This is encouraging. Such a personal highlight to witness these majestic birds in our northern uplands last year, though lots more to do to secure their future 👇 RSPB England Natural England

A brilliant example of what’s possible in our towns and cities 👇 #bluegreen #naturepositive

Great few weeks in post as the new Chief Scientist, meeting and learning from the team. I first worked with Natural England 25 years ago at the start of my career. Now I am thrilled to return and continue to ensure #science, #evidence and #analysis are at the heart of what we do.

Proud & inspired speaking at today’s Women’s Leadership in Protected Landscapes. Great to showcase skills, leadership and partnerships work including Groundwork UK #NewToNature, Common Purpose UK Nature Recovery Leadership Prog & #LandscapeConnections. Thanks @anitakntweets

We’re looking for new members to join our Natural England science advisory committee - such important roles👇

To west Cornwall & Penwith Moors SSSI. Stunning landscape, unique wildlife, carbon, history, farming & culture. Out with Natural England colleagues to hear from farmers & other partners about the challenges at hand in sustaining Nature while also sustaining local farm businesses.

A super visit to the Penwith Moors SSSI nr Penzance. A landscape with a rich history - lots of discussion about crucial role of farming, funding & partnership to deliver a long term vision for water, biodiversity, food & community. And a v enjoyable journey on the ‘sleeper’

If last nights launch is anything to go by, we’re in for a treat through Bradford 2025 Brilliant to see nature and inspiring landscapes at the heart of the programme - it’s going to be the place to be.

Very pleased to sit down for a good chat with Patrick Greenfield to discuss among many subjects the shocking decline in our butterflies, National Parks, housing, our collective connections with Nature & the importance of global leadership. Write up here ⬇️ theguardian.com/environment/20…

A major milestone for climate planning, Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission have truly galvanised leadership in a way where the whole can be so much greater than the sum of the parts. Collaborative, inclusive & positive action 👇

In case you missed this big announcement last week. Let’s make nature & greenspace a #naturalhealthservice for everyone 👇

An insightful trip to #Dartmoor last week discussing our changing uplands in a changing climate - including the opportunity for a new partnership to build a long term vision for what is a very special place

Nature underpins our nation’s health wealth & security, & if we wish to grow the economy we must grow Nature too. A new report from Natural England reviews the state of England’s natural capital & signals what we need to do to look after it, & expand it. gov.uk/government/new…

Evidence shows that spending time in #nature can reduce feelings of anxiety and loneliness. 💚 Green Social Prescribing supports people to engage in nature-based activities for their #MentalHealth. Read more from The National Academy for Social Prescribing: socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social… #WorldMentalHealthDay

Great news for #NatureRecovery and #Growth, which must go hand-in-hand. ⬇️ Through the #NutrientMitigation scheme, we're supporting @MHCLG and local planning authorities to enable development without polluting vulnerable rivers, lakes and seas. gov.uk/government/new…

Inaccurate coverage about Natural England’s involvement in the development of HS2's bat tunnel. Read more: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/08/nat… 📷 (c) Daniel Hargreaves/www.bats.org.uk. Bat Conservation Trust

Nature recovery happens in places. Delighted to address leaders from Local Government at the ADEPT conference in Bristol & to share thoughts from Natural England on how growing Nature makes sense in promoting the health, wealth & security of the communities they serve.

How is Greater Manchester enabling development while protecting nature? 🏘️ Tony Juniper and Marian Spain joined Andy Burnham and developers to explore how Greater Manchester Combined Authority is implementing #BiodiversityNetGain into their #LocalNatureRecoveryStrategy. Watch the visit highlights. ⬇️

Up early with BBC York Hannah Sackville-Bryant talking all things #knaresboroughbedrace! 90 bed, 30k spectators, over 600 participants. V proud to be part of the community and running for KnaresboroughCeltic football club. Highlight of the summer, come and watch! bedrace.co.uk🏃‍♂️ ⚽️ 🛏️😎

All raring to go for the Great #knaresboroughbedrace! 🏃‍♂️ 🏃 🏃‍♂️ Gary Lineker Walkers Crisps #knaresboroughcelticfc