Shocking state of England’s rivers
As the Environment Agency release figures today that reveal just 17% of England’s rivers are in good health, the Blueprint for Water coalition is urging communities across England to make a stand…
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Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Delayed river plans provide slender hope for England’s poisoned waterways
Government inaction on pollution could see rivers get worse before they get better
Rivers 2040
A new 18-month project from The Wildlife Trusts, Trent Rivers Trust and RSA Insurance will map and analyse the economic, environmental and societal benefits of restoring nature along the River Trent.
The Heart of England Forest
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Learn about the background and vision of the Heart of England Forest as well as how the team are optimising biodiversity.
New England Wood
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New England Wood covers 21 hectares (53 acres) of broadleaf woodland at Lee Mill, half a mile from the A38 and seven miles to the east of Plymouth. This new nature reserve also has the River Yealm…
New data shows scant progress on the state of rivers, lakes and coasts
Three years ago, when data on the health of England’s waters was last published, headlines showed a sorry picture. With the latest data showing that little has changed, The Wildlife Trusts warn…
Huge project to map England’s longest river will inspire new vision for all
Economic, environmental and societal benefits of river restoration to be analysed from source to sea for first time
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Marine Protected Areas in England 2
Marine Protected Areas in England, including Marine Conservation Zones MCZs, safeguard special areas of the sea and offer our wildlife a chance to recover and thrive.
Marine Protected Areas in England
Marine Protected Areas in England, including Marine Conservation Zones MCZs, safeguard special areas of the sea and offer our wildlife a chance to recover and thrive.
Planning and Infrastructure (England) Bill
In a Wilder Future, everyone benefits from and enjoys wildlife near them. However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or for people.