English Nature

English Nature is the United Kingdom Government Agency that promotes the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places throughout England.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom - Conservation - Wildlife - Geology - England

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It was set up by an Act of Parliament, the Environmental Protection Act of 1990. It is a Non Departmental Public Body funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and gives statutory advice, grants and licences.

Related Topics:
Act of Parliament - Environmental Protection Act - 1990 - Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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English Nature is governed by a council and employs about 900 people.

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It works closely with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the equivalent bodies for Scotland (Scottish Natural Heritage), Wales (Countryside Council for Wales) and Northern Ireland (Environment and Heritage Service) to bring a consistent approach to nature conservation throughout Britain and towards fulfilling its international obligations.

Related Topics:
Joint Nature Conservation Committee - Scotland - Scottish Natural Heritage - Wales - Countryside Council for Wales - Northern Ireland - Environment and Heritage Service - Nature conservation - Britain

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Following a review by Lord Haskins, English Nature will be integrated with parts of both the Rural Development Service and the Countryside Agency to form Natural England.

Related Topics:
Rural Development Service - Countryside Agency - Natural England

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