Wild Again: A new chapter for England's species

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The Government has set statutory targets to halt the decline in species abundance by 2030 and to reduce species extinction risk by 2042 against 2022 levels, as set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan. That’s why the Government has made a record investment in nature. In this post, we’ll talk you through the recent news and campaign for species recovery.

Unlocking the National Soil Map: free and unrestricted access to England and Wales’s most comprehensive soil data

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This month marks a significant milestone for soil, and in how we all can factor soils into our policy, research and decision making. The National Soil Map for England and Wales, alongside a range of additional LandIS datasets are now open.

New Nature Investment Standards: A practical guide to assurance 

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Nature markets matter. When they are designed well, with high environmental standards at their centre, they drive real and lasting environmental change underpinned by financial returns that lock in that change for generations to come. This is where the Nature Investment Standards come in.

15 minutes from nature: how we're measuring England's access to green and blue space

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In March 2026, we published the new Access to green and blue space in England Official Statistics in Development. These show that 80% of households in England have access to at least one green or blue space within a 15-minute walk.   Read this post to find out more.

How councils are finding greener ways to manage weeds in our parks and streets 

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When you walk through your local park or along the pavement, you might not think much about how the weeds are kept under control. But behind the scenes, councils across the country are rethinking their approach, moving away from chemical …

Improving England’s lowland peat: applications open for the Water Discovery Grant

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Today we’re launching the Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant. The Discovery Grant will run until 2028, providing up to £4.5 million in funding to support local, collaborative approaches to more sustainable forms of water management within lowland peatland catchments.  Read this post to find out more.

Brought to life through film: the role of Historic Environment Records for National Parks

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Wonder how we care for the ancient sites and historical places within our National Parks? These places are some of the most iconic and precious elements of these special landscapes. These special sites continue to inspire and awe visitors from around the world, but these showstoppers are just a small part of the amazing heritage sites protected within National Parks, all …

Unlocking England’s nature markets: a step forward for investment in the environment 

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Today, the Secretary of State brought together leading investors and major businesses for a roundtable to discuss three key publications that will help set the right conditions for investment to flow.  Read this post to find out more.

Planning for the future: England’s first Land Use Framework 

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Today the Government has published England’s first ever Land Use Framework, which shows how through smarter planning and the right data and tools communities, farmers, landowners and developers can make informed decisions about land use. In this post, we’ll set out everything you need to know about the framework.