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NEW NORTHAMPTON WASHLANDS LEAFLET A new information leaflet is now available to provide information and access details for the Northampton washlands, 'One of the most important refuges for wetland birds in Europe'. Select here to view a digital version of the leaflet (pdf 2.6Mb) >>> |
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NEW NORTHAMPTON WASHLANDS INTERPRETATION PANEL A new information board has been designed to be installed at the Northampton Washlands. The board outlines the sites international importance for birds both locally and internationally and features illustrations provided by RSPB. It will be installed shortly at entrances to the area and will also be used as part of a new leaflet. Select here to view the new interpretation panel (pdf 1.4Mb) >>> |
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ROCKINGHAM FOREST FOR LIFE New tree planting project completed March 2013. Over 6ha of new woodland planted in the Rockingham Forest near Boughton. |
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News Release : Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area celebrates first anniversary Representatives from a major conservation project in Northamptonshire, Peterborough and Huntingdonshire are attending a special event in London today (26th March) to mark the first anniversary of England's Nature Improvement Area (NIA) programme. Select here to view the press release page (RNRP website) >>> |
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NENE VALLEY NIA - WHAT DOES THE NENE VALLEY MEAN TO YOU? Take part in a new on-line survey to find out how local people use the Nene Valley and what they think of it! Select here to find out more about this important survey >>> |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP The Nene Catchment Partnership Winter 2012 Newsletter is now available on the main Project page or select the link below Select here to download the Nene Catchment Partnership Newsletter No 12 Winter 2012 (pdf 214Kb) >>> |
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NORTHAMPTON ALLOTMENT NETWORK - CHILDREN'S PLOT COMPETITION 2012 Sponsored by the RNRP, Judging has now taken place and the winners announced at the annual Awards Ceremony. |
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IMPROVING THE NENE VALLEY Dr Robin Field, Nene Valley NIA Land Advisor and Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer has compiled leaflet to provide more information about this exciting project for Northamptonshire. Select here to download the information leaflet "Improving The Nene Valley" (pdf 1.4Mb) >>> |
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RNRP NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 2012 An update on the latest River Nene Regional Park activity can be found in the RNRP Autumn 2012 Newsletter. |
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ROCKINGHAM FOREST FOR LIFE CARBON SINK FORESTRY REPORT, July 2012 The final Report is now available to download and can be found in the Documents area of the RFfL Project page |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP Presentations from the recent fully booked FREE Nene Catchment Partnership Event are now available to download. Select here for the Nene Catchment Partnership 11th July 2012 Event page >>> |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP The Nene Catchment Partnership Summer Newsletter is now available on the main Project page or select the link below Select here to download the Nene Catchment Partnership Newsletter No 10 Summer 2012 (pdf 764Kb) >>> |
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WATER RELEASED ONTO WATER MEADOW AT WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE May 1st 2012 : Water has been released on to the Water meadow at the Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve for the first time in at least 100 years. Revital-ISE Project. |
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NORTHAMPTON MARINA OFFICIAL LAUNCH Northampton's flagship marina is to be officially launched on Friday by Environment Agency Chairman Lord Chris Smith. |
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ROCKINGHAM FOREST FOR LIFE The Rockingham Forest for Life project has been able to establish it's first planting site at the Boughton Estate near Kettering. |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP Download presentations from recent Steering group meeting and Sediment workshop, including a project update |
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NENE VALLEY NATURE IMPROVEMENT AREA The Nene Valley has been chosen as one of 12 flagship nature areas for England that will receive Government funding to make the Nene Valley better for wildlife, people and the economy.. |
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FLOCK TO THE VALLEY : NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WASHLANDS Staff and volunteers from River Nene Regional Park and the RSPB invite regular and new visitors to the Washlands, to come and view glittering golden plovers and whistling wigeon through high-powered telescopes. |
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RNRP ARTICLE, SPECIES-RICH GRASSLANDS IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE An article on Meadow restoration projects within the River Nene Regional Park featured in the December issue of 'In Practice' from the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. Select here for more information and to view the articles >>> |
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NORTHAMPTON WASHLANDS The Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area; Northampton Washlands Public awareness raising sessions. |
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RESTORATION OF CASTLE FIELD AT WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE Work has now started to restore the Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) at Castle Field in Barton Seagrave. |
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KINGSTHORPE MEADOWS UPDATE An update from the "Kingsthorpe North Meadows Charitable Trust" on the latest activities at the meadow. |
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WALKS AROUND DESBOROUGH A series of new leaflets have been prepared with Revital-ISE to help you discover this part of the Ise Valley. |
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NORTHAMPTON ALLOTMENT NETWORK - CHILDREN'S PLOT COMPETITION 2011 This annual event, sponsored by RNRP, was the third anniversary of the competition for youngsters. |
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WATER CHANNELS RESTORED AT WICKSTEED WATER MEADOWS The water channels have now been fully restored at the Water Meadow in Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve. |
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NATURAL-ISE COMMUNITY GROUP RECEIVES GIFT OF TOOLS The Natural-ISE Community group has received £600 worth of tools to help when they are working on environmental projects within the ISE Valley Park and surrounding areas. |
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CHURCH GROUP VOLUNTEER AT WICKSTEED WATER MEADOWS Over 40 volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped with clearing work at the water meadows. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEAVE DAY AT WICKSTEED WATER MEADOWS Over 25 staff from the Environment Agency and Anglian Water spent their environmental leave day at the Water Meadow in Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve helping with the restoration. |
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NEW NATIVE ENGLISH WILDFLOWER MEADOW TO BE CREATED The Natural-Ise group, who look after the newly created Ise Valley Parklands in Kettering, are to start work on planting large amounts of native wildflower plants along the River Ise. |
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WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE - FINAL WORK DAY IN 2011 The last in the series of Community Restoration events for 2011 took place on Tuesday 13th September. |
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NEW DIPPING PLATFORMS COMPLETE AT NEWTON FIELD CENTRE The Revital-ISE project has funded two dipping platforms at Newton Field Centre. The aims of these new platforms are to improve the experience and safety for the numerous schools visiting the centre and help protect the river. Select here for the dipping platforms Press Release page >>> |
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WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE - FINAL WORK DAY IN 2011 The last in the series of Community Restoration events will take place on Tuesday 13th September 2011. Select here to download the flyer (pdf 102Kb) >>> |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP Funding has been agreed for Catchment Sensitive Farming to run for another two years with the added bonus that from March/April 2012 farmers within the priority areas will be able to apply for funding from the capital grant scheme (national pot). Select here for more information and to view the Priority Areas Map >>> |
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NORTHAMPTON RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL 2011 |
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ROTARY CLUBS OF NORTHAMPTON ANNUAL 2011 DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL AT MIDSUMMER MEADOW |
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MEADOW RE-CREATION PROJECT AT DOVECOTE FARM, UPPER HEYFORD The meadow re-creation project at Upper Heyford is now in its fourth year and several new species such as Cowslip and Cuckoo flower have appeared. Select here for more information and images (RNRP website) >>> |
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WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE SURVEY OF SPECIES An important part of setting up the new Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve is to understand what wildlife is already here. A number of surveys of species on the water meadow are taking place this summer. Select here for more information and images from the survey 15th June 2011 (RNRP website) >>> |
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WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE OFFICIAL OPENING The Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve was officially opened on Saturday 14th May with a mammouth restoration community day and guided walks. Select here for more information and images from the day (RNRP website) >>> |
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WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE The Wildlife Trust's mid-week volunteer team completed their first of two days at the water meadow this week. Select here for more information and images from the day (RNRP website) >>> |
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RIVER RESTORATION CENTRE 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Dr Robin Field, RNRP Revital-ISE Project Officer gave a presentation at the River Restoration Centre Annual Network Conference 2011. Select here for the conference programme (RRC website, New window) >>> Select here to download Dr Robin Field's presentation (pdf 1.5Mb) >>> Select here to download Dr Robin Field's paper (pdf 137Kb) >>> |
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KINGSTHORPE NORTH MEADOWS The Wildlife Trust for Northamptonshire and the River Nene Regional Park have been working with the Kingsthorpe North Meadows Charitable Trust to help restore wildlife habitat on a plot of land recently bought by the local residents. Select here for the News item on the Wildlife Trust website (WT website, New Window) >>> |
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WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE The second in the series of work days has taken place at Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve: The Water meadow. Select here for more information and images from the day (RNRP website) >>> |
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LAUNCH OF THE WICKSTEED PARK NATURE RESERVE PRESS RELEASE : The 1st of April saw the launch of a partnership between the Wildlife Trust, Wicksteed Park and the Revital-ISE project to develop a nature reserve at Wicksteed Park. Select here for the Press Release April 2011 (pdf 489Kb) >>> |
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HABITAT RESTORATION WORK TO BEGIN AT WICKSTEED WATERMEADOWS The Big Lottery "Awards for All" grant scheme is providing funds to the Wicksteed Trust to run a series of community events to help to restore the meadow; news article on Northamptonshire Let Yourself Grow website Select here for News item, 13th January 2011 (Northamptonshire LYG website, New window) >>> |
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WORK STARTS TO CLEAR UP PLOT OF COUNTRYSIDE IN KINGSTHORPE Around 20 volunteers joined RNRP's Dr Robin Field and Neil Monaghan to start to clear the community resource at the first volunteer day at Kingsthorpe North Meadows. Select here for the Chronicle & Echo article from 18th March 2011 (C&E website, New Window) >>> |
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WICKSTEED PARK WATER MEADOW RESTORATION PRESS RELEASE : Guided walk on the history and ecology of the meadows and surrounding area, Saturday 12th March at 2.30pm. Select here for the Press Release March 2011 (pdf 237Kb) >>> |
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TREE PLANTING EVENT PRESS RELEASE : On Saturday 12th February 2011 volunteers got involved in tree planting along the River Ise. To be continued 19th February. |
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NORTHAMPTON RIVER FESTIVAL The Northampton River Festival that will take place in Becket's Park on Sunday the 7th August 2011 to celebrate the River Nene having been navigable for 250 years. |
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EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE CONVENTION LETTER TO GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE : UK organisations call on Governments to reaffirm commitment to the European Landscape Convention. Select here for the Press Release (pdf 78Kb) >>> |
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WICKSTEED PARK WATER MEADOW RESTORATION PRESS RELEASE : Nationally important habitat restoration work to begin at Wicksteed Park water meadows, Kettering; 15th January, Turf Cutting. |
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RNRP PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE RNRP has released a brochure showcasing some of the pioneering work that it has undertaken over the years. Select here to download an electronic version of the RNRP Promotional Brochure (pdf 3.3Mb) >>> |
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WORKING TOGETHER TO BRING WETLAND BACK TO LIFE PRESS RELEASE : A Northamptonshire wetland is to be recreated as part of an exciting project to Revital-ISE the River Ise and its surroundings. |
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LAUNCH OF THE NENE VALLEY STRATEGIC PLAN The Nene Valley Strategic Plan is the culmination of partner and stakeholder engagement that has helped to shape this ambitious vision for the Nene Valley and provide a framework for the future. Select here for more information and to download an electronic version of the Plan >>> |
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AUTUMN / WINTER EDITION OF THE POCKETEER Northampton County Council's Pocket Parks Newsletter. Find out what is happening in your local greenspace this season. Select here for the online version of the The Pocketeer (NCC website, New Window) >>> |
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RNRP SPONSORS NORTHAMPTON ALLOTMENTS NETWORK (NAN) YOUNG GARDENERS COMPETITION 2010 Now in its second year, prizes were awarded for this annual competition at a Ceremony held 24th September. Select here for more information and to find out the winners >>> |
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THE ECONOMIC CHALLENGE : DELIVERING YOUR PRIORITIES THROUGH GREEN SPACES Free Event being organised by Green Space East Midlands. Devonshire Place, Leicester, 10th November 2010, 10-4pm |
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ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS FREE EVENTS RNRP has secured funding of £9,980.00, under the 'Awards for All' initiative from the Big Lottery Fund, to run twelve day long community workshops for environmental and skills development. The full programme of events is now available. Select here for more information & to book (RNRP website) >>> |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP FARM WALK A tour took place on 23rd June at Dovecote Farm at Upper Heyford of a restored meadow rcreated under HLS, meeting CSF targets. |
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2010 FLOODPLAIN MEADOWS CONFERENCE Dr Robin Field, RNRP Revital-ISE Project Officer gave a presentation at the first Floodplain Meadows Conference held 21st April 2010 at the Milton Keynes OU. Select here to download Dr Robin Field's presentation (pdf 2.3Mb) >>> |
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RIVER RESTORATION CENTRE 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Dr Robin Field, RNRP Revital-ISE Project Officer gave a presentation at the River Restoration Centre 11th Annual Network Conference 2010 held 14th & 15th April at the University of York. Select here to find out more about the conference and the RRC (RRC website) >>> Select here to download Dr Robin Field's presentation (pdf 2.5Mb) >>> |
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BOUGHTON POCKET PARK PLAYBUILDER SCHEME RECEIVES FUNDING AGREEMENT RNRP and Artemis Landscape Architects have been working with the Boughton Pocket Park committee to produce an innovative and inspiring play scheme for this exciting site. A review of the progress took place with the Playbuilder panel last week, and an agreement has now been issued. Carole Jones, Playbuilder Project Manager says '... it is looking a very exciting and challenging project' Select here to find out more about this project (RNRP website) >>> |
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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BY DESIGN; A GUIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES IN MILTON KEYNES SOUTH MIDLANDS mksm as the biggest Growth Area in the country has challenging ambitions which cover both the quantity and quality of new development. Natural England, the Environment Agency and the Green Infrastructure partnerships across mksm have worked closely with local authorities and private developers to produce this guide which is intended as a useful tool to support local authorities, developers and house builders alike, in planning for high quality development which integrates green infrastructure alongside other infrastructure needs, and the overall quality of place for mksm. Select here to download a digital version of the guide (pdf 4.7Mb) >>> |
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BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION SOCIETY'S 6TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Dr Robin Field (Revital-ISE Project Officer) joined other butterfly experts from across the world at Butterfly Conservation Society's 6th International Symposium at Reading University from the 26th to 28th March 2010. Dr Field presented a poster on 'the Northamptonshire meadows project' where species rich grasslands are being restored and re-created along the Rivers Nene and Ise in Northamptonshire. Select here to download a copy of the poster (pdf 2.2Mb) >>> |
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WORK BEGINS ON £2M MARINA Work has started on a multi-million pound marina development designed to breathe new life into Northampton and catapult the town into the top league of must-see inland boating destinations. Select here for a report of the turf-cutting ceremony and photographs >>> |
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NENE VALLEY STRATEGIC PLAN - RELEASING THE POTENTIAL OF THE NENE VALLEY The River Nene Regional Park, in partnership with Bee Bee Developments Ltd, ALSF Natural England, Environment Agency, Natural England and North Northamptonshire Development Company, and stakeholders, have produced the above document to support the delivery of a shared vision for the future of the Nene Valley. This focuses on the Nene Valley and its hinterland between Northampton and Peterborough, but also extends to the Rockingham Forest and, indeed, most of the area of North Northamptonshire. Select here for more information and to download the draft Strategy >>> |
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TURF CUTTING MARKS OFFICIAL START OF NORTHAMPTON MARINA PROJECT A special ceremony is being held to mark the official start of works to create a multi-million pound marina in the heart of Northampton. Select here to download the latest Press Release, 5th March 2010 (pdf 178Kb) >>> |
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EAST MIDLANDS WOODFUEL FAIR Forestry Commission are holding a Woodfuel Fair at Top Lodge, Fineshade Woods 20th & 21st March 2010. A fantastic day full of family fun, wood and woodfuel! Attractions include: wood stoves, chainsaw carving, tree felling, firewood sales, tree climbing and much more... Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/woodfuelfair for more information |
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DRAFT CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 2010-2014 This Strategy sets out the framework for action by members of the Northamptonshire Partnership.This is a stakeholder document for the Northamptonshire Partnership and other partners engaged in addressing climate change. Partners are now invited to make any final changes and contributions to the document. Select here for more information and to download the document >>> |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP - SOIL PROTECTION REVIEW FREE EVENT FREE workshop: Think soils for better yields using the new Soil Protection Review to get the best out of your field. These workshops are targeted at helping you identify any existing soil damage and how it can be remedied, and then how this may be entered into the new Soil Protection Review. Select here for more information (RNRP website, Catchment Sensitive Partnership page) >>> |
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TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM 2010 Trout in the Classroom is a multi-award winning hatchery scheme which, following an initial participation in 2009, schools are again taking part in through Revital-ISE. |
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MAKING LANDSCAPE MATTER The Landscape Character Network (LCN) has held a seminar in the East Midlands to promote the East Midlands Landscape Partnership's draft Regional Landscape Character Assessment, to raise awareness of some of the key landscape issues in the Region and to provide a forum for discussion to help in ELC implementation. Select here for more information (LCN website, New Window) >>> |
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NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CARBON SINK FORESTRY WORKSHOP 13th January 2010, River Nene Regional Park, Forestry Commission and North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit held a workshop to introduce the exciting concept of "Carbon Sink Forestry", and explore the potential for its adoption in North Northamptonshire. Select here for more information and to view presentations >>> |
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EAST MIDLANDS LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESMENT CONSULTATION On Monday, 2nd November, the East Midlands Regional Landscape Character Assessment was officially released for consultation for a period of 6 weeks. The Regional Landscape Partnership is holding a FREE seminar closely linked to these papers. Select here for further information (EMGIN website, New window) >>> |
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NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PLAN The North Northamptonshire Green Infrastructure Investment Plan is now available for comment. Follow the link below to download the plan and for the comments form. |
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NENE CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP The Nene Catchment Partnership provides advice to farmers and land managers enabling them to take action to protect water bodies and the wider environment. |
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NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RURAL ACTION PARTNERSHIP LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE Created to promote the work & objectives of the North Northamptonshire Rural Action Partnership, the website aims to be a portal for the key stakeholders of rural communities within the catchment area for North Northamptonshire LEADER. |
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NEW £120,000 "ACCESS-FOR-ALL" BRIDGE TO THE NENE WAY A joint project between Northampton Borough Council, Northamptonshire County Council and River Nene Regional Park, the £120,000 bridge will re-open access for pedestrians and cyclists with a route from Midsummer Meadow across the River Nene and through to the Nene Valley. |
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NATURAL-ISE VOLUNTEER GROUP; RIVER ISE CLEAN- UP Natural-ISE, a new volunteer group of residents from the Ise Lodge and Grange estates in Kettering, formed through Revital-ISE, have begun work cleaning up the River Ise. |
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QUARRY WALK OPENS A new walk has been created under a Higher Level Stewardship Application completed by RNRP. |
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NEW WILDFLOWER MEADOW CREATED NEXT TO THE NENE WAY The River Nene Regional Park secured funding from Natural England's Higher Level Scheme for Mr & Mrs Banner, Dovecote Farm, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire to create a 13.5 hectare (33 acres) of wildflower meadow next to the Nene Way and River Nene at Upper Heyford. |
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SCHOOL RELEASES TROUT THEY HAVE REARED BACK INTO THE RIVER ISE Children from Havelock Junior School, Desborough have been taking part in 'Trout in the Classroom', and have released their small fish back into to the River Ise. |
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RNRP SPONSORS NORTHAMPTON ALLOTMENTS NETWORK (NAN) YOUNG GARDENERS COMPETITION Northampton Allotments Network (NAN) is running a competition for Young Gardeners, which is being sponsored by the River Nene Regional Park CIC. There will be three prizes awarded with the winner receiving the RNRP's presentation cup |
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QUALITY LEARNING AT TOP LODGE The RSPB and Forestry Commission's field teaching scheme at Top Lodge, an RNRP partner project has been awarded one of the first quality badges for learning outside the classroom. Select here for the news article (RSPB website, New Window) >>> |
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FUNDING WILL HELP DELIVER A MARINA FOR NORTHAMPTON 09 January 2009- Board members at West Northamptonshire Development Corporation today approved £1,887,600 as part of funding to create a marina in Becket's Park, Northampton. The marina would form phase 1A of a wider project and bring 82 permanent and a number of visitor moorings to the disused rowing lake. |
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PLAY SPACES TO RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH NCC PLAYBUILDER SCHEME Playbuilder is part of the National Play Strategy that aims to change the way play children's spaces are commissioned, designed and built. Select here for further information, applications forms and guidance (NCC website, New Window) >>> |
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PORTUGUESE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY, CASCAIS NATURA VISIT RNRP PROJECTS Cascais Natura, formed in January 2007, are a municipal Environmental Agency located in Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal. |
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RNRP SHOWCASED AS EXAMPLE OF BEST PRACTICE 08 December 2008- The recently launched Housing and Communities Association, now charged with taking the lead for the government on sustainable communities, is showcasing the work of the River Nene Regional Park as an example of Best Practice. |
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REVITAL-ISE TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM UPDATE The hatcheries have now been stocked with over 100 fry. One pupil commented, "It feels nice as it is not every day that you see a trout in your classroom!" |