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New report shows how large-scale nature restoration along the HS2 proposed route could help heal blighted communities and damaged countryside
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HS2: failing in its vision, one phase at a time
In the latest post in our series about HS2, Ian Jelley sets out the HS2 ambition vs the reality as seen in recent weeks.
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.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund support has helped to reconnect thousands of people with nature and protect an amazing range of rare species in the UK and the remarkable landscapes they live in, including the pine marten; red squirrel; kingfisher and barn owl. Funding is also helping to re-wet peat bogs, restore mountain paths and create meadow habitats.
Phase One of HS2 railway given Royal Assent
Today, one of the largest construction projects in Europe, and potentially one of the most environmentally destructive, has been given the green light to be built.
HS2 second reading today: Phase 2a will destroy the heart of a Defra-funded Nature Improvement Area
The Wildlife Trusts believe the impacts on wildlife and wild places are severely underestimated by HS2 Ltd. The level of proposed mitigation and compensation is simply not good enough if the…
Wildlife-friendly food growing: the impact of Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature
As the Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature project comes to an end, we take a look at the impact on individuals, groups and communities across the UK
North West Group - Swannington Heritage Trust - Managing Industrial Legacy in an ecologically sensitive way
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Katrina Pentlow (Swannington Heritage Trust) explains how industrial legacy at Swannington is managed in an ecologically sensitive way
Investigating the impact of a housing development on local wildlife
The Wildlife Watchers, a group of residents in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, were worried about the impact that a new housing development would have on the quality of the water in a local stream.
Land and rivers under pressure - the pig and poultry impact
The pig and poultry industries have drawn attention due to their environmental impact, including on the health of our rivers. Now new research commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts reveals the scale…
North West Local Group- Swannington Heritage Trust Hough Windmill Walk
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Join the North West Group on a guided walk at Hough Windmill at Swannington
HS2 Ltd approach to natural environment is derisory
The Wildlife Trusts condemn HS2 Phase 2b draft Environmental Statement. Public consultation closes Friday 21st December.