Colette Maddra (Nee McCahill)

Mother of 2 wonderful children. Married to best friend. Government Adviser: Strategy & Gov Advice. Natural England. MSc (DIST), BEd. #sustainability #BNG

[Natural England- Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly @NE_DCIoS]

Great to see @NationalTrust #LizardRarites project making a media splash today!

Fantastic on the ground action through NE #speciesrecoverprogramme funding, reversing declines of rare plants, lichens, liverworts and the grayling butterfly on the Lizard👏
https://t.co/UDLQqMs3yl.

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

Fancy helping a hedgehog? 🦔

The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme needs volunteers to help count #hedgehogs across England. We’re proud to fund this new pilot project.

Sign up to be a ‘spotter’ here: https://t.co/MUQjw9afCs.

@PTES @hedgehogsociety

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

We need nature to help us thrive. 💚

At Natural England we’ve now published the most extensive review to date of evidence linking experience of #nature with human #health and #wellbeing.

Learn more and access the full review: https://t.co/sVGwMmQJbV

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

“Bee beaches”, tree planting and more ponds for newts. 🦎

Over the past few months, with the help of our partners, we’ve made great steps forward for #NatureRecovery and policy changes that support England’s precious wildlife.

➡ Watch our video to see what’s been happening.

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

Looking for advice on #BiodiversityNetGain (BNG) stewardship? 🌿

Stop scrolling and read our new blog which is packed with top tips for BNG success.

https://t.co/1wm8hNAHLu

[Colette Maddra (Nee McCahill) @ColetteMaddra]

BNG signifies a significant milestone in aiding nature's recovery. England is the only country in the world with mandatory BNG. This landmark policy sets a global standard.

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now live. 🏡

We worked with @DefraGovUK to advise on policy and helped design a tool that enables developers to calculate their requirements.

Learn more about this boost for #NatureRecovery at https://t.co/pWdWMLtYeB

[Ben Andrew @benandrewphotos]

I've done my absolute best to try and stay focused when its come to Waxwing photography this winter, picking sites where not only the birds show up but thinking about berry colour, background, light direction etc - this was by far the prettiest location I tried!

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

As it's Friday, I'm asking all my followers to please retweet this tweet if you see it, to help my little bird account beat the algorithm & be seen!🙏♥️
To make it worth sharing, here's the adorable face of a Long Tailed Tit! 😍😊🐦
#FridayRetweetPlease ♥️

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

Just 10 minutes in a wetland boosts wellbeing, says @WWTworldwide. 🦆

Hands on experiences such reedbed creation leave volunteers at Lower Derwent Valley #NationalNatureReserve feeling "peaceful and happy".

Read our #WorldWetlandsDay blog. https://t.co/1L90n6i4Y7

[Colette Maddra (Nee McCahill) @ColetteMaddra]

I am thrilled that BNG goes live on 12 February. This NE blog nicely summarises key points to consider if you are a developer, a land manager or an LPA. It's definitely worth a read!☺️

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

#BiodiversityNetGain for major developments goes live on 12 February 2024. 🏡

For the first time all #habitats, no matter how important, will be recognised in the planning system for their value for nature and people.

Find out what BNG means for you: https://t.co/pWdWMLtYeB

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

As it's Friday, I'm asking all my followers to please retweet this photo to help my little bird account to beat the algorithm and be seen!🙏
To make it worth sharing, here's a cute Robin having a bath! 😍
Thank you so much!😊🐦
#FridayRetweetPlease

[Natural England NE @NE_Northumbria]

Fantastic footage here of the Tees Tidelands programme led by the Environment Agency, to restore the ecosystem on Teesside. Watch here, Vicky Ward from Natural England, speaking of the benefits of these partnerships in the vision for #NatureRecovery. #Tees https://t.co/sFG4skveLA

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. RT if you agree 🌳

[Stagecoach East Mids @StagecoachEMid]

#Gainsborough Services 595, 597, 98 that serve @QueenElizHigh are being diverted and will be delayed.

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

We welcome introduction of payments to improve access to nature.

Improvements to farming schemes announced yesterday include additional support for farmers and landowners who choose to create, maintain and upgrade permissive footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways on their land.

[Colette Maddra (Nee McCahill) @ColetteMaddra]

@Yassamin_YSL Fantastic! Well done Yassamin x

[Colette Maddra (Nee McCahill) @ColetteMaddra]

@PaddingtonAcad @UnitedTeaching @UnitedLearning @Yassamin_YSL 🎊What a fantastic achievement and so well deserved! 🎊I've had the privilege to have worked with Yassamin. She is a truly dedicated and caring professional. Well done Miss Sheel! 👏👏👏

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

🚜 supporting the delivery of #LandscapeRecovery Schemes to help farmers manage land sustainably
🏡 helping to implement #BiodiversityNetGain, offering a new route for developments to leave wildlife habitat in a better state than before

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

We know connections with nature are vital for our wellbeing. 🍃

That’s why we're proud to partner with @libsconnected on an exciting initiative called #CultureNature which aims to connect more people with nature within their local communities.

Read more:
https://t.co/j7djextgl5

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

Heading outdoors this weekend? ☀

Make sure you're prepared for the unseasonably warm weather:

🗺Plan your route and check the forecast before you go
💧Bring plenty of water
🧥 Pack layers in case conditions change

Check #CountrysideCode for more tips https://t.co/4f6gK7CFq9