Get voting! Vote opens on new wildlife banknotes, which highlight conservation efforts across the UK
You can vote on the new wildlife faces of our bank notes. Let’s dive in to the Bank of England’s shortlist of 18 species…
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Magical British rainforest garden wins the public vote!
The Wildlife Trusts win People’s Choice award at 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Joan Edwards, The Wildlife Trusts’ director of marine conservation, awarded OBE in the New Year 2021 Honours List
The Wildlife Trusts are delighted to announce that Joan Edwards, The Wildlife Trusts’ director of marine conservation, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen…
Ten years on from the vote: Brexit has turned the UK grey not green
A new report commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts has uncovered the decade-long decline of the UK’s environment since the EU Referendum.
The European Commission votes to ban the use of neonicotinoids
The Wildlife Trusts welcome the news that the member states of the European Commission, of which the UK are a part, have voted to apply a complete ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in…
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
“Fossil Fuels versus Life” – the COP28 outcomes on climate action
COP28 comes to a close with some big steps forward, but there is much more work to be done. Countries must cut emissions and support climate adaptation. Below, Kathryn Brown, director of climate…
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No matter what your interest, whether it be farming, gardening or marine life, we have a blog for you! All our blogs are written by people with a passion for nature.
Crucial moment for the Agriculture Bill threatens the recovery of nature
Last night’s vote on the Agriculture Bill in the House of Commons saw MPs vote against an amendment previously passed in the Lords to #SaveOurStandards, despite a rebellion of 14 Conservative MPs…
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Government 25 Year Environment Plan progress report published today
Joan Edwards, Director of Public Affairs at The Wildlife Trusts, comments on the 25 Year Environment Plan progress report
Anti-nature rhetoric damaging voter confidence in Labour, new poll finds
19% less likely to vote Labour because Starmer threatens to remove nature rules