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Yellow plaques mark legacy giving
Friday 14th September, 2012
Two Wildlife Trust nature reserves are the first wildlife sites in the UK to be awarded Yellow Plaques in a national scheme to highlight the value of legacies.
Special protection welcome
Thursday 13th September, 2012
Marine habitat off the Dorset coast is set to get greater protection.
Hughes elected to global conservation council
Thursday 13th September, 2012
The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Director of Conservation Jonathan Hughes has been elected to the Council of the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organisation after securing enough votes from IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) members across the world.
A celebration of British wildlife
Monday 10th September, 2012
A stunning and innovative series of images showcasing British wildlife at its best are today unveiled in The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2012.
Grab your wellies and enjoy our wonderful wetlands
Thursday 6th September, 2012
The UK’s wetlands range from small ponds and trickling streams to gushing rivers and massive reservoirs, and all are vitally important natural resources.
Nature must be top priority
Wednesday 5th September, 2012
Implementing the Government’s own stated ambitions for nature must be the top priority for new Secretary of State.
Don’t ‘wing’ it at Birdfair – flock to see The Wildlife Trusts!
Wednesday 15th August, 2012
Visitors to the British Birdwatching Fair listening out for unusual song may not expect to hear the call ‘two little ducks’ but it’s likely they will, if they visit The Wildlife Trusts’ stand at Rutland Water this weekend.
White-beaked dolphins appear for survey
Tuesday 14th August, 2012
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The sighting of more than 30 white beaked dolphins off the Northumberland coast helps to confirm the importance of the area to marine mammals.
Bumper beaver brood as babies born at Knapdale
Monday 6th August, 2012
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The Scottish Beaver Trial has announced that three young beavers, born earlier in the summer, have now been seen in Argyll's Knapdale Forest.
Wildlife world-first: launch of Alderney PetrelCam
Wednesday 1st August, 2012
Wildlife-lovers can access live footage of the beautiful European Storm Petrel through an all new day and night Petrel webcam, believed to be a world-first.