Natural England - About us
About us
Natural England is an independent public body whose purpose is to protect and improve England’s natural environment and encourage people to enjoy and get involved in their surroundings.
Our broad remit means that our reach extends across the country. We work with people such as farmers, town and country planners, researchers and scientists, and the general public on a range of schemes and initiatives.
Put simply, our aim is to create a better natural environment that covers all of our urban, country and coastal landscapes, along with all of the animals, plants and other organisms that live with us.
Why is looking after the natural environment important?
The condition of our natural environment is vital: every living thing needs water, fresh air and food – which can only come from a healthy natural environment. Research has also shown that people are affected by their surroundings – so the better our natural environment is the better people feel.
Find out more about our work
This section gives you a broad overview on Natural England: who we are, the scope of our work, and about the four key outcomes that we have set in our bid to achieve our goals. Just use the links in the left-hand navigation to find out more. You can find specific information on projects and initiatives in Our work.
