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.
Stay of execution for bees in 2021
Today’s announcement that a banned neonicotinoid will not be used on sugar beet is good news – but does not halt the risk to wildlife in future years
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Wake up to wildlife with 30 Days Wild 2021!
The Wildlife Trusts spark national appetite for nature with The Big Wild Breakfast – new for the 30 Days Wild challenge in June.
The Wildlife Trusts announce that 2021 will be a record year for beaver releases
The Wildlife Trusts bring beavers back to five more counties this year – 20 years after they reintroduced the first beavers to Britain
Joan Edwards, The Wildlife Trusts’ director of marine conservation, awarded OBE in the New Year 2021 Honours List
The Wildlife Trusts are delighted to announce that Joan Edwards, The Wildlife Trusts’ director of marine conservation, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen…
Tales of whales and Wally, orca and oyster, and world’s largest flapper skate appear in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2021 marine review
Conservation successes undermined by increasing disruption to UK seas
Government amendment to Planning Bill threatens nature and infrastructure delivery
Bad news for nature recovery, communities and for infrastructure delivery.
Pine Marten Picnic (near Bovey Tracey)
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