Natural England - Press releases 2009
Press releases 2009
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England’s newest nature reserve cleared for take-off
(17 December 2009) WWII bomber base confirmed as one of England’s top nature conservation sites
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Natural England announces over £2.5 million to help create greater access to nature
(10 December 2009) Water-based activities, community woodlands and farms opened up and support for groups widened.
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Christmas lunch courtesy of Yorkshire farmers
(2 December 2009) Natural England and Prue Leith launch The Nature of Food.
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Changes to Environmental Stewardship schemes and the ELS application process
(26 November 2009) Due to the timing of new mapping data from the Rural Land Register (RLR) and enhancements to Environmental Stewardship, Natural England will need to make short-term changes to the processing of new ELS agreements.
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Natural England report highlights the benefits of green farming schemes in Yorkshire and the Humber
(23 November 2009) The most comprehensive analysis of agri-environment schemes (AES) yet undertaken is launched in the region today by Natural England.
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(21 November 2009) Ordnance Survey and Natural England encourage map reading in two South Yorkshire schools to encourage pupils to learn about and make the most of the outdoors.
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(13 November 2009) Natural England sees Marine and Coastal Access Act as once in lifetime opportunity for marine conservation.
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All England Coast Path will be landmark moment for countryside access
(12 November 2009) With the Marine and Coastal Access Bill becoming law today, Natural England heralded the new legislation as a landmark moment in the history of access to the countryside.
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A pre Christmas boost for the regions farmers as Natural England pays £8m into the rural economy
(10 November 2009) Farmers and land managers across the Yorkshire and the Humber region received some excellent news this week as Natural England announced it is well ahead of schedule in processing annual claims received under the Countryside Stewardship (CSS) and Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) schemes.
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Thirsk school children make healthy living a walk in the playground
(10 November 2009) A group of children from South Kilvington CE School near Thirsk are making the most of their PE activities and learning more about healthy living.
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Autumn colour at Forge Valley Woods National Nature Reserve
(28 October 2009) Thinking of something to do this weekend, tired of washing the car and can’t face Christmas shopping. Well how about making the most of the mild weather by getting out and about in the fresh air and exploring your local woodland.
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Diamond celebration marked with a jewel of a project in Sheffield
(5 October 2009) Children at a Sheffield primary school are celebrating today (Monday 5th October) because their school roof has just become the first green roof in the country to be declared a Local Nature Reserve.
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(24 September 2009)
• Natural England launches “virtual nature reserve” linking the country’s gardens and open spaces
• Launch of England’s ‘Big Wildlife Garden, School of the Year' competition; Wakefield school leads the way.
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A Natural Health Service launched in Yorkshire and the Humber region
(23 September 2009) Major plans to get people in Yorkshire and the Humber out walking more and feeling the benefits from being outside have been announced by Natural England in Rotherham today (23rd September).
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(21 September 2009) Famers and land managers in Yorkshire have the opportunity to learn more about Natural England’s new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship Scheme (Uplands ELS) at a series of meetings that are taking place this autumn.
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Putting £4 million worth of squelch back into the countryside
(1 September 2009) Natural England announces new funding for a ‘Wetland Vision’
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Pennine farmers join the fight for the twite
(25 August 2009) Pennine farmers have come to the rescue of a very rare bird thanks to funding provided by Natural England, RSPB and Kirklees Council.
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Ding ding…last call for the summer conservation bus
(24 August 2009) This summer, visitors and volunteers at the fabulous Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve (NNR) have been making use of a new and environmentally friendly travel option called the Peatlands Wayfarer Bus.
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Gimme shelter – Sheffield bank staff give something back to wildlife
(12 August 2009) Staff from Santander (formerly Abbey) brought shelter to visitors at Hatfield Moors at Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve (NNR) last month.
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Mapping the gaps in Yorkshire’s coastal access
(31 July 2009) Natural England publishes region by region maps showing that the public do not have full access to over a third of England’s coastline
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Natural England and English National Parks Look to the Future in National Parks Week
(28 July 2009) Natural England [1] and the English National Park Authorities Association (ENPAA) [2] are today announcing the start of a new shared agreement [3] between the two organisations that commits both to work together to ensure National Parks continue to be places of rich environmental value that are enjoyed by all.
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What do you know about your undersea landscapes?
(16 July 2009) Ever wondered what lies below the waves?
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(14 July 2009) Holidaying at home this summer? Why not have a day out on the finest trails in Yorkshire?
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Leeds Rhinos encourage a change for life at the Great Yorkshire Show
(13 July 2009) Natural England and Change4life will be hosting free and exciting health-boosting activities at the Great Yorkshire Show this year.
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Nature reserve has plenty to churrrr about
(1 July 2009) Despite two bad years of bad weather on its breeding grounds, the mysterious nightjar is bouncing back at Natural England’s Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve near Doncaster.
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England’s most amazing wild spaces line up for a summer of family fun and adventure
(24 June 2009) Celebrate the summer holidays with Natural England’s special programme of family days out on National Nature Reserves.
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It’s a date for East Riding cattle and Driffield wildlife
(19 June 2009) If you keep cattle or ponies, and would like to do something for the River Hull’s wildlife, Natural England and the Elmswell Estate would be keen to hear from you. They’d like to link livestock owners who are keen to find new low cost grazing areas with a very special site at the headwaters of the River Hull.
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Cast your vote for Harrogate Borough Council worker
(18 June 2009) Natural England are urging the people of Harrogate to get out and cast their vote for Harrogate Borough Council worker Andrew Ellis who is up for the Natural England sponsored Greenest Council Worker Award category of the Council Worker of the Year Awards 2009.
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Nature reserve has bumper year for rare corncrake
(15 June 2009) The elusive corncrake is enjoying its best breeding year in over 20 years at Natural England’s Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve near York.
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It’s all going on this Sunday down on the farm
(2 June 2009) Natural England supports this year’s Open Farm Sunday and invite members of the public to join them for a great day out on Sunday 7 June. 30 farms are throwing open their gates to show us how they are acting as custodians of the countryside and helping us to recognise the vital role they have – not only providing our food but also conserving the beauty and wildlife of our rural areas.
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(20 May 2009) This Friday 22nd May marks International Day for Biodiversity which this year seeks to raise awareness of invasive non-native species and the damage they can do.
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Saddle up and join the Ingleborough Pony express
(11 May 2009) This summer, visitors to Ingleborough National Nature Reserve (NNR) will again be able to take advantage of an environmentally friendly travel option called the Ingleborough Pony thanks to a joint project run by Natural England and the Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company.
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Millions for Yorkshire moorland
(11 May 2009) Natural England announces £3 million for wildlife and people on treasured Ilkley and North York Moors.
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Orphaned otter cubs released to the wild
(27 April 2009) Two orphaned otter cubs will go wild on Natural England’s Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve in Yorkshire this week (Monday 27th April).
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Time to catch the conservation bus
(7 April 2009) This summer visitors and volunteers at the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve (NNR) are being given a helping hand with travel to and from the site.
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New initiative aims to raise awareness and help prevent rural crime in Yorkshire
(6 April 2009) Easter sees the launch of a new joint initiative between Natural England and North Yorkshire Police that aims to raise awareness and help prevent rural crime.
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Historic Yorkshire watering hole gets new lease of life in North York Moors
(24 March 2009) Ask most people where their local watering hole is and they will probably point you in the direction of the pub. But you may get a different answer if you ask the same question in parts of the North York Moors National Park.
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Yorkshire Company receives record fine for wildlife crime
(13 March 2009) Natural England today welcomed the conclusion to a long running legal battle over crimes against protected wildlife. Yorkshire developer Essential Vivendi Ltd have been fined £11,500 and ordered to pay £50 costs for intentionally and recklessly destroying and damaging the shelter of wild animals. This is the largest single fine for offences involving great crested newts.
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Landmark protection in the North Sea
(12 March 2009) The North Sea’s first no-take zone could soon be offering greater protection for marine wildlife off Flamborough Head. Lobster, crabs, plaice and kelp may all benefit from the increased protection, which has the support of the local community and fisheries.
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Historic Farm Buildings given new lease of life with support from Natural England
(20 February 2009) The clock is ticking and the latest push is now on to try and save some of the region’s decaying traditional farm buildings. These historic structures are iconic and treasured features of the Yorkshire Dales and draw visitors old and new to this unique landscape year after year.
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Walking schemes get the green light
(11 February 2009) Department of Health Physical Activity Plan highlights importance of Natural England’s Walking the Way to Health Initiative.
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Plans to protect and enhance the region’s important wildlife and habitats are revealed
(27 January 2009) The importance of our region’s rich and diverse wildlife and its habitats came under the spotlight today as Natural England, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the Yorkshire and Humber Assembly met with other organisations to launch a visionary new plan.