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
Bringing biodiversity needs into focus
18.11.2008Natural England emphasises need for continued action to halt biodiversity loss.Taking the high ground: Natural England highlights climate change challenge for English uplands
14.11.2008Understanding the impacts of climate change is critical to the future management of the uplands says Natural England today (Friday 14 November) as it hosts a major national conference looking at the environmental future of the English uplands.Review of agri-environment options points and payment rates
14.11.2008Defra have today announced that a review of all Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and Organic Entry Level Stewardship (OELS) option points as well as some Higher Level Stewardship (HLS), Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) payment rates is to be carried out. The full text of the announcement and a Q&A is available via the above link.
Website availability
23.10.2008 | Online Wildlife Licensing application forms are available again.