The reserves and protected places that are the “jewels in the crown” of English nature cannot be managed properly because of budget cuts, Tony Juniper, the chair of Natural England, has said. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tony Juniper became Natural England’s chair by appointment of Michael Gove. “For example, all we’re able to spend on the management of the national nature reserve estate is for health and safety so visitors don’t hurt themselves. Juniper said budget cuts left the watchdog vulnerable to legal challenges. We have worked closely with Natural England to settle their budget for the coming year.”

Source: The Guardian June 14, 2019 14:33 UTC