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New report by Planning Portal

75% of planning applications claim exemptions from Biodiversity Net Gain

Common terns and chicks at Preston Marina.

Nesting raft launched in estuary ‘terns’ the tide against seabird decline

Fen raft spider.

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

An artist's impression of how Ellel Holiday Village might look.

Eco holiday village could attract Eden Project Morecambe visitors

Crook O'Lune Holiday Park in Quernmore. Photo: Google Street View

Expansion plans for holiday park set for thumbs down

A hovercraft on Intertidal mudflats. Photo: Vicky West, ABPmer via Natural England

Survey of Bay’s wildlife will help protect our natural environment

Refugees, asylum seekers and volunteers during their visit to Gairbarrows.

Refugees and asylum seekers explore Silverdale nature reserve

(Photo: KOCA SULEJMANOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

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

Fledgling success for hen harriers in the Forest of Bowland

Delight as seven rare hen harrier chicks fledge in the Forest of Bowland

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

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

Lancaster City Council is set to implement a new grassland management strategy that will see changes to the way grass is cut in parks and public spaces across the district.

Have your say on how grass is cut and managed by Lancaster City Council

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...

Simon Yates, mountaineer and adventurer.

University of Cumbria's interactive panel tackles big landscape questions

Solo', a hen harrier chick born and raised this year in the Forest of Bowland.

Hen harrier chick is flying Solo in the Forest of Bowland

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

125 mile coastal path plan aims to link Morecambe Bay and Lancaster to national ...

A red grouse on moorland.

Duke of Westminster’s controlled heather fires on Abbeystead Estate slammed as ‘...

Cleveleys will be at the heart of new coastal path around Lancashire

Continuous coastal path around Lancashire is back on track

Plan for a pathway around Lancashire's coastline put on hold

A display of Cushag (Ragwort) on the side of the road.

Deadly weed danger warning in Lancaster and Morecambe

David Cobham author of 'Bowland Beth' . Photo by Martin Hayward-Smith

How the life and death of Bowland Beth the hen harrier inspired filmmaker David ...

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

Red squirrel kitten recovering after traumatic start

One of the fields near Ashton Road in Lancaster where Story Homes would like to build houses. Credit Google.

Homes plan stalls over Lancaster roundabout traffic fears

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