Natural England - Press releases 2009
Press releases 2009
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(2 December 2009) Children from Orchard Primary school in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, enjoyed a fun day at the farm at Oadby Lodge Farm, Leicestershire.
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Christmas lunch doesn't have to cost the earth!
(2 December 2009) East Midlands-based farmers are supporting the cause for greener eating as Natural England teams up with celebrity chef, Prue Leith to launch The Nature of Food, an illustrated food journey in the style of a cookery book.
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Consultation begins on European Marine Site for Lincolnshire
(27 November 2009) A consultation to determine whether a proposed marine conservation site off the Lincolnshire coast near to Skegness, should be designated a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is to begin today, Friday 27 November. Designation would see the site become one of the latest additions to the ‘Natura 2000’ network of European protected areas, designed to protect internationally important habitats, species and birds from activities which are having an impact on them.
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New machinery ‘premiere’ in Derbyshire
(24 November 2009) A new type of digging machine is set to be premiered at Daffodil Farm, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Quarnford in Derbyshire.
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(18 November 2009) Natural England’s Regional Director for the East Midlands, Maddy Jago, will visit Colonel Frank Seely School, Calverton in Nottingham this week, in support of a joint initiative between Ordnance Survey and Natural England, to assist teaching map reading in schools.
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Award winning farmer demonstrates successes of green farming
(18 November 2009) To mark the release of Natural England’s new report on the farmed environment, award winning farmer, David Hutchinson, was joined by Natural England staff at Manor Farm near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire last week, to demonstrate how environmentally-friendly farming benefits our natural environment.
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Turning the tide in Lincolnshire
(12 November 2009) Natural England welcomes Marine and Coastal Access Act as once in a lifetime opportunity for marine conservation and access to the countryside
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Scheme to boost Derbyshire's bird population
(12 November 2009) Natural England is working with Hartington farmer Andrew Sebire to boost the county’s bird species, using funding from Natural England’s Organic Entry Level Stewardship and Higher Level Stewardship schemes.
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Nottingham residents to take a Walk on the Wildside!
(6 November 2009) Inner city Nottingham will be taking a walk on the wild side, thanks to funding from Natural England’s Access to Nature programme.
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(6 November 2009) Natural England and the Peak District National Park Authority are transforming an impressive 100 acres of Hay Meadows spanning Ilam, Hathersage, Hartington and Stoney Middleton, through harvesting local provenance seeds, in one of the most ambitious and high-profile projects of its kind.
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Report highlights success of green farming schemes in the East Midlands
(4 November 2009) Agri-environment schemes (AES) are playing a crucial part in caring for the region’s landscape according to a new report published today by Natural England, which celebrates the 6,549 separate agri-environment agreements across the East Midlands.
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Ill Buzzard soars high once again!
(2 November 2009) A buzzard is back to flying high with its feathered friends after a Natural England Reserve Warden, Joe Alsop, rescued it from beneath undergrowth in the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve.
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A virtual visit to the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve
(29 October 2009) Nature lovers can now access the beauty of the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve (NNR) at the click of a button, thanks to Natural England Reserve Warden Jim Horsfall.
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Pedometer pumper crowned competition winner!
(23 October 2009) The winner of Natural England’s Million Step Challenge has been crowned and will be presented with her prize this week at Uncle Henrys’ Farm Shop in Grayingham.
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Get ready to Make A Difference!
(20 October 2009) Members of the public are being called on to help make a difference at Natural England’s Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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Tree Planting to Benefit Future Generations at Hardwick Park
(15 October 2009) This winter will see 155 new trees planted at Grade I registered parkland surrounding Hardwick Hall on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border as part of a wider restoration project funded through Natural England Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
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Natural England gets tough on deception
(14 October 2009) More than £12,000 of Environmental Stewardship funding will be reclaimed by Natural England after investigations confirmed a fraudulent claim of a government grant by a farmer in the Peak District National Park.
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Lincolnshire farmer named award winner !
(9 October 2009) Lincolnshire farmer, Nicholas Watts, was named winner of the coveted Countryside Farmer of the Year Award, sponsored and presented by Natural England. The winners of the Farmers Weekly Awards 2009 were unveiled at a glittering awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House hotel on Thursday 8 October.
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Natural England aids parkland restoration
(8 October 2009) The historic railings of popular Launde Park, near East Norton in Leicestershire, have undergone restoration with help from Natural England’s Environmental Stewardship scheme.
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(7 October 2009) Farmers and land managers in Derbyshire will be given the opportunity to gain advice and support on applying for funding through Natural England’s upcoming Upland Entry Level Stewardship (UELS) scheme. Natural England are set to run a series of two events with advice on hand from experienced advisors and industry experts.
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(6 October 2009) More than four times the expected amount of an extremely rare moth larvae were discovered during monitoring sessions at Natural England’s Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve.
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Lincolnshire farmer makes county proud
(29 September 2009) Lincolnshire farmer, Nicholas Watts, is set to swap his boots for a black tie as he gears up to attend the annual Farmers Weekly Awards at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on 8 October.
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(24 September 2009)
• Natural England launches “virtual nature reserve” linking gardens and open spaces around the East Midlands
• Launch of ‘Big Wildlife Garden, School of the Year’ competition in the East Midlands
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Natural England and Leicester City Council host green forum
(22 September 2009) Planning experts from around the East Midlands will get together today, Tuesday 22 September, to discuss the importance of building green space in to urban areas.
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Renovation for grounds of medieval manor
(18 September 2009) Visitors to Haddon Park in Bakewell, Derbyshire will soon witness scenes similar to those of 19th century Britain, when the Grade 1-listed grounds benefit from funding thanks to Natural England’s Environmental Stewardship schemes.
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Team gears up for charity cycle
(15 September 2009) Natural England staff are gearing up to take part in a charity bike ride to raise funds for STEPS, the national charity supporting people affected by lower limb conditions.
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Natural England welcomes latest offshore wind farms
(14 September 2009) Natural England today welcomes the launch of the Lynn and Inner Dowsing Offshore Wind Farms and the ground-breaking work undertaken to assess the potential collision risks of protected species with offshore developments.
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(10 September 2009) Natural England’s survey highlights public demand for sustainable fisheries
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Migrants birds invade Lincolnshire!
(9 September 2009) Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve in Lincolnshire is getting ready to welcome its autumn influx of migrant birds.
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Lean and green in Lincolnshire!
(8 September 2009)
• Natural England launches a ‘Natural Health Service’ for Lincolnshire, focused on health benefits of green spaces
• Major expansion in health walks announced
• New research reinforces evidence of link between lack of access to open spaces and obesity
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Scallywags day out on nature reserve
(26 August 2009) The Scallywags Holiday Club, based in Bakewell, got back to nature this week with a special trip to Natural England’s Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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82-year-old volunteer makes a million!
(19 August 2009) An 82-year-old nature enthusiast is celebrating after making a million - steps in less than a year, on his beloved volunteering rounds on Natural England’s Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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Batman swoops into Lathkill Dale!
(18 August 2009) Visitors to Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve (NNR) on Saturday evening are set to discover the secrets of the night, in a special Bat and Moth evening hosted by Natural England.
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If you go down to the beach today...
(17 August 2009) Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR) is to become an al fresco art gallery and an explorers paradise this week.
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Nature-loving pirates hit the beach
(7 August 2009) Lincolnshire youngsters are set to become beach pirates and natural scientists at a series of Natural England events on Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR) next week.
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(31 July 2009) Natural England has today, Friday 31 July, published a regional audit of access along the East Midlands coastline.
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(31 July 2009) You can find out by visiting Natural England’s Undersea landscape campaign at the Riverside Festival in Nottingham on 31 July and 1,2 August.
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Grendon’s oldest man treads the boards!
(15 July 2009) Grendon’s oldest man, 99 year old George Crawford is to open a spectacular reed bed boardwalk this Friday, 17 July.
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(10 July 2009) Natural England and Peak District National Park Authority members are to put their best foot forward on a celebratory health walk around Hayfield, next Tuesday, 14 July.
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Schoolchildren to weave a special web of Elm Wood history
(25 June 2009) Derby schoolchildren are to create an environmental art project, at a special ceremony to celebrate the official designation of Elm Wood, off Moor Lane in Allenton, as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR), on Thursday 25 June.
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Supporting the Laxton Open Field system
(22 June 2009) Natural England will be demonstrating how Environmental Stewardship (ES) funding has been used to conserve the only operating medieval agricultural system of its type in Europe at this year’s Open Field Village History Day at Laxton.
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Vote now to crown ‘Green Victoria’
(22 June 2009) Natural England is putting its support behind a local recycling champion who is hoping to scoop the ‘Green Award’ at the national Council Worker of the Year Awards 2009.
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Trust awarded first grant in the East Midlands
(15 June 2009) A conservation charity is the first in the East Midlands to receive funding from Natural England’s Access to Nature programme.
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Secret conservation area opens to the public for one day only
(12 June 2009) A special area of nature conservation, usually only accessible by the Ministry of Defence, is to open to the public on Sunday 28 June.
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Stark warning for East Midlands as new report reveals state of natural environment
(12 June 2009) Natural England is today calling for a new approach to managing our natural environment in the East Midlands, as it publishes the region’s first State of the Natural Environment report.
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Poet performs for hundreds of children in the dunes
(12 June 2009) Acclaimed local poet, Benjamin Zephaniah treated hundreds of schoolchildren to an al fresco performance of his poetry at a Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve this week.
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Musical birthday celebration for nature reserve
(3 June 2009) Natural England’s Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR) is celebrating its 41 birthday this Sunday, 7 June, with a musical extravaganza performed by Keelby Primary School.
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Official investiture ceremony for nature reserve manager
(3 June 2009) A Natural England National Nature Reserve (NNR) manager named in the Queen’s New Years Honours list for services to nature conservation in Lincolnshire is to celebrate his official investiture on Thursday 4 June.
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Genetic boost for threatened natterjack toads
(2 June 2009) A local population of Europe’s noisiest amphibian, the increasingly rare natterjack toad, is to receive a genetic boost – thanks to work by Natural England and The University of Sussex.
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What’s happening down on the farm?
(1 June 2009) A local farmer is to open his farm to the public for a behind-the-scenes look on Sunday, 7 June.
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Endangered crayfish claw their way back to the Derbyshire Dales
(22 May 2009) The white-clawed native crayfish, a protected species severely threatened across England and previously decimated within the Derbyshire Dales is to make a triumphant return.
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Peak district truck runs on recycled chip fat
(18 May 2009) Natural England’s Bakewell office can now run its vehicles on nothing but recycled cooking oil, thanks to its new, on-site bio-diesel tank.
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Top science pupils research green energy
(12 May 2009) Ten high-flying science pupils from Sir William Robertson School at Welbourn are to visit Doddington Hall to study renewable energy schemes.
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New environmental champion for the region
(11 May 2009) The region is set to welcome a new environmental champion, in the shape of Maddy Jago, who takes up post as Natural England’s new Regional Director in the East Midlands today, Monday 11 May.
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Major success as new wetland haven opens
(11 May 2009) A new haven for threatened birds, part of the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes project is to open to the public with a celebratory event next Sunday, 17 May
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New arrival 'lights up' Derbyshire Dales
(6 May 2009) The Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve has a welcome new addition, in the shape of new-born Exmoor pony foal, Starlight.
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New farm environmental stewardship scheme explained
(5 May 2009) Local farmers will next week, Tuesday 12 May, hear details of a new environmental stewardship scheme for the uplands.
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(5 May 2009) Families and nature lovers alike are expected at a nocturnal walk to seek out bats and natterjack toads Friday evening, 8 May, at the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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From erosion problem to nature haven
(30 April 2009) A local farmer has restored land damaged by a broken drain to create a haven for nature – in just two years.
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Dawn chorus in the Derbyshire Dales
(29 April 2009) A spring bird walk to hear the dawn chorus and identify dippers, wagtails and redstarts will take place next weekend in Lathkill Dale, part of the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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(29 April 2009) A spring bird walk to identify white throats, warblers and red shanks by sight and song is available this weekend at the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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Teacher says ‘come and learn on my farm’
(28 April 2009) A local teacher turned farmer has signed up to a scheme opening up her farm to local schools for nature conservation lessons.
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A bird’s eye view of the peaks
(24 April 2009) Specialist bird surveyors will be on the look-out across the South West Peak District* over the next three months, in the first large-scale bird survey of its kind to be carried out in the area.
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Greener fuel for Reserve’s machines
(23 April 2009) Machines used for conservation work on Natural England’s Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve (NNR) will now run off a new greener fuel.
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Nature reserve volunteers rack up skills
(15 April 2009) Four Natural England volunteers are celebrating after passing courses equipping them with further skills for their work in the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve.
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Easter ‘hen party’ for rare breeds in new heritage home
(14 April 2009) A brood of rare hens are sitting on a new nest egg, as they became the proud residents of a newly restored 19th century hen-house this Easter.
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Make an octopus at the Green Quay
(8 April 2009) Natural England is inviting children to make their very own octopus, at an activity day at The Wash Discovery Centre this Easter holidays.
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Spend a penny in Lathkill Dale
(8 April 2009) Next Thursday, 16 April, will see Natural England’s Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve wardens and volunteers out in force, collecting a penny from each visitor to Lathkill Dale, in line with historic tradition.
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Get snap happy in the East Midlands as part of the British Wildlife Photography Awards
(7 April 2009) Natural England is one of the sponsors in this inaugural competition with over £13,500 worth of prizes and a year-long nationwide exhibition tour.
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Let the kids go wild this Easter
(6 April 2009) The search will be on for water scorpions, diving beetles and more, at a free pond-dipping event at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR) this Easter holiday.
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The Dales are alive – with the sound of music!
(3 April 2009) Cressbrook Dale will echo to the sounds of the Cressbrook Band on Good Friday, as the band plays from high up on Bull Tor.
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Derbyshire Dales contribution to national attempt to release one million children into the wild
(2 April 2009) Pupils from schools across the Hope Valley, Chesterfield and Sheffield have been taking day trips to the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve (NNR), as part of Natural England’s latest ambition to encourage more children to visit the outdoors.
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Nature bytes: first bluetooth wildlife guide goes live in the UK
(2 April 2009) The Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve is to give nature lovers a technological treat, as the first bluetooth wildlife guide in the UK goes live.
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Lincolnshire County Council walks away with award
(20 March 2009) BBC Coast presenter Nicholas Crane yesterday, Thursday 19 March, presented an award to Lincolnshire County Council for their role in improving walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities around Lincolnshire.
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Nottingham City Council walks away with award
(20 March 2009) BBC Coast presenter Nicholas Crane yesterday, Thursday 19 March, presented an award to Nottingham City Council for their role in improving walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities around Nottingham.
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Leicester City Council walks away with award
(20 March 2009) BBC Coast presenter Nicholas Crane yesterday, Thursday 19 March, presented an award to Leicester City Council for their role in improving walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities around Leicester.
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Dippers under pressure in the Dales: An appeal to photographers in the Derbyshire Dales
(19 March 2009) Disturbance from photographers at dipper nesting sites in the Derbyshire Dales has increased over recent years, which in some cases has created real problems for the nesting birds.
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Farmland bird scheme takes off in the Fens
(19 March 2009) Two fenland farmers, Tom Charlton and Catherine Bettison, have become the first to sign up to a pilot project which aims to reverse the decline in farmland birds.
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Horsing around in The Outwoods
(12 March 2009) Natural England is sponsoring a team of heavy horses from the British Horse Loggers Charitable Trust, to remove felled non-native trees from The Outwoods, a popular beauty site managed by Charnwood Borough Council, and part of the Beacon Hill, Hanging Stone and Outwoods Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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Special site protected by green farming scheme
(19 March 2009) A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Matlock has benefitted from a winter programme of scrub clearing, thanks to Natural England’s Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme.
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Makeover for heritage hen-house
(4 March 2009) Derelict outbuildings on a Grade 2 listed farm have been restored to give a home to rare hens.
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Cressbrook Dale gets double clearing
(19 February 2009) Cressbrook Dale benefitted from a double dose of volunteering this week as an inner-city community group and local college students went scrub clearing.
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Farmland birds targeted in latest approach to green farming
(17 February 2009) North Nottinghamshire and Sherwood is to be the setting for the second stage of a pilot project which aims to help reverse the decline of threatened farmland birds.
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(17 February 2009) Local farmers will next week, Wednesday 25 February, hear how the market for growing energy crops is increasing.
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Walking schemes get the green light
(11 February 2009) Northamptonshire walkers have today been recognised for their important contribution to improving the region’s health.
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Environmental Stewardship adds up for farmers
(3 February 2009) Local farmers will next week, Thursday 12 February, hear how they can use Natural England’s Environmental Stewardship schemes to ‘farm the environment’, while maximising their profits.
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New nest boxes help tree sparrows branch out
(2 February 2009) 50 new homes have been provided for tree sparrows on a Rutland farm.
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Marine partnership celebrates with the Full Monty
(25 January 2009) Celebrated marine biologist and documentary maker Monty Halls will today, 25 January 2009, address an event celebrating seven years of successful work.
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Farmland birds targeted in latest approach to green farming
(23 January 2009) The Lincolnshire Fens is to be the setting for a pilot project which aims to help reverse the decline of threatened farmland birds.
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New Year’s Honour for nature reserve manager
(7 January 2009) A Natural England nature reserve manager has been awarded an MBE for services to nature conservation in Lincolnshire.
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Consultation begins on European Marine Site for Lincolnshire
(27 November 2009) A consultation to determine whether a proposed marine conservation site off the Lincolnshire coast near to Skegness, should be designated a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is to begin today, Friday 27 November. Designation would see the site become one of the latest additions to the ‘Natura 2000’ network of European protected areas, designed to protect internationally important habitats, species and birds from activities which are having an impact on them.
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Turning the tide in Lincolnshire
(12 November 2009) Natural England welcomes Marine and Coastal Access Act as once in a lifetime opportunity for marine conservation and access to the countryside
