April 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
Centenary year welcomes new Chair
Monday 23rd April, 2012
René Olivieri will today be appointed Chair of The Wildlife Trusts; the sixteenth in the conservation organisation’s 100 year history.
New report on Scotland's lowland raised bogs
Thursday 19th April, 2012
Some of Scotland’s most important assets in the fight against climate change are badly damaged, but can be repaired, a new report says.
London Wild Bird Watch
Tuesday 17th April, 2012
Heading towards town for some twitching may not be the norm, but that’s just what Londoners are invited to do at London Wild Bird Watch.
Wildlife at risk as drought spreads
Monday 16th April, 2012
As environmental drought is declared in South West England and the Midlands, The Wildlife Trusts are reporting an increasing number of negative impacts on wildlife.
Loch of the Lowes osprey lays egg 62
Monday 16th April, 2012
The record-breaking osprey at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes reserve in Perthshire has laid the 62nd egg of her lifetime.
Government recognises growth can be green
Wednesday 11th April, 2012
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The Wildlife Trusts welcome the Deputy Prime Minister’s recognition that prosperity and environmental protection can go hand in hand.
Funding boost for The Meres and Mosses of the Marches
Wednesday 4th April, 2012
Nearly £1 million has been secured to conserve the internationally important wetlands of the meres & mosses.
Butterfly bonanza
Sunday 1st April, 2012
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A woodland walk is the perfect way to get in touch with nature – and from this time of year you’re likely to be bewitched by flying bling!
World famous osprey returns
Friday 30th March, 2012
A female osprey, the oldest breeding individual in the UK, has returned to the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes reserve in Dunkeld for the 22nd year.