January 2012
Latest tweets and news stories about our work, activities and events. Journalists can contact our press team to ensure enquiries will be dealt with immediately: Anna Guthrie 07887 754659 aguthrie@wildlifetrusts.org
Invest in a love nest
Tuesday 24th January, 2012
Gardeners are urged to give love a helping hand this Valentine’s Day, by The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
Airport proposals 'catastrophic' for wildlife
Tuesday 24th January, 2012
Any airport development in the Thames Estuary would be catastrophic for fragile ecosystems and wildlife, warns Kent Wildlife Trust which is prepared to fight any proposals.
Wildlife Trusts to vaccinate in pilot badger cull areas
Thursday 19th January, 2012
Local Wildlife Trusts will pursue badger vaccination as a means of tackling bovine TB in the pilot badger cull areas announced today.
Disappointment as damaging rail route gets go-ahead
Tuesday 10th January, 2012
The Wildlife Trusts today express disappointment as the first phase of High Speed 2 (HS2) is given the go-ahead by the Transport Secretary, Justine Greening. Serious damage to wildlife and habitats is expected as a result of the route’s construction.
High speed rail must not destroy wildlife
Friday 6th January, 2012
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The Wildlife Trusts are concerned the Government’s proposed route for high speed rail phase one from London to Birmingham will pose a serious threat to wildlife should it get the go ahead.