Nature
Pine marten caught on camera in Suffolk nature reserve 'first'
Possible live sighting of the elusive pine marten at Benacre National Nature Reserve marks a historic moment for wildlife recording in the county.
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Wednesday 7 October 2026
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Nature
Construction begins at Earnse Bay's coastal community hub
Construction has started on a new Beach School and Work Base at Earnse Bay, creating opportunities for people to connect with their natural heritage.
Thursday 1 October 2026
Nature
New streamlined planning role for Natural England takes effect
Reforms will help speed up planning decisions by focusing specialist advice on complex cases with significant environmental impacts
Monday 28 September 2026
Nature
England's only natural world heritage site has a birthday
The Jurassic Coast marks 25 years old as England's only natural world heritage site. Work continues to protect the coast's geology and wildlife
Thursday 17 September 2026
Nature
Government unveils plans to unlock over 15,000 new homes
First plan under new Nature Restoration Fund to help deliver up to 15,780 new homes in Norfolk
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Nature
Rare species help Dorset nature reserve gain national recognition
Lyscombe, part of a nationally important landscape in Dorset which inspired Thomas Hardy, has become a National Nature Reserve.
Thursday 10 September 2026
Nature
Extension proposal for Surrey Hills National Landscape submitted
Natural England submits proposal to the secretary of state for the environment to extend the boundary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Nature
Proposal submitted for new Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape
A proposal to designate a new Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape, marking the first new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England for over 30 years, has been submitted.
Saturday 1 August 2026
Nature
Seaweed surveys discover species never seen before and new to science
Underwater surveys discover remarkable collection of rare and previously unknown seaweeds
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Nature
Appointments made to the Board of Natural England
Kunle Barker and Tom Sleigh confirmed as new members
Nature
King Charles III England Coast Path reaches the Stour estuary
A 13-mile walking route along the Suffolk side of the Stour estuary has opened, connecting Cattawade to Shotley Gate.
Thursday 23 July 2026
Nature
New coastal trail unlocks stunning views across Furness peninsula
A 34-mile section of the King Charles III England Coast Path has opened across the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria.
Thursday 16 July 2026
Nature
New Natural England Chief Executive Appointed
Neil Hornby, Chief Executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) will take up the role of Natural England Chief Executive in Autumn 2026.