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Development rings death knell for sanctity of wild havens
Tuesday 14th January, 2014
A planning application will set a dangerous national precedent as the local authority aims to build a cycle race track on land it previously designated a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and Local Wildlife Site.
First Director for England appointed
Friday 10th January, 2014
Stephen Trotter is the first Director for England at The Wildlife Trusts.
Time to restore nature’s flood defences
Friday 10th January, 2014
The Wildlife Trusts are calling on the Government to rebuild the country’s natural defences by investing in natural solutions for flood control, following the recent extreme weather conditions.
Make a ‘wild time’ resolution to last a lifetime
Tuesday 31st December, 2013
Families are being encouraged to revolutionise their New Year’s resolutions by swapping some of their daily screen time for wild time.
Really wild tinsel tension busters!
Tuesday 24th December, 2013
The Wildlife Trusts offer families a fresh-air filled festive period with 10 walks and some wonderfully wild spectacles to look out for.
Farm funding decision falls short
Thursday 19th December, 2013
The Wildlife Trusts describe today’s announcement on agricultural funding for 2014-2020 as a missed opportunity to boost investment in wildlife-friendly and progressive farming.
Action plan to protect democracy
Tuesday 10th December, 2013
Cross-party commission sets out action plan to protect democracy from ‘chilling effect’ of Lobbying Bill
New ‘free wonder product’ set to take Christmas market by storm
Monday 9th December, 2013
With just 16 shopping days left until Christmas the Wild Network is today launching a brand new nature-based product in the highly competitive voucher market
How to make a wildlife winter wonderland
Sunday 8th December, 2013
Winter is a great time for attracting new wildlife to your garden, and there’s much you can do to help species survive harsh weather spells
Cameron’s chance to save the countryside’s national treasures
Saturday 7th December, 2013
PM must ensure £15 billion of public money is spent on public benefits.