Tony and Marian make the case for nature to Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee 

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This blog is a summary of Marian Spain and Tony Juniper's appearance in front of the Environmental Audit Committee, and reflections on their time in office. Natural England's Chair Tony Juniper and Chief Executive Marian Spain appeared before Parliament's Environmental …

Explore More for Less: Affordable South East Nature Days Out

This summer, if you’re looking for fun and accessible days out that are low-cost, then we have you covered. Not only is spending time in nature great for your wellbeing, it can also be great for your bank balance. Here are our suggestions for …

Explore More for Less: Affordable Southwest Nature Days Out

If you’re looking for fun and accessible days out that are low-cost, then we have you covered. Not only is spending time in nature great for your wellbeing, it can also be great for your bank balance. Here are our suggestions for our favourite affordable days out in …

Putting Nature at the Heart of Healthcare: My Reflections from Bristol

A man and a woman in formal work clothes with hiking boots sit in deck chairs in a greenhouse filled with plants, smiling and facing the camera.

By Marian Spain, CEO of Natural England In this blog, NE's Chief Executive Marian Spain reflects on her recent visit to healthcare sites in Bristol to explore how partners are incorporating nature into health and wellbeing, and discusses Natural England's …

Fighting Fire with Nature: How Healthy Landscapes Reduce Wildfire Risk

Bunding on The Roaches, Peak District, playing a key role in slowing the spread of a wildfire on valued peatlands. Credit: Chris Fry

By Ruth Waters, Regional Director for the North of England, Operations Directorate, Natural England The UK is facing a growing wildfire crisis this year, with prolonged hot, dry weather fuelling blazes across our moors, farmland and urban parks. This blog …

Explore More for Less: Affordable East Midlands Nature Days Out

This summer, if you’re looking for fun and accessible days out that are low-cost, then we have you covered. Not only is spending time in nature great for your wellbeing, it can also be great for your bank balance. Here are our suggestions for our favourite affordable days …

Finding the unfindable: BBC films Natural England's dive team on Cornwall's ancient seabed after the discovery of a new seaweed species

The extensive healthy maerl bed in the Fal Estuary, taken by Natural England divers on the day of filming. Credit Angela Gall - Natural England

By Angela Gall - Marine Senior Officer, Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Area Team Off the south coast of Cornwall, in the cold, clear water, lie some of England's least-known natural treasures: the maerl beds. Earlier this summer, our …

Natural England response to Badger Trust and Wild Justice judicial review decision

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The High Court has on 26 June 2026, dismissed the judicial review claim brought by Wild Justice and the Badger Trust, finding no unlawfulness in Natural England’s decision-making.  The Court declined to grant the declaration sought by the claimants, noting …

West Midlands Swift Academy – Connecting People and Swifts in Urban Spaces 

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By Chloe Hardman, Senior Project Manager, West Midlands Area Team   In this blog, Chloe Hardman discusses swifts, and the amazing work being done to protect them within communities in the Midlands. When was the last time an animal made you …

Grazing on Dartmoor – Setting the record straight on Natural England's role

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This blog was updated on 16th June Recent media coverage has suggested that Natural England has recommended a cull of ponies on Dartmoor. This is categorically not true, nor is it true to suggest any scheme has been designed with …