Nature Magic

Nature Magic is a type (or branch) of magic that exists in the world of United Britannia and Hibernia.
Despite the power that people with Nature Magic exhibit, it is considered the "softest" branch of magic. (This is completely undeserved.) However, prejudice against that magic exists, and some parents hope that Nature Magic doesn't occur in their family because they perceive it as a weakness. 

Regulation

Despite its reputation of being a "soft" magic, Nature Magic is fairly regulated by the Council. However, because of the danger that can be wrought by Nature Magic (especially in regards to the weather), the Council does require that certain types of Nature Magic not be practiced without the Council's consent. 

Subtypes

There a few different types of Nature Magic: weather magic (ability to control the weather), fauna magic (ability to control/communicate/etc. with animals), and flora magic (ability to grow and manipulate plants). Most witches with Nature Magic specialize in one area, although some can specialize in more.  

Careers

There are several careers available to those with Nature Magic; those with weather magic are often Weather Controllers (for example, Isca Julian employs several), magizoologists (those who work with magical animals) and magibotanists (those who work with magical plants). Most of the latter two groups are employed at the Menagerie.
Both Marina Cross and Phineas Glass were born with Nature Magic; both are magizoologists at the Menagerie.

Known practitioners: Marina Cross, Phineas Glass 
About 10% of witches are born with Nature Magic.