Report into breeding bird populations and climate change
A report from Natural England and the British Trust for Ornithology has looked at bird populations over the past 50 years.
Natural England Crowdfunding and Defra Ministers back this year’s #Farm24 campaign
Today, there has been claims that Natural England is “crowdfunding” to deliver its statutory functions. These claims are simply untrue.
Rebuttal of Telegraph claims on general licensing for shooting
Response to the Telegraph's online piece on Natural England's handling of general licences for shooting some wild birds
Natural England responds to new Chair claims
Today we respond to inaccurate claims about Natural England's new Chair, Tony Juniper. We also look at alarmist reporting of Oak Processionary Moth.
Hen harrier study suggesting widespread illegal killing of hen harriers
In today's blog we look at a Hen harrier study suggesting widespread illegal killing of hen harriers on English grouse moors.
Bovine TB and badger culling
We look at coverage from the Daily Mirror reporting that fourteen new areas in England have applied to Natural England for a badger control licence this year.
Natural England report on the importance of green spaces for children and Seasonal workers pilot opens
New report by Natural England shows the importance of local green spaces for children. This blog post also covers the seasonal workers pilot which has now opened.
Natural England opens England Coast Path, and Environment Secretary discusses Deposit Return Scheme
We look at Natural England's opening of the new England Coast Path from Skegness to Mablethorpe, and Environment Secretary discussing Deposit Return Scheme with schoolchildren.
Natural England unveils plans to extend Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area for seabirds
On today's blog we're looking at Natural England outlining plans to extend the Isles of Scilly Special Protection (SPA) by almost 13,000 hectares.
Blanket bog on BBC One’s Countryfile, and church bells to be used as flood warning system
We look at BBC Countryfile's coverage on protecting blanket bogs, as well as church bells in Devon becoming the first to be used as a flood warning system.