Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
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Response to hen harrier brood management proposals
Hen harriers are one of the rarest breeding birds in England. The Wildlife Trusts cannot support the recent decision by Natural England to licence what is called “brood management” of hen harriers…
Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
Where to see hen harriers
Although the hen harrier is on the brink of extinction in England, there are still strong populations in Wales and Scotland, and on the Isle of man. Find the best Wildlife Trusts sites to visit for your best chance of seeing the impressive displays of the grey male.
The Conservative Party's plan for nature: holding the line on supporting nature's recovery
Released yesterday afternoon, the Conservative Party manifesto talks up 'Britain as a force for good in the world' - but in this blog, Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife…
My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
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Goal 1: nature in recovery
Goal 1: Nature is in recovery with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder land and seascapes where people and nature thrive.
Landscape recovery projects
Explore how The Wildlife Trusts lead landscape-scale nature recovery, connecting habitats to help wildlife thrive and tackle the climate and nature crises.
The Gloucestershire Nature Recovery Network
The Gloucestershire Nature Recovery Network
Fat hen
Fat hen is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows. But, like many of our weed species, it is a good food source for birds and insects.
Nature recovery: getting it right in Shropshire
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Strettons Branch event with Fran Lancaster our Head of Policy & Evidence talking about Nature recovery in the county.