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Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.
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Natural England general licences
02.01.2008From 1 January 2008, Natural England took over responsibility for issuing ‘general’ licences under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 in England from Defra.Natural England says ‘Join the Outdoor Gym’ in 2008 – a walk is for life, not just for Christmas
27.12.2007We want those heading off on Boxing Day walks and setting New Year resolutions to be more active and make use of England’s great outdoors by joining the ‘Outdoor Gym’ in 2008.Update on South Downs National Park public inquiry
13.12.2007At the South Downs Pre-Inquiry meeting on Tuesday 11 December, the Planning Inspector outlined the scope of the forthcoming re-opening of the South Downs Public Inquiry which will commence on 12th February.