Natural England East Midlands

Read Karyn's blog post on the Major Oak's remarkable past, Natural England's work to protect it, and the important ecological chapter that lies ahead. 👇 naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/14/she…

Here in @NaturalEngland's East Midlands area team, we were all deeply moved by the news. But perhaps none more so than Karyn Haw, who has spent her entire career working in Sherwood.

Last month, the RSPB announced that Sherwood Forest’s iconic Major Oak had died. But its legend will live on. Not only in the stories of Robin Hood, but by creating vital habitat for a range of specialised and rare species as the trunk decays.

EXCEPTIONAL WILDFIRE RISK ACROSS ENGLAND.⚠️ The red warning has been extended until 15 July. Help keep people, wildlife and nature safe: 🔥 Swap the BBQ for a picnic 🎒 Take rubbish home 📞 Report unattended fires by calling 999 #Wildfire

N Cambs / N Northants / S Lincs? Join us for a nature & archaelogy walk - Barnack Hills & Holes Nature Reserve, 20 July. This unique landscape was quarried to build some of our greatest medieval churches. Booking essential @archaeologyuk @NEEastMidlands archaeologyuk.org/festival/festi…

Wildfire risk is high this weekend. ⚠️ If you're visiting the countryside, please follow this advice: 🔥 Pack a picnic, instead of a BBQ 🎒 Take your rubbish home - glass starts fires, rubbish fuels a fire 📞 If you see a fire unattended, get to a safe place and call 999.

364 threatened species. 130 projects. 🦅 Now benefitting from £60 million funding through our #SpeciesRecoveryProgramme - the largest ever government investment in recovering England's wildlife. Read more about the species and projectst: gov.uk/government/new… #WildAgain

(2/2) Please avoid the affected area and follow all guidance from emergency services. Keep yourself, places, and wildlife safe by: - Not lighting fires or using any form of open flame - Taking all litter home - Calling 999 if you see an unattended fire

(1/2) We're aware of the ongoing wildfire on Arnfield Moor in the Dark Peak. We'd like to thank @DerbyshireFRS, @manchesterfire, the Peak District Fire Operations Group and all partners working hard to tackle the blaze.

Green Social Prescribing supports people to access nature to improve mental health. Join @NASPTweets & @thrivecharity to explore new practitioner guidance, covering safe referrals, risk, and matching activities to need. Register now: tinyurl.com/5xz4bv65. #SocialPrescribing

We had a great visit to West Burton Power Station last week to meet Dr James Cowan and the @STEPtoFusion team, alongside @EnvAgencyMids colleagues. We discussed plans for the UK's flagship fusion energy programme and what nature recovery could look like at the site and beyond.

Britain's largest bird of prey is returning.🦅 We've approved a new licence to release white-tailed eagles in Exmoor National Park. This builds on the existing Isle of Wight programme led by @forestryengland and @RoyDennisWF. naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/13/sup…

Want to find out more about Carlos' research and what it means for mountain hare conservation? Read our blog: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/28/mou… #MountainHares #PeakDistrict

Carlos' research has revealed a nearly 60% decline in Peak District mountain hares over eight years, down from around 3,500 to just 1,000 individuals. Watch the full feature on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Did you catch Countryfile on Sunday? Our @NaturalEngland species ecologist Dr Carlos Bedson took presenter Charlotte Smith out onto Bleaklow moorland in the Peak District to survey England's only mountain hare population.🐇

🌱 Happy #SocialPrescribingDay! 🌱 What if nature was part of healthcare? Green social prescribing connects people to nature, improving mental & physical health. Watch Dr William Bird explain more 👇 #GreenSocialPrescribing youtube.com/watch?v=l8k6vW…

☀️Happy #InternationalDayOfHappiness! Spring is here, the sun is out, and the data say it all: 🌿93% of children (8–15) 🌿85% of adults agree that “being in nature makes me very happy". Explore the survey data: 🔗gov.uk/government/col… #NatureForWellbeing #PeopleAndNatureSurvey

Today we celebrate the declaration of the Seven Sisters #NationalNatureReserve (NNR). 🎉 1,500 hectares of globally rare habitats and wildlife better protected for nature and people. This marks the halfway point in the King's Series of NNRs. 25 by 2028. gov.uk/government/new…

Register for the Business Readiness Forum on 24 March 2026 (2-3:30pm) - an excellent opportunity for developers, Local Planning Authorities, land agents, credit providers and environmental groups to get updated on Nature Restoration Fund developments. @770a2450-0227-4c62-90c7-4e38537f1102" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8599c168…

We need a farming system that produces food without the expense to nature. 🌾 Recently, our Chair @TonyJuniper visited Leckford Estate to explore how this @Waitrose farm is balancing productive agriculture with nature recovery – working with the land, not against it. ⬇️