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Information on the aims and objectives of the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs along with latest news, current issues and resources.

Natural England has been formed by bringing together English Nature (EN), the landscape, access and recreation elements of the Countryside Agency (CA) and the environmental land management functions of the Rural Development Service (RDS).

Natural England will work for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promoting access, recreation and public well-being, and contributing to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Advice and information on the new access rights under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Places to visit, membership, conservation, archaeology, publications and more.

The leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.

The Forestry Commission is the Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain.

Britain's biggest walking charity which works to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales.

The Moorland Association aims to halt the loss of heather moorland and to secure its future. Members are responsible for 750,000 of the estimated 800,000 acres of heather moor remaining in England and Wales.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Malham Cove, © Príamo Melo.
Hardraw Force waterfall, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Limestone pavement, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Twisleton Scars, © Martin Priestley.
Swaledale sheep, © Britainonview.
Hay meadow in Malham, © Rick at Fortybelowzero.

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