Environment Secretary Steve Reed has today confirmed that Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term.
His reappointment comes as Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, is rewiring and reforming Defra and its arm's-length bodies to unlock growth under the Plan for Change - with Natural England playing a major role.
Planning reforms and a new Nature Restoration Fund under the Secretary of State’s leadership will unblock much needed housing and development whilst supporting nature recovery at scale. It will help developers meet their environmental obligations more efficiently, making it easier to build vital infrastructure like wind farms, railways and roads, gigafactories and data centres.
Chair of Natural England, Tony Juniper said:
“It is truly an honour to be reappointed Chair of Natural England. Our role in protecting and restoring the natural environment is vital for the country’s economy, health and security and I am looking forward to two more years supporting government in delivering Nature-positive change.
“From creating the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves and the King Charles III England Coast Path, launching 12 new landscape-scale Nature Recovery Projects and bringing the iconic beaver back to Britain’s waterways, our work over the past six years is helping turn the tide toward Nature’s recovery.
“I’m immensely proud of the Natural England team and excited to lead the organisation as we ensure development, growth and nature restoration go forward hand-in-hand - delivering a brighter future for everyone.”
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed added:
“Tony brings a wealth of passion, experience and expertise to the role, which we will need more than ever as we grow the economy and restore our natural world.
“Tony and I are fully committed to infrastructure, to housing, to growth.
“Our reforms will fast-track development to boost economic growth while funding large-scale environmental improvements across whole landscapes as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.”
First appointed in 2019, Tony Juniper will become the longest serving chair of Natural England, the government’s statutory adviser on nature. He will continue in the role for two years from 23 April 2025 to 22 April 2027.
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