Our #SpeciesRecoveryProgramme is behind many #conservation success stories. 💛

The yellow early marsh #orchid has made a staggering comeback – from 11 plants left in #EastAnglia in 2010 to over 100 now.

Thanks Kew Gardens and Plantlife for their research and collaboration!

It was excellent to see Natural England’s projects being presented at this year’s UK DNA Working Group, where we were sharing our findings:
#DNA #Science #Evidence #UKDNAWG24

Just published: our report on ‘Informing nature recovery in England by analysing ‘bottlenecks’ in broad habitats.’ Case study results from the University of Liverpool Condartis tool are already in use in Nature Recovery Projects.
publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/66…
#NatureRecovery #Science #Evidence

What can environmental DNA tell us about your garden pond?

Delighted to partner with Natural History Museum Community Science at the Natural History Museum JNCC @CefasGovU for a third year of GenePools

Happy #WorldCurlewDay ! As part of our work in species recovery, NE funds projects across England to support Europe's largest wading bird, including the Curlew Recovery Project. curlewrecoveryproject.co.uk/about-the-proj…
For more info see the film: A Curlew Calls
youtu.be/u4aLQ0An71E

Happy #WorldHeritageDay ! England boasts 18 World Heritage Sites, each weaving together tales of cultural, natural & geological connection across our landscapes. National Trust site Stonehenge is just 1 of our cultural sites that famously illustrates our rich heritage connections:

🦇 NE's collaborations with Bat Conservation Trust, UWE Bristol, University of Stirling, aims to enhance our understanding of bat migration and interactions with offshore windfarms. 🌍 #BatAppreciationDay #ConservationEfforts

Photo credit: batCRU

🦇 Happy International Bat Appreciation Day! 🌟 Since the 1990s, NE has partnered with Bat Conservation Trust to monitor 11 bat species, protecting their habitats and populations. 📈 Let's celebrate the efforts to safeguard these amazing creatures! #NBMP

Our new report highlights the success of Unlocking the Severn reconnection work on migratory fish (shad and sea lamprey) habitat in the Severn; #eDNA data collected by Canal & River Trust citizen scientists showed that shad are now able to spawn further upstream.
publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/46…

From satellites to soil samples, the Natural England England team is working with partners on the England Ecosystem Survey. As part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment, it is a huge undertaking, documenting the state of our natural environment in England.…

The England Ecosystem Survey is the UK’s largest ever field survey. 🌱

It will let us:
🚦 track the condition of soils, vegetation and landscapes across England
🤝 make better decisions on how to manage land at a regional and national scale

Learn more:
naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/03/eng…

Happy #InternationalBeaverDay ! In April 2023 our specialists and partners attended Britain's first Beaver Conference held by Beaver Trust. One year on here is a reminder of this fantastic event and keynote delivered by our very own Tony Juniper!

beavertrust.org/wp-content/upl…

Join our Specialists at the cutting edge of science for an online event:
AI4Peat: Deploying AI to monitor Peatland Health. Thursday 28 March, 10:00 – 11:00.

Sign up below at The Alan Turing Institute #AIUK #AI4Peat
ai-uk.turing.ac.uk/fringe-events/

Science, evidence and analysis are at the heart of what Natural England does. I am incredibly proud of the work we have been able to showcase this #BritishScienceWeek , this is a taste of the range of specialisms across NE and the vital work we are delivering for nature recovery

Our evaluation team supports major projects across Natural England and are working hard to improve our overall approach to evaluation: testing new methods and developing guidance to ensure our work delivers the desired impact #BritishScienceWeek #BSW2024

This #BritishScienceWeek my recent blog celebrates our work in exploring our country’s heritage, present and future goals. 'Time' is limited to address the biodiversity and climate crises, so science is key to aid nature’s recovery for people and planet.
naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/14/the…

Our marine unit has been busy with seagrass survey work, as well as publishing a Favourable Conservation Status report for seagrass.
publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/57…
We have also published a report from our ongoing survey in Studland Bay.
publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/47…
#BritishScienceWeek

Our Evidence Digital Systems Team have been hard at work creating our brand-new internal mapping system and modern geospatial platform.  This will be used to host a variety of geospatial applications/processes, helping to transform the way we work. #BritishScienceWeek #BSW2024

Natural England DNA monitoring team continues to work with partners (such as Natural History Museum Science) and citizen scientists and really value their input, helping all of us increase our knowledge through learning and sharing. #BSW24 #BritishScienceWeek

The Natural England Field Unit 🕷🦗🐸🐌🦇🦉🦊🐍🌿🌳🍄 has delivered training to over 2,500 people within Natural England and stakeholder organisations in a variety of ecological subject areas. They are now in their 10th year and on track for their 300th training course. #BritishScienceWeek #BSW24