Natural England - Press releases 2009
Press releases 2009
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Cattle return to Cumbrian Commons
(18 December 2009) Return of traditional hardy cattle to commons helps secure hill farming future
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Have Your Say - Public Consultation now underway
(21 December 2009) Public consultation on Natural England’s Proposed Extensions to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks started on 18 December 2009
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(15 December 2009) Make a date with nature on a National Nature Reserve this winter
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Management review for UKs most important wintering wildfowl site
(14 December 2009) Have your say: Consultation commences on management of the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve.
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(14 December 2009) A helping hand for England’s threatened juniper.
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No need to Hedge your Bets: Half a million in HLS funding for Hedgerows
(14 December 2009) With the new year approaching, many farmers and land managers will be thinking about hedge cutting and laying, especially now that wildlife will have had time to take advantage of the nuts and berries produced by hedge plants in the autumn.
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Mapping the way to the classroom
(10 December 2009) Natural England and local MP to attend map giveaway at local schools.
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Region to Build on Success of the Northwest Natural Economy
(10 December 2009) Felicity Goodey CBE chaired an event recently to celebrate the achievements of Natural Economy Northwest - a unique regional partnership programme led and funded by Natural England, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the SITA Trust.
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Help count the Ribble Estuary’s feathered visitors
(8 December 2009) Staff at RSPB and Natural England in Lancashire are looking to recruit fit and active long-term volunteers to help count the internationally important numbers of birds that use the world-renowned Ribble Estuary.
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Mapping the Way to the Classroom
(3 December 2009) Natural England and local MP to attend map giveaway at local school
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Do you use the sea for business or leisure – if so, we want your views!
New proposals to protect European marine sites go public.
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Vital Uplands - Lake District pilots Upland Vision
(16 November 2009)
Natural England launches Vital Uplands – a 2060 vision for securing the future of England’s upland environment
On-the-ground pilot is launched in the Lake District to test out the vision
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(13 November 2009) As the autumnal nights draw in, almost all of the 17 species of bat found in the UK, 10 of which are found in Cumbria, are quietly seeking out suitable sites for hibernation. Whilst some will find hollows in trees or caves in which to roost, many others will shelter in buildings, behind hanging tiles and boarding, or in roof spaces.
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Mapping the way to the classroom
(13 November 2009) Angela Eagle MP attends Natural England map giveaway at local school.
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(12 November 2009)
Marine and Coastal Access Act receives Royal Assent
Natural England celebrates watershed moment for marine conservation
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Cumbria first to develop coastal access trail
(12 November 2009) Natural England launches consultation on its proposed approach and announces Cumbria as one of its priority areas for work to start.
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(12 November 2009) Rare Juniper habitat rejuvenated on Bethecar Moor
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(4 November 2009) Farmers and land managers in the Northwest are being urged to apply for their share of £7 million as a report out today illustrates the widespread benefits of Natural England’s Environmental Stewardship scheme.
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Are you on track? National Trail brings new opportunities for local businesses
(3 November 2009) Workshops to highlight new opportunities for local businesses along the Pennine Bridleway National Trail.
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(26 October 2009) ‘Get on my land’: So say farmers opening their gates to visitors across the North West.
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Jewel in lakeland crown to be restored
(22 October 2009) Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter’s Jeremy Fisher to be restored as work starts to secure a sustainable future for Esthwaite Water.
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(19 October 2009) Natural England is encouraging North West residents to contribute their views on the region’s many contrasting landscapes, as part of a new initiative, the North West Landscape Character Framework which aims to map and describe the character of all parts of the region.
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Cumbrian success for breeding wading birds
(12 October 2009) Cumbrian success story for breeding wading bird populations including curlews, lapwings, redshank and snipe.
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£500k investment secures public access to the Northwest’s countryside
(17 September 2009) Walk this way: So say Natural England who confirm that there is more and better access to rural countryside in the Northwest now than ever before.
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Rare orchid planting near Morecambe Bay
(17 September 2009) Lady’s Slipper Orchid species re-introduction in wooded limestone hills.
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(17 September 2009) New report will lead conservation work
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‘Bog in a Box’ workshops are big hit at local festival
(17 September 2009) A team of energetic Reserve staff from Natural England National Nature Reserves in Cumbria, were out-and-about at Solfest in West Cumbria, running a series of bog themed drop in sessions, and helping throngs of eager visitors to make ‘Dancing Dragonflies’ and ‘Bouncing Bog Bush Crickets’.
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Cliburn Moss NNR gets Outward Bound revamp
(17 September 2009) Over the past six weeks, four working parties of enthusiastic volunteers from The Outward Bound Trust have been hard at work carrying out essential maintenance activity at Cliburn Moss National Nature Reserve and working towards their John Muir Award in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.
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Unique import to encourage Lancashire wildlife
(15 September 2009) Lancashire wildlife is set to benefit from a laser-guided digging machine that will help farmers create wet grassland habitats on their land.
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(10 September 2009) Natural England’s survey highlights public demand for sustainable fisheries.
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Ainsdale NNR Hosts a Healthy Walk on the Wild Side
(1 September 2009) A local healthy walking group stepped out into pastures new last week, as they ventured off the beaten path at Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, the home of a vast diversity of rare, special and beautiful species.
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Natural England contributes over £1 million to enhance Morecambe Bay’s Wetlands
(1 September 2009) Morecambe Bay will benefit from Natural England’s ‘Wetland Vision’ programme.
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Cattle set to return to Cumbrian Commons
(11 August 2009) Two schemes have been proposed to return cattle to parts of Crosby Ravensworth Common to help protect the limestone area’s flora and fauna and to create new broadleaved woodland along Dina Gill.
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Mapping the gaps in England’s coastal access
(31 July 2009) Natural England today revealed that almost 1000 miles of England’s coastline is either inaccessible or lacks secure access.
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Natural England sets the Challenge for a Healthy Natural Environment for the North West
(16 July 2009) Natural England is today calling for an urgent and coordinated approach to secure the future of the natural environment in the North West region, as it launches its State of the Natural Environment report at the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester.
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Hedgerow and dry stone wall restoration funding tops £1m in 12 months
(30 June 2009) More than £1m in Environmental Stewardship funding has been provided for hedgerow and dry stone wall restoration works in the North West in the last 12 months.
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Preparing for change in the North West; Climate change adaptation for the natural environment
(18 June 2009) This week is a significant one for our thinking about climate change, with the latest government projections likely to go beyond their previous forecasts suggesting average UK temperatures increasing by up to 3.5oC by 2080 and peak summer temperatures increasing by up to 5oC.
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What’s happening Down on the Farm?
(1 June 2009) Sunday 7 June will see the fourth annual Open Farm Sunday which provides a great opportunity for the public to get a behind-the-scenes look at life on a farm and the nature it sustains.
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What’s happening Down on the Farm?
(1 June 2009) Sunday 7 June will see the fourth annual Open Farm Sunday which provides a great opportunity for the public to get a behind-the-scenes look at life on a farm and the nature it sustains.
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Funding for Farms available now
(1 June 2009) Unprecedented levels of funding are available now for farmers and land owners entering the Higher Level Stewardship agri-environment scheme.
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Exploding Himalayan plants threaten native species in Cheshire
(20 May 2009) 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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Green flagship projects launch grant programme’s first anniversary
(15 May 2009) Opening up woods, parks, farms and nature reserves for all to enjoy.
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National Parks – bigger and better?
(4 May 2009) Natural England to identify possible extensions to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park boundaries.
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Come Join the croaking chorus on a night time Natterjack Walk
(16 April 2009) Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve is hosting a series of Natterjack Night Walks throughout April and is inviting local people to come along and experience the most wonderful cries of nature and learn more about these rare and impressive amphibians.
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Sustainable Future secured for Esthwaite Water
(8 April 2009) Restoring the home of Jeremy Fisher
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Enjoying the Barrow coast the natural way
(8 April 2009) As the days get longer and warmer, increasing numbers of people will be heading out to enjoy Barrow-in-Furness’s wonderful coast. The population of Barrow has two National Nature Reserves (NNRs) on its doorstep, North Walney NNR, managed by Natural England and Sandscale Haws NNR, managed by the National Trust. Cumbria Wildlife Trust manages two other Nature Reserves at South Walney and Foulney Island.
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Natural England to release one million children to the wild
(2 April 2009) Survey shows ‘outward bound’ currently out of bounds.
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Natural England maps out a future for climate change in the North West
(31 March 2009) New climate change reports point to a changing face for England’s natural environment.
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Natural England North West region proudly unveil a new accessible walking route
(16 March 2009) An exciting new walk and accompanying route leaflet is being launched at Wynbunbury Moss National Nature Reserve thanks to an access improvement initiative by Natural England staff and local volunteers.
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Poster campaign is a step in the right direction
(2 March 2009) Carlisle City Council and Fusehill Medical Centre work in partnership to promote Natural England’s Walking the Way to Health Initiative.
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Helicopter drops lend helping hand at Langden Head
(26 February 2009) Farmers and landowners in the North West, who are helping to bring new life to degraded peat moors in the Forest of Bowland through Natural England’s flagship Environmental Stewardship schemes, have received help from an unusual source.
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Suspected Poachers are Cause for Concern at Cabin Hill
(24 February 2009) Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve is a beautiful tranquil reserve forming part of the Sefton Coast, the finest dune system on the north-west coast of England. Situated behind Range Lane High School, the reserve attracts a diverse range of visitors at all times of day.
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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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Natural England awards £85k to protect and restore rare lowland heath in the North West
(23 January 2009) Heswall Dales, one of the largest lowland heaths in Merseyside and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is to benefit from funding of more than £85k Natural England announced today.
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Have Your Say - Public Consultation now underway
(21 December 2009) Public consultation on Natural England’s Proposed Extensions to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks started on 18 December 2009
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Cattle return to Cumbrian Commons
(18 December 2009) Return of traditional hardy cattle to commons helps secure hill farming future
