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New report by Planning Portal

75% of planning applications claim exemptions from Biodiversity Net Gain

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

(Photo: KOCA SULEJMANOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

This is how beavers could be reintroduced to the UK near you - are they good for...

Wildcat numbers have fallen dramatically in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wildcats are being trained in preparation for release across the UK in 2023

Rights of way must be registered or they could be lost

Fears hundreds of miles of Lancashire footpaths could be lost

New research conducted by Natural England showed that on average, 60 per cent of children in England had reported spending less time outdoors since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Children in England spent less time outdoors since coronavirus pandemic began, n...

Extinction Rebellion protesters at Boundary Mill in Colne

Extinction Rebellion stage protest at Boundary Mill store and chip shop

The UK’s population of endangered red squirrels has suffered a loss of more than 60 per cent in the past 13 years. (Shuttertsock)

A quarter of native UK animals are at serious risk of extinction - here’s the fu...

Some 66 per cent of site inspections in the north west were rated unfavourable

Concern over "shocking" state of county's protected beauty spots

The red squirrel kitten is being care for by Wildlife Trust officers.

Red squirrel kitten recovering after traumatic start

Boundary Mill boss in ‘Wuthering Heights’ moor burning battle

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