Thoughts and writing on nature and nature conservation in the UK. From politicians, naturalists, scientists and conservationists.....
National Planning Policy Framework - Dr David Counsell
Dr David Counsell is a chartered town planner and planning academic. He is Chair of Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. He offers his opinion on the recently published National Planning Policy Framework.
Outcome of EU Habitats regulations review - Joan Edwards
Joan Edwards is Head of Living Seas for The Wildlife Trusts. As Defra publishes the outcome of its review of EU Habitats regulations, Joan reflects on the relationship between conservation organisations and developers.
2012 budget and planning reforms - Dr David Counsell
Dr David Counsell is a chartered town planner and planning academic. He is Chair of Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. Ahead of the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework on 27 March, he examines the issues around putting economics ahead of the environment.
The Wildlife Trusts' Pre-Budget statement - Stephanie Hilborne
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Stephanie Hilborne OBE is Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts. Looking ahead to next week's Budget (Wed 21 March) she hopes the Government will recognise that now is the time for the natural environment to be placed at the heart of government policy on the environment, social well-being and the economy.
Natural Environment White Paper - Richard Benyon MP
Richard Benyon is the Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries. In this exclusive article for The Wildlife Trusts he looks at the Government's Natural Environment White Paper, published in June 2011 and outlines some of its key objectives and aims, from biodiversity offsetting to Local Nature Partnerships.
Last of the pond-dippers - Nick Baker
Nick Baker is a naturalist, broadcaster and writer. In this article he explores the relationship between children and nature in the modern world, and how we can change things for the better.
National Ecosystem Assessment - Dr Bob Watson
Defra Chief Scientist Dr Bob Watson reports on the National Ecosystem Assessment - the most comprehensive assessment of the UK's natural environment and resources ever undertaken.
Nature Improvement Areas - Richard Benyon MP
Richard Benyon, Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries, has written this exclusive article for The Wildlife Trusts following the launch of 12 Nature Improvement Areas, on 27 February 2012.