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.
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.
Wainwright Prize 2025 shortlist: the beauty of nature writing
The Wainwright Prize 2025 shortlists are out! Let's celebrate nature writing and dive into the shortlisted books.
Five reasons for UK Government to restore nature in 2025
A focus on restoring nature in 2025 could help solve a raft of problems facing UK Government - from the economy, to floods and our water supply, and from climate, to farming and our health.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust Nature Photography Competition 2025
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An exhibition showcasing winning and commended photos from the NWT 2025 Nature Photography Competition celebrating Norfolk’s wildlife, landscapes, and plants.
Wainwright Prize 2025 winners: celebrating nature writing
The winners of the 2025 Wainwright Prize were announced on Wednesday 10th September, at FarmED, a not-for-profit centre in Oxfordshire that educates the public to build sustainable and…
Community Action Week 2025
It's Community Action Week! Celebrating inspiration and stories from around the UK.
Get creative with nature - 30 Days Wild 2025
During week four of 30 Days Wild 2025, The Wildlife Trusts are encouragaging everyone to get creative with nature. Find lots of ideas as to what you can do - whether you've 10 minutes, an hour or more.