High impact HS2 needs a new vision
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.
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.
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.
The impact of climate change on the phytoplankton of the Wyre Estuary
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Dr Barry Kaye will give an illustrated talk on the impact of climate change on the phytoplankton of the Wyre Estuary.
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…
Rothschild Bungalow Open Day - Heritage Open Days
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Celebrate Woodwalton Fen NNR with our Heritage Open Day - visit the historic Rothschild Bungalow and explore this beautiful reserve.
HS2 Ltd approach to natural environment is derisory
The Wildlife Trusts condemn HS2 Phase 2b draft Environmental Statement. Public consultation closes Friday 21st December.
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…
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.
High Speed Rail (HS2) - stop and rethink!
Proposals for a new high speed railway between London and Manchester puts wild landscapes including ancient woodlands and rare peat bogs under threat. The Wildlife Trusts believe the current route is too damaging to proceed, and that national development projects, including HS2, should be used to create and restore more wild places.