Natural England facts for kids
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Formed | 1 October 2006 |
Jurisdiction | England |
Headquarters | Sheffield, England |
Employees | 2,291 (2012) |
Annual budget | £199 million (2012) |
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Parent agency | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
Website | www.naturalengland.org.uk |
Natural England is a quango, a public body funded by government. It is responsible for protecting and preserving England's natural environment. This includes the land, flora and fauna, freshwater and marine environments, geology and soils. It also has a responsibility to help people enjoy, understand and access the natural environment.
Natural England work aims for:
- a healthy natural environment
- enjoyment of the natural environment
- sustainable use of the natural environment
- a secure environmental future
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