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Britain's booming bird busts previous records
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/290808.htm
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.
Climate Change Affects UK's Birds, says report
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/150808.htm
Climate change is causing a number of widespread British birds to lay their eggs much earlier than 40 years ago, that’s just one of the trends revealed in the latest State of the UK’s Birds report – an annual publication produced by a coalition of conservation organisations looking at the fortunes of the UK’s bird populations.
Natural England calls for water companies to clean up their act as part of pricing review
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/110808.htm
Natural England today called on water companies to make a major shift in the ways they plan to protect the natural environment.
Natural England will work to secure the environmental benefits of set-aside
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/250708.htm
The Government’s acceptance of the Curry Group’s recommendations on how to secure the environmental benefits of set-aside is good news for the natural environment, said Natural England today (25th July 2008) in response to the announcement that mitigating measures are needed as soon as practical. We agree this is necessary to ensure that the wildlife benefits of set-aside are not lost.
Natural England response to Defra's climate change adaptation framework
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/240708.htm
Natural England will work with Defra to ensure that all of those with a stake in the environment recognise the role that they need to play in helping the natural environment adapt to climate change.
Natural England Launches Consultation on its Enforcement Policy
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/230708.htm
Environmental organisations, farmers, landowners and the public are being invited tohave their say on how the laws protecting the natural environment are enforced as Natural England today launched a consultation into its forthcoming enforcement policy.
Natural England sets its 'green test' for new developments
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/160708a.htm
Wildlife rich green spaces must be at the heart of all new development for the benefit of the natural environment and people's health and wellbeing, said Natural England today (16 July 2008) as 20 new Growth Points around the country are announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Photographing the Natural Environment
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/160708.htm
An invitation for Expressions of Interest from professional photographers.
