Spring 2020 magazine UK News
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Great news for Gwent Levels as motorway plans scrapped
The Welsh Government has shown its commitment to a wilder future today, after rejecting plans to build an M4 relief road across the Gwent Levels.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Yet again World Oceans Day is a good news day for our seas!
Joan Edwards of The Wildlife Trusts reflects on being a member of the HPMA panel and is calling on Government for an ambitious delivery plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas within a year.
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Our Impact in 2024
Thanks to our supporters, The Wildlife Trusts across the UK, Isle of Man and Alderney have been able to achieve great things for our natural world in 2024. From bringing wildlife back, empowering people and groups to take meaningful action for nature, to ensuring everyone values what nature provides us, our projects and programmes during 2024 have been incredibly varied. This short video shares just a few examples from the year.
Green Match Fund Appeals 2024
A listing of all the Green Match Fund appeals across The Wildlife Trusts in 2024.
The Wildlife Trusts’ marine review 2020
The Wildlife Trusts’ Living Seas teams are the eyes and ears of the UK coast and today they reveal their most memorable highlights of 2020 – a marine review of the year.
International Women’s Day 2024
This International Women’s Day we are profiling some of the wonderful women across The Wildlife Trusts.
Peat sales to be banned by 2024
40 years of campaigning sees end to the destructive use of precious peat in gardens
12 Days Wild 2024 Quiz
Take on our wildlife quiz this 12 Days Wild
March for Clean Water - 3 November 2024
On Sunday 3 November, thousands of people from around the UK will protest about the state of our rivers and seas.