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Rainforest discovery day. Evening bat walk. Wildlife Photography. 🦋 These are just three of over 70 events taking place across the country this #NationalNatureReserves Week. See what's happening near you from 20-31 May: #NNRWeek

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Natural England

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5 years

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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10 months

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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3 years

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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1 year

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.

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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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6 years

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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5 years

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 .

Why you should turn your lawn into a meadow

Most lawns are biodiversity deserts, but there is a simple way to encourage nature – and you don’t even have to ditch the mower

www.theguardian.com

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6 years

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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4 years

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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4 years

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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3 years

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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1 year

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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2 years

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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5 years

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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#Cornwall has a new Site of Special Scientific Interest ( #SSSI ) - West Penwith Moors and Downs. The confirmation means that 3,044 hectares of some of the country’s wildest and most dramatic landscape is now protected. Find out more: 📷 Peter Wakely

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4 years

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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8 months

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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3 years

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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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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2 years

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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3 years

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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1 year

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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4 years

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

Seagrass meadows get £2.5m for restoration work

Five areas across the country are set to benefit, Natural England says.

www.bbc.co.uk

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5 years

“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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2 years

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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2 years

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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3 years

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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5 years

#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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4 years

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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8 years

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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4 years

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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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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5 years

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.

Chris Packham

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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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4 years

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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3 years

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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3 years

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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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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3 years

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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5 years

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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4 years

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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3 years

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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6 years

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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1 year

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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6 years

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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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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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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#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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1 year

👑 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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2 years

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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4 years

“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

Restore nature to reduce the risk of flooding – Tony Juniper

Natural England Chair Tony Juniper discusses the use of natural flood management techniques to reduce the risk of flooding in the future

naturalengland.blog.gov.uk

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5 years

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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6 years

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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1 year

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.

North Yorkshire Police

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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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3 years

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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8 years

Great photo via @Britanniacomms : Target Acquired

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1 year

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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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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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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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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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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8 years

#FF @CarlBovisNature for wonderful images like this bearded tit portrait taken at Westhay Moor #Somerset

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5 years

As part of the 25 Year Environment Plan we're establishing a Nature Recovery Network aiming to create 500,000 ha of new green space in cities and countryside which will connect our very best sites that are important for wildlife and people. #25YEP #YoGA

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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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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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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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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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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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‘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'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.

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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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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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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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🎉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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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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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 #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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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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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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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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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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It’s International #BogDay - the perfect time to celebrate Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses, which has recently become a National #Nature reserve in #Cumbria ! It’s home to 45% of England’s lowland raised bogs and one of Western Europe’s rarest and most threatened #habitats .

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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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4 years

Wildfires can kill animals and destroy habitats. Don't light fires or barbecues in the countryside 🔥

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7 years

Have you seen any hummingbird hawk moths this year? Hard to photograph so here’s a video #NEFieldUnit

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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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4 years

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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A sleeping swallowtail butterfly spotted today at Wheatfen on the Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI in #Norfolk . One of our rarest butterflies - named for its distinctive tail - is restricted to the #NorfolkBroads . It loves open fen vegetation like this #SSSI #NEFieldUnit

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