Marian Spain
@marianspain
Chief Executive of @NaturalEngland. Passionate about the natural environment and all that it offers to people. Committed to making it better, for everyone.
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02-03-2019 12:52:23
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Today Natural England published data from our #PeopleAndNature survey, collected between October and December 2024. You can find more information about the survey and key findings here: gov.uk/government/sta⌠NE Chief Scientist
Graham Horton from Natural England discusses the significance of the Isle of Wight's local nature strategy onthewight.com/lnrs-understan⌠#iwnews #IsleofWight Natural England
Does new housing wreck Nature? It doesnât need to, & great to spend the day with Barratt Redrow, Kentish Stour CP & Natural England to review work to create wetlands & newt ponds to enable homes while improving wildlife. Also a nice place to live (which has to be the whole point).
Today saw the declaration of Englandâs newest National Nature Reserve - the North Kent Woods & Downs NNR. All of us Natural England are very proud to work with so many partners in achieving this brilliant outcome for Nature. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/âŚ
Tune into BBC Countryfile this evening to find out what our team have been up to recently in Bradford đ
Inspiring Bradford's youth at England's newest National Nature Reserve. đŚ Last night's BBC Countryfile episode showed how our bird ringing and work to improve access to nature is benefitting wildlife and young people. Watch: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodâŚ
Big news for walkers! Cornwallâs coast path just got a major upgrade, 228 miles of improved trails, stunning views, and new access to nature. đ Proud to be part of creating the worldâs longest managed coastal walking route! South West Coast Path Association
The Solent is home to some amazing coastal habitats and species. Join Terri the Tern to explore the benefits of these, threats to them and exciting work ongoing to protect them. Watch here: conservancy.co.uk/nature-recover⌠Chichester Harbour Conservancy
Our latest blog- Nature For Health: Greening Healthcare Sites for People & Wildlife "Restoring nature goes beyond protecting wildlife and increasing biodiversity. It is also about rebuilding everyday connections between people and the natural world." đ naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/11/natâŚ
Dartmoor. Evocative landscape, granite, water & wildlife, shaped by farming, culture & history. Today a big step toward a sustainable future with the launch of a Landscape Vision, spanning decades, involving many partners & holistic in scope. Natural England pleased to support
Weâre partnering with the NHS to bring nature into healthcare settings. From adding more greenery into hospitals grounds, to nature-based tools for mental health support, weâre seeing the positive impact nature can have for people. đˇ Centre for Sustainable Healthcare naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/11/natâŚ
National Trust Watch the films on our YouTube channel here: youtu.be/F4Lpu61T0vM Read more about Protected Site Strategies in the Natural England blog published today naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/16/proâŚ
At #NatureConnections2025, Director David Drake shares how Natural England is tackling social & environmental challenges through deeper #NatureConnection. Nature boosts wellbeing & builds stronger communities - together, weâre creating a healthier, resilient society for all.
Our second film of the Wild Westcountry Odyssey with #RENEW from University of Exeter explores the diverse and fragile landscapes of Goonhilly and Mullion Cliffs in Cornwall. Watch the full film here: youtube.com/watch?v=5hZxy4âŚ
Very proud at Natural England today to declare another National Nature Reserve in the Kingâs Series: the Wealden Heaths NNR in Surrey. Nightjars, Sand Lizards, rare insects & an evocative landscape to be managed for Nature & people in perpetuity. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/âŚ
