Natural England - Press releases 2008
Press releases 2008
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Targeting money to most important areas for people, places and nature in the North West
(26 November 2008) Natural England announces new approach to green farming schemes
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Reviving North West’s wetlands
(22 November 2008) Natural England announces £2m boost for England’s wetlands
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American giant digs in to help Cheshire wetlands
(14 August 2008) One of the world’s most powerful diggers is heading to Cheshire to boost the county’s disappearing wet meadows and encourage endangered wildlife back on behalf of the Government’s environmental champion Natural England.
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Cheshire farmers represent North West in Future of Farming Awards
(11 August 2008) Two Cheshire farmers have been chosen as the North West’s representatives in the final of Natural England’s ‘Future of Farming’ awards. Blaze Farm Partners, run by the Waller family from Blaze Farm, Wildboarclough, near Macclesfield, is the regional winner, while Keith Siddorn from Meadow Bank farm, Broxton, near Chester, is runner-up.
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Get on your bike and enjoy the Pennine Bridleway
(22 July 2008) Thrill seekers are invited to try out a series of new mountain bike loops designed to showcase some of the North West’s most spectacular scenery on the Pennine Bridleway National Trail.
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North West Growth Points – the benefits of green infrastructure
(18 July 2008) The announcement of plans for six Growth Points across the North West and their intention to build nearly 160,000 new homes by 2016 is both a challenge and an opportunity for the region, says Natural England.
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North West wetlands hold the key to protecting our past and future
(7 July 2008) ‘Wetland Vision’ sets scene for wetland creation and restoration across the region.
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Deadline Approaching for Farming Awards
(30 May 2008) Farmers and farm managers across the North West have only three weeks remaining in which to enter Natural England's 2008 Future of Farming Awards.
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International Biodiversity Day
(22 May 2008) North West wildlife to benefit as Natural England announces an extra £5 million for green projects
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North West needs a new approach to conservation, says Natural England
(19 May 2008) Natural England today (Monday 19 May) called for a new approach to managing our natural environment if it is to stand any chance of adapting to the next 50 years of unavoidable climate change and the modern pressures of development.
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Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park consultation on hold
(15 February 2008) Natural England has deferred the public consultation on the possible extension to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park boundaries.
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Get bogged down in Cumbria for World Wetlands Day
(2 February 2008) The Government’s environmental champion Natural England is calling on ramblers to get “bogged down” in some of the North West’s most beautiful wetlands – including Wedholme Flow near Carlisle – to mark World Wetlands Day (February 2).
