 September).
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Precious jewel in Northumberland’s crown under threat
(13 September 2010) One of the largest fresh water pearl mussel colonies in the UK is under threat.
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Thermal blanket gives sanctuary at bishop's palace
(3 September 2010) A 16th century gatehouse in the Tyne Valley that once guarded the home of martyred Bishop Ridley is being protected from decay thanks to an innovative form of conservation, reports Natural England.
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(23 August 2010)
A team of volunteers from the Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve helped out with this year’s Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Beachwatch Big Weekend. The survey and clean-up at Blackhall beach helped to make the event one of the UK’s largest ever beach clean and coastal litter surveys.
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Lindisfarne reveals its secrets
(23 August 2010)Natural England is holding a special event this Bank Holiday Monday, 30 August, to take visitors on a surprise journey off the beaten track and explore the hidden sights and sounds of Lindisfarne on the Northumberland coast.
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Farmers in stewardship schemes help safeguard historic monuments
(17 August 2010) Hundreds of historic monuments in the North East that would otherwise be at serious risk of damage are being protected by farmers thanks to Environmental Stewardship (ES), according to a recent report.
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Work at Bolts Law engine house back on track
(9 August 2010) Chance for public to hear about Conservation Work in Rookhope
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Teesdale environmental stewardship scheme workshops
(3 August 2010)Farmers in Teesdale have the chance to learn more about Environmental Stewardship schemes at a series of workshops organised by Natural England and Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services (UTASS) this month.
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Explore the 'lost' buildings of Lindisfarne
(2 August 2010)There’s a chance to discover the hidden history of Holy Island on a guided walk on Tuesday 17 August to explore the ‘lost’ buildings of Lindisfarne.
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On the tail of the lonesome pine martens
(2 August 2010) Members of the public in North East England are being invited to turn wildlife detective and help search for signs of one of Northern England’s most elusive and mysterious mammals.
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Upland ELS uptake shows strong growth
(30 July 2010) More than quarter of a million hectares coming into Uplands ELS after 2,000 farmers sign up nationally. In the North East, 482 farmers have already applied to bring nearly 120,000 ha of the region’s uplands into the new scheme.
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Shore-look homes check of North's marine life
(28 July 2010) A race against tide has been underway this week on the Northumberland coast to catalogue the amazing variety of marine life that clings to the shoreline where the county’s rocky beaches meet the North Sea.
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Teesmouth is 'naturally' a top spot for summer fun.
(27 July 2010)Families looking for something fun, free and different to do this summer are being invited to flock to Teesmouth National Nature Reserve, where a packed programme of events has been laid on by Natural England to help keep youngsters active over the holidays.
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Shore study to look for signs of climate change on North East coast
(27 July 2010)A study of the marine life living along the North Northumberland coast is taking place this week to collect new information on the likely effects of climate change in the Region.
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People got 'plastered' at vanished village event
(19 July 2010) A recent event in Teesdale that gave members of the public an opportunity to see restoration experts at work on three buildings that are the last traces of a ‘lost’ village proved to be a hit with local people.
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North’s heavy metal loving lichen gets a new name
(18 July 2010)Emerging from obscurity, previously unnamed North East wildlife can now enjoy some long-awaited limelight, thanks to a competition to give new English names to neglected species.
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Positive talk about heritage walkabout
(12 July 2010)Vital restoration work at a historic Weardale mine has been met with great enthusiasm by local residents during a guided walk of the site by Natural England.
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Night time flashers attract wildlife spotters
(9 July 2010)Experts confirm that Durham's 'star' insect survived the big freeze.
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Chance to see conservation work at 'lost' Durham village
(7 July 2010)Teesdale, Co Durham - Urgent repairs to three buildings that are the last traces of a lost medieval village in Co Durham are now underway Natural England said today, and next week there is a chance to join the restoration experts at work.
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Urban wildlife and green spaces get boost
(6 July 2010)Access to Nature Programme funds projects in North’s towns and cities.
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Helping Darlington get healthy...the Finnish way
(5 July 2010)Darlington residents are being invited to try out one of the world’s fastest growing recreational fitness activities to help them boost fitness levels and explore their local area.
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Rarer than a giant panda - and its here in the North East!
(5 July 2010)An orchid that grows in North East England – and nowhere else on earth – is D ITS HERE IN THE NORTH currently in bloom at Natural England’s Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve in Northumberland. An expert guide will be on hand this weekend to lead visitors through some of the most sensitive sites on the island where wildflowers flourish and get a rare opportunity to view this unique plant on a guided walk led by Natural England (Sunday 11 July).
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Northumberland hills gain special site status
(3 July 2010) A much-loved area of north Northumberland has been officially recognised as one of the most important places for wildlife in England, Natural England said today (3 July 2010).
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North east farmers can find out more about stewardship schemes at local events
(22 June 2010)The region’s farmers are invited to a series of farm events organised by Natural England to find out more about environmental stewardship schemes and discover the benefits that joining up can bring to both farm businesses and the environment.
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Help love the North's lovely lichen with no name
(22 June 2010) A species by another name might be better cared for as public are invited to suggest names for Britain's forgotten wildlife.
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One small step for mine, on egiant drop for mine explorers
(29 June 2010)Underground explorers have become the first people in over thirty years to descend a historic Weardale mineshaft as part of vital restoration work being funded by Natural England.
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Bringing the purple heather back to the Cheviots
(29 June 2010)Northumberland National Park and The Linhope Estate will restore large tracts of the Cheviot Hills to upland heath
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South Africans score a hat trick at Durham beauty spot
(23 June 2010)While England footie fans have been heading south for the World Cup this summer, some South Africans have made the opposite journey...and could be nesting in a building near you!
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Event puts spotlight on glow worm light show
(21 June 2010)There’s a rare chance to discover the fascinating world of the elusive glow worm during a special event in Co Durham on Saturday 3 July.
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Durham fossil find is ancient mystery
(17 June 2010) Experts at London’s Natural History Museum have been asked to help identify an unusual fossil of a sea creature discovered in Co Durham.
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Walking works wonders for healthy young hopefuls
(18 June 2010)Learning Disability Awareness Week (21-27 June) is all about health this year with a focus on ‘Getting it Right’, a Mencap campaign to ensure that people with a learning disability get the level of healthcare they have a right to.
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The natural world in its hay day
(11 June 2010)The rich animal and plant life of one of England’s rarest yet richest natural environments will be explored during an upcoming guided walk by Natural England.
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Tees river routes project gets cash boost
(9 June 2010) A network of ‘riverside corridors’ for people who live in and visit the Tees Valley has been awarded a £268,690 Access to Nature grant by Natural England and the Big Lottery Fund.
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Work of dene helpers is recognised at Durham event
(7 June 2010)The vital role that volunteers from the local community play at a popular North East beauty spot was recognised at a special event held in Durham to celebrate the recent National Volunteers Week (1-7 June).
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(6 June 2010) Farms across the North East of England will be opening their gates to the public next weekend and are joining with Natural England to invite families to visit a local farm on this year’s Open Farm Sunday (13th June).
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Planting the seed for wildlife gardens
(28 May 2010) Last call for entries to the Big Wildlife Garden competition as Natural England seeks best North East school wildlife garden
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Tynedale riverside route restored
(25 May 2010)A much-loved walk along the North Tyne at Bellingham has been re-opened thanks to the efforts of a Tynedale healthy walking group.
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Family fun with our feathered friends
(25 May 2010)Families are being given the opportunity to see some of the diverse wading bird species of the North Pennines during two guided bird-watching events hosted by Natural England.
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Natural England puts best foot forward at active travel event
(21 May 2010)Visitors to Druridge Bay Country Park near Amble on Sunday 23rd May can find out more about Natural England’s ‘Walking for Health’ initiative as part of a special event showcasing regional projects that use the natural environment to help increase levels of everyday physical activity.
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Dale birds are the highlight of wildfowl walk
(21 May 2010)The special wildlife of Teesdale was in the spotlight at a well-attended ‘Spring bird walk’ event held this week.
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Farmers find out more about Upland Environmental Stewardship at dales event
(19 May 2010) A successful event to provide farmers with more information about the new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship scheme was held in Stanhope this week.
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On course for a record breaking bio-blitz
(18 May 2010) One of the biggest gatherings of wildlife enthusiasts, scientists and nature conservation organisations in the North East will be descending on Ashington Community Woodland this weekend (21 and 22 May) for the 2010 Bio-Blitz, according to Natural England.
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Natural England and local farmers talk environmental stewardship at beef event
(17 May 2010)Local farmers are teaming up with Natural England at next week’s Beef Expo 2010 event in Hexham to give straightforward advice, information and guidance on how Environmental Stewardship schemes can benefit farm businesses.
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Borders bastle conservation scheme wins heritage award
(17 May 2010) A conservation project that has safeguarded the remains of an important historic Bastle house in the Borders is the first winner of Constructing Excellence in the North East’s prestigious ‘Heritage Award’.
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Act now on Uplands Entry Level Stewardship scheme
(12 May 2010)Natural England today issued a reminder to upland farmers and land managers that the Hill Farm Allowance (HFA) has been replaced by the new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship Scheme.
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Snappy event for perfect pictures
(5 May 2010) Natural England is helping snap-happy North East photographers to focus on their skills at a special event next week at picturesque Lindisfarne and help celebrate the amazing wealth and variety of the region’s natural history in International Year of Biodiversity.
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North East farmers can find out more about Uplands Entry Level Stewardship scheme at local events
(5 May 2010)Natural England is running more meetings that will give famers in the North East free advice to help them enter the new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship Scheme (Uplands ELS).
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High adventure in Upper Teesdale
(26 April 2010)A day of adventurous events awaits families visiting Natural England’s Moor House-Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve (NNR) this Sunday (2nd May).
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Come to the Dene to enjoy the 'dusk chorus'
(26 April 2010) Local ‘night owls’ will have the chance to discover the secrets of the dusk chorus at a special event at Natural England’s Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve (NNR) near Peterlee on Sunday 2 May.
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There's treasure in them there dunes
(25 April 2010) A trip to the coast at Teesmouth National Nature Reserve could prove rewarding this Bank Holiday Monday, as there will be hidden treasure to be found in the dunes and along the beach as part of a family event.
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(8 April 2010) Natural England is offering members of the public a rare chance to witness a fascinating mating ritual performed by one of the region’s most spectacular birds.
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Turning over a new leaf on woodland walks
(1 April 2010) A new healthy walking group was launched in Ashington yesterday (31 March) when local people put their best feet forward to take part in the first of a new programme of walks around the Ashington Community Woods.
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Conservation work on Weardale mine resumes after Easter
(29 April 2010) Conservation work to safeguard the remains an important former lead mine in Weardale is to start again after Easter, Natural England said today (29 March 2010).
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Conservation work aims to safeguard remains of 'vanished' Tees village
(22 March 2010) Proposals to carry out much-needed conservation work to three structures at a deserted medieval village in Teesdale will be outlined at an event hosted by Natural England on Monday 29th March at Gainford Village Hall.
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For peat's sake: nationally important carbon store under threat
(18 March 2010) Natural England report highlights decline of a critical carbon store. Three quarters of England’s deep peatlands are damaged or degraded with annual carbon losses equivalent to carbon emissions from nearly half a million homes
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Lost life: Counting the cost to our natural treasures
(11 March 2010) The most complete audit of hundreds of years of England’s wildlife winners and losers has been launched today (11 March 2010) by Natural England.
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North East England set to pioneer green tourism
(9 March 2010) Natural England has teamed up with Visit County Durham and Regional Development Agency, One North East, to support a conference that hopes to inspire local tourism businesses to pioneer green holidays and short breaks.
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(5 March 2010) This year has been declared International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations and across the North East all kinds of people and organisations are working together to increase awareness of the importance of the region’s amazing biodiversity.
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(12 February 2010) A new DVD by Natural England shows farmers how they can encourage wildlife on their land.
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Big freeze brings influx of Arctic geese to Lindisfarne
(10 February 2010) This winter's big freeze unusually large numbers of one of the world's rarest birds to Lindisfarne.
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New environmental payment for North's upland farmers
(9 February 2010) The work of hill farmers who protect and enhance the North East’s uplands will receive further support under a new payment scheme
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Ancient beauty gets facelift from young volunteers
(2 February 2010) A 10,000 year old natural beauty has been getting a facelift from a group of young environmental volunteers.
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Dene's fundraising events help good causes
(29 January 2010) Visitors to a County Durham beauty spot have generously donated more than £2000 to North East charities.
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Mapping out a way to enjoy the countryside
(29 January 2010) Pupils at a Durham school will be exploring the great outdoors, thanks to a new map education pack from Natural England.
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Exciting new dolphin project off North East coast.
(29 January 2010) Marinelife and Natural England launch a new project to monitor White-Beaked Dolphins and other marine wildlife in the waters off the Northumberland coast with Northern Experience Wildlife Tours.
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ELS applications resume after improvements are completed ahead of schedule
(26 January 2010) Farmers in North East England can now resume applying to join Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) after the applications system was successfully upgraded ahead of schedule.
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Call for new surveyors to join farm plan team
(25 January 2010) Natural England is launching a ‘recruitment drive’ in the North East to encourage people to join a new register of Farm Environment Plan surveyors.
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The Big Sleep - but not for everyone!
(22 January 2010) Red Squirrel braves the recent big freeze in the North East.
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The green, green grass of home
(22 January 2010) WELL planned, environmentally rich spaces, plays a vital role in our health and well being, according to Natural England, the government’s independent advisor on the natural environment.
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Quay visit to meet fishing industry
(20 January 2010) Exploring how conservation organisations and the inshore fisheries sector can work closer together was the main topic of discussion when James Marsden, Director Marine at Natural England - the government’s independent advisor on the natural environment - visited North Shields today (Wednesday 20 January).
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Natural England and CFE join forces to help North East farmers deliver environmental gains
(19 January 2010) Farmers in the North East who want to deliver specific environmental benefits on their land, from increasing bird populations to protecting historic buildings, are to be given extra support and advice through a new range of information leaflets published today (18 January) by Natural England.
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North East farmers can find out more about Uplands Entry Level Stewardship scheme at local events
(18 January 2010) Natural England has set up a series of meetings in the North East so that famers and land managers in the region can find out more about the new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship Scheme (Uplands ELS).
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(13 January 2010) Natural England recognises the severe problems faced by livestock farmers in the North East of England as a result of freezing weather conditions and has announced steps today to make it easier for them to feed their animals.
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Tracks of rare animal are Sp-Ottered in the snow!
(12 January 2010) FOOTPRINTS in the snow have given Natural England its first indication that some of the region’s rarest and most elusive wildlife is still flourishing despite the recent freezing conditions.
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Avoid disturbing coastal birdlife as big freeze continues
(7 January 2010) Visitors to the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve in Northumberland and other wetland sites in North East England are being asked to spare a thought for the birds that need help to survive the current wintry weather.
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Help North East wildlife survive the big freeze
(4 January 2010) Natural England in the North East is asking householders in the region to give the region’s wildlife a helping hand during the current cold weather.
