A row over the management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest has led to a review of Natural England’s remit. James Fisher reports.
The remit of Natural England (NE) is under review after the Farming Minister Mark Spencer appeared to agree to an inquiry into how the Nature watchdog manages Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The inquiry comes after a row between Dartmoor farmers and NE, which began when NE sent letters to farmers in High Level…