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Crucial moment for ‘nature’s engineers’ as consultation closes 17 November
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Nature’s recovery is not a choice but a necessity for our politicians
The latest worrying statistics as shared in the recent State of Nature 2023 report cannot – and should not – be ignored by our politicians. The Wildlife Trusts head of public affairs, Elliot…
Mass rally in Westminster a wake-up call to politicians on nature
Nature and wildlife-lovers are heading to the Houses of Parliament today to shake politicians out of the Westminster bubble and get them to take nature seriously
Farmers and nature badly need ‘public money for public goods’
Farmers and nature badly need ‘public money for public goods’ – but the new farm environment schemes are a shadow of their original promise. Government must up its ambition and dig deep into its…
Lace up for nature! British public urged to get walking for wildlife
TV stars Maddie Moate and Iolo Williams champion The Wildlife Trusts’ Big Wild Walk to raise funds for nature
Public urged to defend nature as new policies threaten nature, climate and food security
The Wildlife Trusts are asking their members, supporters and the wider public to defend nature by contacting MPs and local councillors – both online and in person – to voice concerns over new…
Public urged to record and help insects as UK enters ‘peak beetle’ season
The Wildlife Trusts and RHS ask gardeners to help beetles after topsy turvy weather this spring
Wilder Champion - Public speaker/engagement
This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.
We know that for large scale societal change to take place, we need at least 1 in 4 people acting in support of nature. To raise awareness and encourage more individuals to get involved, we will…
Social value for public contract bids
The Wildlife Trusts work with businesses bidding on public sector contracts to ensure social value is embedded within their application, as per the Social Value Act 2012. We do this by offering opportunities to fund and collaborate on projects delivering impact for nature and communities.
When it comes to food, politicians often ignore the biggest wins
To mark World Food Day, Vicki Hird looks at how the needs of nature and humans can and should be met through changes throughout our food system.
Pine marten general public drop-in
This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.
Want to hear more about pine martens and the project, or have specific questions? Drop in for a chat with our Engagement Officer.
My show and tell
In his few years of angling and rock pooling, Archie's made good friends with fish, crabs, limpets and anemones. And he's finding new mates all the time.