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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…
Government’s planning reforms must address the nature and climate crisis
The Wildlife Trusts call for a new designation – Wildbelt – to allow nature’s recovery
Public urged to rewild planning system by responding to consultation
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
Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve
Bouldnor Forest is a fascinating nature reserve with a prehistoric past. Its variety of habitats including pine forest, heathland, cliffs and seagrass beds are home to plentiful wildlife.
Watchdog or lapdog? A test of the Government's commitment to nature
With an announcement due any day on a new Environment Bill, Russell Cooper, Public Affairs Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, shares his expectations of the Government at this critical time for the…
Nature must be at the heart of the Government’s vision for energy and food security
The UK Government is set to publish an Energy Independence Plan and we are already seeing farming lobbyists push for greater intensive farming. These approaches fail to recognise the need to put a…
New report says planning reform must make access to nature legal and fair
First anniversary of Wildbelt in PM’s keynote speech – when will it happen?
Recovery of nature must be at heart of government’s proposals for future farming
Call to recognise the value of wild places as government consultation closes
Future protection for forests welcome
Confirmation that forests in England will remain in public ownership is warmly welcomed today as the Government publishes its long-awaited response to the Independent Panel on Forestry.
Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
The Wildlife Trusts publish list of the UK’s Government’s broken promises to nature
King’s Speech must herald progress for nature or key UK Government pledge will fail.
Next week’s King’s Speech must signal a better future for the UK’s struggling natural environment –…