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Nature recovery is beneficial for health, wealth and security. 🏞️
At Lunt
#Wetland
Reserve, a cross-agency partnership to create more diverse habitats provides flood prevention and increased access to
#nature
.
@NaturalEngland
@EnvAgency
@ForestryComm
@ForestryEngland
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The spectacular white-tailed eagle is returning to England!
The birds have been released on the Isle of Wight as part of a reintroduction project from
@ForestryEngland
@RoyDennisWF
.
Read more:
#SeaEagle
#WhiteTailedEagle
@SeaEagleEngland
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We were thrilled to join HRH The Prince of Wales on a visit to Wistman's Wood
#NationalNatureReserve
in
#Dartmoor
yesterday.
We're working with
@duchyofcornwall
, farmers and
@dartmoornpa
to regenerate this rare temperate rainforest and greatly expand the reserve.
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Happy
#WinterSolstice
! The stones at
@EH_Stonehenge
have silently marked the shortest day of the year for more than 5000 years.
In this unusual year of 2020 watch the Winter Solstice sunrise live-streamed across the world on
@EnglishHeritage
at 8:04 GMT.
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We are working hard to restore nature and mitigate the harm done by air and water pollution.
It's disappointing that there has been more misleading media coverage this weekend about our work. Especially on achieving nutrient neutrality and on our role on air quality.
🧵️ 1/4
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Say hello to our new National Nature Reserve! 🐦
The
#Lincolnshire
Coronation Coast
#NationalNatureReserve
covers almost 30km of coastline and features some of England’s most important wild
#bird
habitats.
Learn more:
📷 Natural England
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Working closely with
@EnvAgency
we carried out a thorough investigation into damage to the River Lugg.
We welcome today’s sentence and hope this is a stark warning to others that we will take the strongest action to uphold protections for our wildlife.
Today, landowner John Price was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for the destruction of 1.5km of the protected River Lugg.
Together with
@NaturalEngland
, we welcome this sentence and will continue to work hard to restore the health of our rivers.
📰:
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For 70 years the Countryside Code has been guiding us on how to protect our outdoor spaces, and it's still as important as ever.
Read the updated
#CountrysideCode
:
#RespectProtectEnjoy
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Have you seen your first
#snowdrop
yet?
Their leaves have hardened tips to break through frozen soil, and their sap contains a form of antifreeze to prevent ice crystals forming.
They start to flower between now and April - making them a sign that spring is on its way 🌞
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We’ve designated the Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent as England’s newest SSSI.
This is one of the richest sites in England for invertebrates, with over 1700 species! With biodiversity loss occurring at an alarming rate, it’s important we act now.
Read more:
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Birds are still ‘romancing the hedgerows’ 🌹❤️ & many still have chicks to feed. All wild birds are protected, intentionally harming birds or nests whilst in use/being built is illegal. Pls leave hedges & scrub/bush cuts til after August & check before you cut.
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The
#StateOfNature
report paints a stark picture of the state of some of our most precious and loved species.
We've worked with
@Natures_Voice
to provide evidence on
#biodiversity
decline and the real need to reverse this trend.
Read the report:
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Why you should turn your lawn into a meadow - and you won’t have to ditch your lawnmower. Help 🐝🦋🐛🐌🐞🕷return to your garden. For the love of
#nature
.
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A new marine Special Protection Area for seabirds announced today from
#FalmouthBay
to
#StAustellBay
hugs 24 miles of
#Cornish
coastline, and is as big as 55,000 football pitches! That’s a big
#BlueBelt
#BluePlanet2
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There are simple things we must do to protect wildlife between 1 March and 31 July when birds are nesting.
🐕 Keep your dog on a short lead
🐣 Watch out for nests on the ground
🚶🏿 Stick to pathways, even if they're muddy
🌳 Check for nesting birds before cutting hedges & trees
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We’re proud to launch the biggest nationwide initiative to restore nature in England 🌱
Together, we will deliver a
#NatureRecovery
Network of more and better connected spaces for people and nature.
Join our partnership:
#TogetherForNature
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In July 30 years ago, we reintroduced 13 young red kites to the Chilterns, alongside partners. Once practically extinct due to persecution, the success of the project means there are now there an estimated 1800 breeding pairs in the UK!
📷: Simon Moor
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Are ewe ready to meet our new Countryside Code ambassador? 👀🐑
Say hello to
@ShaunTheSheep
!
Shaun and friends will be exploring how to use the
#CountrysideCode
so we can all
#RespectProtectEnjoy
nature!
Read more about the collaboration:
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Despite children spending less time in nature since the pandemic, our research shows that when children reported spending more time outside, 91% said that being in nature makes them ‘very happy’.
Read the findings of our ‘Children and Nature’ report here:
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The news of two spectacular white-tailed eagles being found dead is deeply concerning. We urge anyone with more information to contact
@dorsetpolice
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It’s Day One in my new role as Chairman for Natural England and I’m hitting the ground running. There’s a lot to do – but with
#25YEP
plans for farming, Nature Recovery Networks, and
#Biodiversity
#NetGain
we have every good reason to be very excited.
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If you're exercising in your local countryside this weekend, act responsibly.
Always remember to follow the
#CountrysideCode
and don't travel unnecessarily.
👉
#coronavirus
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Bird breeding season has begun. It's important we all take care to keep ground nesting birds like skylarks safe when walking in the countryside.
🚶 Stick to the main paths
🐕 Keep dogs on a short lead
🐣 Watch out for nests
💚 Treat nature with respect
#RespectProtectEnjoy
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Encouraging news about hen harriers.
141 hen harrier chicks fledged from 36 nests at multiple sites in northern England in 2023.
We will continue to work with partners to promote their recovery and tackle illegal persecution.
Read more:
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We’re one step closer to completing the
#EnglandCoastPath
!
A 47-mile stretch has just opened between Grain and Woolwich, forming part of the 2700-mile world’s longest coastal path.
Watch out video to find out more.
➡️
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Chalk streams are our rainforest, our icecap, and we need to look after them.
We can only hope to achieve nature’s recovery by working with others.
Delivering the
#ChalkStream
Restoration Strategy can restore these iconic habitats for generations to come.
#WorldRiversDay
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Spending time outdoors in the winter can be chilly, but you're certainly rewarded for it with views like this 😍
If you don't feel like braving the cold today, take some time out to enjoy these stunning winter landscape photos in the comfort of your home.
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Wild Ennerdale in
#Cumbria
is our newest Super
#NationalNatureReserve
🎉
The lakes, forests and mountains have been managed by
@wildennerdale
#NatureRecoveryNetwork
to boost biodiversity.
Now, the environment is thriving.
Read more:
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Did you know that seagrass takes up
#carbon
from the atmosphere up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests?
Our new project will help restore
#seagrass
and other underwater habitats in five sites across England.
#ClimateChange
#NatureBasedSolutions
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“Hopefully over the years ahead, we can really begin to bend the curves back in a positive direction.”
Our Chair
@TonyJuniper
shares his thoughts on
@Natures_Voice
#StateOfNature
report.
Read the report:
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On 5 November
#RememberHedgehogs
to keep them safe.
🍂 Don't build a
#bonfire
on a pile of leaves
🔦 Use a torch to look for animals inside before you light it
🦔 Listen carefully for a hissing hedgehog
Follow
@hedgehogsociety
for more tips.
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Lapwings, skylarks and yellowhammers are just some of England's bird species that next on the ground. Sadly, these nests are at risk of being trampled on.
You can help by sticking to paths and keeping your dog on a lead when out in the countryside.
#RespectProtectEnjoy
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We are currently working with local police to investigate a missing hen harrier in the Yorkshire area. Raptor persecution, including of hen harriers, is a national wildlife crime priority. We would urge anyone witnessing or suspecting persecution to contact the police.
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#HenHarriers
have enjoyed a record year for breeding success in England!
There are now 15 successful breeding pairs and 47 chicks across the country, thanks to the partnership effort of a wide range of organisations.
Read more:
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Encouraging news on hen harriers 🎉
114 hen harrier chicks fledged from 34 successful nests across multiple sites on northern uplands in 2022.
We will continue to work with partners to deliver a recovery plan and tackle illegal persecution.
Read more:
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Natural England has successfully prosecuted a landowner in Hampshire after a nationally important site for
#wildlife
was damaged. He has received an overall financial penalty of more than £33,000
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We set up a trail camera to spot water voles in our Woodwalton Fen
#NNR
#Cambridgeshire
and got a bit of a surprise
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We are thrilled to have played a crucial role in providing the scientific evidence for the new
#MarineConservationZones
🌊 having analysed 1,900 data sets, leading to the designation of 41 new sites:
@TonyJuniper
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The
#IsleOfWight
could soon see majestic white-tailed eagles released as part of a reintroduction plan. Natural England has today issued a licence to release white-tailed eagles.
#birds
#IOW
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In this hot, dry weather, there’s an increased risk of
#wildfires
. 🔥
Leave your
#barbecues
at home, and don’t have fires in the countryside.
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Hello
@ChrisGPackham
- of course we don't condone this type of behaviour, it's never justified no matter how strongly people feel about an issue.
This was my gate this morning (it was vandalised)
@HantsPolice
& lawyers have been informed . So
@BASCnews
@NFUtweets
@CAupdates
@FarmersWeekly
@Gameandwildlife
@NaturalEngland
can I ask you to comment on whether you condone this . Serious request - replies expected . Please RT
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With continued dry and warm weather, the risk of
#fires
is high.
Heading outdoors this weekend?
🔥 Don't light fires or fireworks
🍔Take a picnic instead of having BBQs
📞 If you see a fire unattended, get to a safe place and call 999
📷
@HantsIOW_fire
#CountrysideCode
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Extinction is happening up to 100 times faster than the natural evolutionary rate.
@NatureBftB
works in partnership with organisations across England to help save our most endangered wildlife.
Watch the
@BBCOne
documentary:
#ExtinctionTheFacts
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Beavers are the architects of the animal world, but why do they focus their portfolio on dams?
Watch the video below to find out why these beavers have been getting busy in our nation’s forests!
#WorldWildlifeDay
#ForestPeoplePlanet
@ForestryEngland
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Great news £10m of Government funding to help connect children with nature by spending time outdoors, greener schools' grounds and visits to care farms. Evaluation will measure the benefits to
#mentalhealth
and wellbeing.
#YearOfGreenAction
@CareFarmingUK
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We have approved a licence for
@RoyDennisWF
to re-introduce
#WhiteTailedSeaEagle
to West Norfolk 🦅
After careful assessment, we are satisfied the plan is responsible, well-managed and makes a positive contribution to nature’s conservation.
Read more:
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This week, we’re reintroducing the 1,000th hazel dormouse into the wild!
In collaboration with
@PTES
and
@CumbriaUni
, we’re aiming to save this endangered species from extinction.
Learn more:
#NatureRecovery
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Our research shows that spending time in the natural environment makes us feel that life is worthwhile.
It’s so important that we take care of the natural environment around us. 💚
This
#WorldEnvironmentDay
watch our video for 3 ways to care for
#biodiversity
#BetterWithNature
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We’re excited to announce that later today
@TonyJuniper
’s announcing a new National
#Nature
Reserve in
#Cumbria
!
Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses - home to 45% of England’s lowland raised bogs, one of Western Europe’s rarest and most threatened
#habitats
. Here’s a sneak peek
#25YEP
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The Big
#ButterflyCount
has begun! And with the handy spotter guide from
@savebutterflies
you don't need to be an expert to take part and give butterflies a helping hand. All you need is 15 minutes and a nice spot in a garden, park or woodland:
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This year 34 hen harrier chicks fledged across Lancashire, Cumbria, Durham Northumberland and Derbyshire from nine successful nests. This is the most successful breeding season for this bird of prey for a decade.
#henharrier
More details here
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Have you seen the first
#snowdrops
of spring?
Their leaves have hardened tips to break through frozen soil, and their sap contains a form of antifreeze to prevent ice crystals forming. ❄️
You can help record when snowdrops flower with
@WoodlandTrust
:
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The Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent is now confirmed as England’s newest SSSI.
It is home to:
🐛 over 1700 species of invertebrate
🌾 5 nationally scarce plants
🦅 a large variety of important birds
Find out more:
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We are delighted that
@DefraGovUK
is to pilot a number of Highly Protected Marine Areas.
Our evidence-based advise will be instrumental in making the case for this additional protection for the recovery of marine wildlife.
#WorldOceanDay
Read more:
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It’s International Day
#BiodiversityDay
. Time to remember that we depend on the natural environment for fresh water, food, climate regulation, medicines, recreation, and much more.
#BiodiversityIsFood
#BiodiversityIsHealth
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#LestWeForget
on the centenary of the end of the First World War. A simple field of poppies on Old Winchester Hill Site of Special Scientific Interest.
#Remembrance2018
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#DidYouKnow
The Dilham Oak, an individual Quercus robur growing at Dilham, Norfolk, is noted for its prominently banded acorns.
#NEFieldUnit
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“Natural
#flood
management could bring benefits for people and the
#environment
, helping our landscapes and communities cope better with increasingly extreme weather.” Read the latest blog from our chair
@TonyJuniper
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👑 Time for a royal announcement 👑
We’re marking the
#Coronation
by launching the King’s Series of
#NationalNatureReserves
.
Over the next five years, at least 25 sites will be named including the
#Lincolnshire
Coronation Coast NNR.
Read more:
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Today we are delighted to announce the opening of a new 44 mile stretch of the
#EnglandCoastPath
in north east England, linking South Bents to Amble. The route will take you past miles of beaches with clean bathing water, and closer to nature at the coast.
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Dog poo doesn’t grow on trees
Bag it and bin it. Any public waste bin will do. If you can’t find one, put it in a bin on your way home.
Share to spread the word 🚮
#RespectProtectEnjoy
#CountrysideCode
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The destruction of this
#HenHarrier
brood is one of the most clear-cut and brutal cases of raptor persecution we’ve seen. We urge anyone with information to contact North Yorkshire Police and call on landowners and land managers to help police put an end to illegal persecution.
Cruel destruction of Hen Harrier nest under investigation 🦅
We suspect that a nest of Hen Harrier chicks in the Yorkshire Dales was deliberately destroyed - and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Read more about the investigation:
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We’re increasing protection for the wildlife of the Tees Estuary by naming
#Teesmouth
and Cleveland Coast a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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95% of the food we eat comes from soil. 🌾
Meet Duncan Ellis, a farmer who is growing pest-free food while helping
#soil
and wildlife to thrive.
Watch the full video to learn more about Duncan's role in the Seaford to Eastbourne
#NatureRecovery
Project:
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Beavers play a key role in restoring nature.
@DefraGovUK
are launching a consultation to seek views on a cautious approach to the release and management of beavers into the wild in England, supported by our expertise and evidence.
Have your say:
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The Curlew Recovery Project partnership is entering its 3rd year rescuing eggs laid near
@RoyalAirForce
airfields.
Hatched and reared at
@Pensthorpe
, the curlew have flown as far as Brittany, Guernsey and Ireland!
Track their flights:
#WorldCurlewDay
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Mendip in
#Somerset
is our newest ‘super’
#NationalNatureReserve
🎉
Home to a vibrant landscape and nationally endangered species such as horseshoe
#bats
, this 1,400 hectare
#NNR
will boost
#NatureRecovery
whilst connecting people to nature.
Read more:
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We've set out how the UK can become
#NaturePositive
by 2030.
This means reversing declines in biodiversity, so that species and ecosystems can recover.
Read the Nature Positive 2030 report here:
@JNCC_UK
@NatResWales
@nature_scot
@daera_ni
@MyNILife
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#FF
@CarlBovisNature
for wonderful images like this bearded tit portrait taken at Westhay Moor
#Somerset
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Greenspaces are vital to the prosperity of towns and cities. 🌱
That’s why, working with partners we want to improve
#GreenInfrastructure
in England through our new framework.
Read more:
#GreenInfrastructureFramework
#NatureRecovery
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Do you know what to do if you spot a wildfire in the countryside? 🔥
Follow advice from
@ForestryComm
’s wildfire expert Rob Gazzard to protect yourself and others ⬇️
Share to spread the word!
#HeatwaveUK
#CountrysideCode
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At 68,000 breeding pairs, the UK holds a quarter of the global Eurasian
#curlew
population. Sadly, their population has decreased drastically.
Our Curlew Recovery Partnership will bring key partners together to help secure the future of the curlew.
➡️
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Happy
#NationalWildlifeDay
. 🦅🐛🦔🌳🍄🦆🦋
Celebrate your local wildlife whether it's in your garden, local park, on the way to work or on a National Nature Reserve
#NNR
.
Follow the link to find green space near you to
#GetOutside
using
@OSleisure
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Have you ever tried forest bathing? 🌳
Studies show that spending time in forests can reduce stress and promote more positive moods and feelings.
Why not give it a try this
#InternationalDayofForests
?
Read more:
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Wildflowers grow when you don't mow 🌼
This month
@Love_plants
are encouraging people to put away their lawnmowers to help feed hungry pollinators.
Find out what you can do for
#NoMowMay
#WildflowerHour
#TwitterNature
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Getting ready for
#bonfirenight
? Make sure you check leaf piles and bonfires carefully before lighting them to see if
#hedgehogs
are not sleeping there. 🍁🦔
Check
@hedgehogsociety
for some useful tips.
#rememberhedgehogs
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“At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.”
#LestWeForget
|
#RemembranceSunday
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We're taking reports of environmental damage to the
#SSSI
at the
#RiverLugg
very seriously, and are working with
@EnvAgency
and
@ForestryComm
to take immediate action.
We're mounting a wide-ranging investigation into reports of damage to the
#RiverLugg
, which is protected through SSSI status. We're treating this very seriously, working with
@NaturalEngland
&
@ForestryComm
who have taken immediate action to prevent any further works at the site.
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Holloways are incredible products of human impact, climate and geology. 👣
Carved out by millions of footsteps, these
#SunkenLanes
provide a unique ecosystem for wildlife.
Our new mapping project is helping to uncover this ancient network.
@BBC_Travel
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Second brood of
#swallowtails
already on the wing in what has been a very good year for them
@BroadsAuth
How Hill site
#NEFieldUnit
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🎉Today we released 11 curlew on the Sandringham Estate. With partners we’ve taken
#curlew
eggs from airfields to rear
@Pensthorpe
.
We hope the birds released here and
@WildKenHill
will nest nearby to establish a new breeding population.
Find out more:
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‘At NE, I really want to draw together the conservation agenda and the climate agenda. If we restore our natural environment, it’s going to make us more resilient to climate change impacts and enable our wildlife to thrive.’
@TonyJuniper
said at
@TheBirdfair
this evening
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We've expanded the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve! It's now the third largest National
#NatureReserve
in the UK.
More than a quarter of a million migrating water birds feed in and around the estuary every year 🦆
Read more here:
@Natures_Voice
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You can now spend more time in the countryside 🌳
Remember:
💻 Check online to see if the outdoor space is open
🐏 Follow the
#CountrysideCode
🚶♀️ Keep 2 metres away from anyone you don't live with
#StayAlert
#Coronavirus
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Happy Winter Solstice! 🌅
The ancient stones at Stonehenge have marked the shortest day of the year for more than 5000 years.
Watch the
#WinterSolstice
sunrise live at 8.09 GMT tomorrow on
@EnglishHeritage
⬇️
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Happy
#WorldRiversDay
- from a little beck to the mighty Severn we are working to protect our waterways and wildlife
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We’re launching a new and ambitious landscapes programme to benefit people and nature.
We’re considering creating 2 new Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and making 2 existing AONBs bigger 🏞️
Read more:
#ProtectingLandscapes
#GloverReview
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Beavers and their dams, burrows and lodges are protected in England.
We've set out a 5-step management approach and trained over 160 people to support farmers and others who live alongside beavers.
Read more:
#InternationalBeaverDay
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Sand dunes across England are set for a golden future following £4.3 million worth of funding to help restore and protect these at risk habitats
#DuneLIFE
you can find out more at:
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Purbeck Heaths is a haven for wildlife and must be protected.
This is why we've joined forces with landowners at Purbeck Heaths to create a 'super' National Nature Reserve!
Find out more:
#PurbeckHeathsNature
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Another successful year for
#HenHarrier
breeding in England, with 84 chicks fledged 🐦
Hen harriers remain under threat from persecution, and we work with partners like
@Natures_Voice
to support their recovery.
Read more:
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Have you seen any hummingbird hawk moths this year? Hard to photograph so here’s a video
#NEFieldUnit
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Wildfires can kill animals and destroy habitats.
Don't light fires or barbecues in the countryside 🔥
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We’re taking action to protect marine wildlife. 🌊
Based on our evidence,
@DefraGovUK
announced today:
🐟 English North Sea waters will be closed to sandeel fishing.
🎣 13 new fisheries bylaws restricting the use of damaging bottom-towed fishing gear.
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It’s been 70 years since England established its first few
#NationalNatureReserves
.
They are even more important to people’s wellbeing and nature’s recovery all these years later 💚
Take a journey through time by watching our video below.
#NNRfestival
#BetterWithNature
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Connected habitats across England will help wildlife thrive🌱
Our Chair
@TonyJuniper
explains why the new ‘super’ National Nature Reserve at Purbeck Heaths is vital to paving the way for more and better improved landscape conservation and
#NatureRecovery
.
#PurbeckHeathsNature
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We are launching 5 new peat pilots to help revive and restore England's
#peatland
bogs in Northumberland, Greater Manchester, North York Moors, East Anglia and Dartmoor.
This work could reduce the UK's
#carbon
emissions and help tackle
#ClimateChange
.
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