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what is Natural England?

Natural England is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.

Latest news

  • Britain's booming bird busts previous records

    29.08.2008
    The bittern - a shy heron that was formerly extinct in Britain – has enjoyed its best nesting season for at least 130 years, according to an RSPB and Natural England survey.
  • Natural London Photo Competition

    20.08.2008
    Natural England, The London Paper and Nikon have joined forces to launch a new photography competition which celebrates the capital’s wildlife and natural places.
  • £10.5m grant scheme announced

    18.08.2008
    Natural England's Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund will open on Monday 18th August for new applications. The Fund has £3.5m from Defra this financial year for grants and a similar amount is expected for each of the next two years. For more information see 2008/2009 Grant Scheme.

Website availablity

Content on both english-nature.org.uk, e.g. SSSIs, NNRs, LNRs, and the walks and rides on cwr.defra.gov.uk have been restored.
However, we are still working to bring online Species Licensing back up. For information and advice please call the Wildlife Management & Licensing Service Enquiry Line on 0845 601 4523 or email wildlife@naturalengland.org.uk.