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...
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UK Government risk inflicting ‘hammer blow’ on the countryside, The Wildlife Trusts warn
Today, The Wildlife Trusts are warning that UK Government risk an unparalleled policy hammer blow on the countryside.
Ellie Brodie issues a challenge to MPs: Be the countryside’s Santa not Scrooge this Christmas!
It's time to act. The future of our countryside is being determined by the Agriculture Bill.
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.
Government puts bees at risk
The Government has again put bees at risk by permitting the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022.
Walk in the Park - Countryside of North Luton
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Join us for November's Walk in the Park to explore the countryside North of Luton and find out more about the migrating birds that pass through here every year
Frustration as Government pauses the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme
Today the Government has paused all new applications from farmers to access England’s flagship green farming scheme.
Government U-turn on promise to reform farming post-Brexit
New farming policy stripped of ambition to aid nature recovery
Recovery of nature must be at heart of government’s proposals for future farming
Call to recognise the value of wild places as government consultation closes
Response to Government announcement re nature, farming and climate
The Government are failing to deliver sustainable agriculture that addresses the nature and climate crises.
Get ready for #30DaysWild with The Countryside Code
Our friends at The Countryside Code want to help you get the most out of your wild #30DaysWild adventures this June!
A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget
Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of…