Farming
Around 70% of the UK’s land is farmed in some way – so how this land is managed has a big impact on wildlife. Explore our work on food and farming.
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A bleak countdown to COP27?
The countdown is on, with one month to go until countries around the world, including the UK, attend international climate negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh, Eygpt – referred to as COP27. These…
MPs warn Government that countryside and farming are at risk
A new report by a parliamentary committee published today warns Government that environmental protections must not be weakened after Brexit. The Wildlife Trusts respond...
Fund wildlife-friendly farming
By supporting farmers to shift towards regenerative, nature-friendly methods, farming has huge potential to deliver a green rural renewal.
Countdown starts to the UK’s biggest nature challenge – 30 Days Wild – this June!
30 Days Wild returns with new and inspiring ways for people to connect with nature
Nature-friendly farming on the Isle of Man
Manx Wildlife Trust have partnered with the Isle of Man Government to deliver a landscape-scale system of farming support across the Crown Dependency.
What happens if there are cuts to nature-friendly farming support?
There is a huge amount riding on the UK Government’s spending review due out in June. Many departments are having their budgets slashed. What if the Defra farm budget - much of which is paying a…
Putting nature back into our countryside
Motivating farmers with pheasant’s eye, pink tractors and rare moths – award-winning farm advisor, Alison Cross is putting nature back into Hampshire… Emma Robertshaw, head of media at The…
Family Friendly Nature Walk
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Family Friendly guided walk around Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve. Enjoy the amazing wildlife in a relaxed atmosphere, engaging with Nature.
Nature in Watercolours at the Naze ‘Colourful Countryside’
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Discover colour and composition with Vivien McGuinness, painting vibrant watercolour landscapes while learning step-by-step techniques.
Will a new Food Strategy support nature friendly, resilient food and farming?
Farming depends profoundly on nature to deliver safe, sustainable and healthy foods. But the food system beyond the farm gate - the buyers, marketeers, retailers and restaurants – largely drives…
Test your knowledge on nature-friendly farming with our fun quiz!
Test your knowledge on nature-friendly farming with our fun quiz!