To help you determine if nesting is finished, watch and listen for signs of activity at frequent intervals and for around ...

The Scottish Government have granted consent for SSE Renewables proposed Berwick Bank offshore windfarm. RSPB Scotland, ...

Budby is a snapshot of a medieval landscape – the largest area of historic heathland in the Midlands. Wander over the heath or head for a woodland walk in our ancient forest. Nightjars, Woodlarks and ...

A pair of Montagu’s Harriers have successfully raised four youngsters in England. Montagu’s Harriers are Britain’s rarest breeding bird, and this is the first time the species has nested successfully ...

Our most common falcon, the Kestrel is a one of the easiest birds of prey to spot, so you’ve got a great chance of seeing one ...

A quick summary of the planning system in Northern Ireland What is the planning system, what’s it for and why is it needed? Discover how different types of assessments can help protect nature in the ...

About Head to the Arun Valley in West Sussex and you'll find our Pulborough Brooks. With beautiful views across to the South Downs, this reserve is set in one of the richest areas for nature in the ...

Earlier this year, four breeding male Hen Harriers suspiciously disappeared from nests in northern England. Against all the odds, five healthy Hen Harrier chicks have now successfully fledged from two ...

Other decision-making processes Learn about national infrastructure and marine planning, plus the protection of trees and hedgerows.

Planning applications Everything you need to know about applications – the different types, the process, appeals, and more.

Ecological assessments Discover how different types of assessments can help protect nature in the planning process.