November 2011
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The Wildlife Trusts lose patience over new attack on nature
Tuesday 29th November, 2011
The Wildlife Trusts today voice exasperation at George Osborne's Autumn budget statement which includes plans to review the rules which protect some of the most important wildlife sites in England.
Protecting the North East’s Red Squirrels
Tuesday 29th November, 2011
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Heritage Lottery Fund awards a £247,700 grant to help protect the red squirrel in the North East.
Trees and woods face greatest turning point in 100 years
Monday 28th November, 2011
Twenty of the UK's leading forestry and wildlife bodies have, for the first time, joined together to draw attention to the challenges and opportunities faced by forests, woods and trees, which they say are greater now than at any other time in the last 100 years.
New managers of the Roaches
Monday 28th November, 2011
One of Staffordshire’s most iconic landscapes, the Roaches, will be cared for by the county’s largest nature conservation charity.
Cadbury medals awarded
Thursday 24th November, 2011
Two individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to nature conservation have each received a prestigious award from The Wildlife Trusts.
New conservation areas announced
Monday 21st November, 2011
As a major expansion of the European Union’s Natura 2000 sites is announced, The Wildlife Trusts are calling for more stringent protection measures to be put in place. Without them, there is a risk the network will be ineffective, says the conservation organisation.
Underwater Photography competition
Thursday 17th November, 2011
A tiny sea slug, no longer than two inches long, has stolen the show in one of the UK’s most celebrated underwater photography competitions.
Marine Conservation Zones delayed
Tuesday 15th November, 2011
Our seas are suffering serious damage and need protection now, according to The Wildlife Trusts, in response to today’s ministerial statement on Marine Conservation Zones.
Glossy Ibis takes a shine to Derbyshire
Monday 14th November, 2011
This glossy ibis was recorded at two Derbyshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves at the weekend.
Rare warbler ringed in UK for first time
Tuesday 8th November, 2011
Rarely seen warbler wings its way from Eastern Asia to Hertfordshire