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Sink or swim for waterways: have your say
Friday 10th October, 2014
Countryside lovers - walkers, dog walkers, cyclists, anglers, boaters and holidaymakers – are being given an opportunity to speak up for the English rivers, lakes, ponds, beaches and wetlands they love
Red card for 'greenest Govt ever' but support for a Nature and Wellbeing Act
Tuesday 16th September, 2014
Today's announcement by a cross party committee of MPs, on the need for this, and future Governments, to do more to protect and enhance nature has been warmly welcomed by The Wildlife Trusts.
United in manifesto ask for UK seas
Monday 15th September, 2014
As the Government’s response to the Environmental Audit Select Committee’s Marine Protected Area inquiry is published today, 19 organisations have come together on the actions needed to help UK seas recover.
Sow the seeds for wildlife success and build a bug hotel: Get involved in Wild About Gardens Week
Sunday 14th September, 2014
Help perk-up the UK’s pollinator population by building a bug hotel, during Wild About Gardens Week (15-21 Sept).
Juncker announces new commission for Europe
Thursday 11th September, 2014
The Wildlife Trusts are concerned about the direction of the new European Commission that was unveiled yesterday by EU President Jean-Claude Juncker.
Disappointment at decision to build on land precious for nightingales
Friday 5th September, 2014
Environmental destruction on a scale not seen for more than 20 years1 will be caused by a decision to build on one of the most important wildlife areas in the country and home to the largest population of nightingale in England.
Return of the sky dancer: hen harriers breed successfully in Peak District for the first time in eight years
Thursday 4th September, 2014
Five hen harrier chicks have successfully fledged on National Trust land in the Upper Derwent Valley - the first time hen harriers have bred successfully in the Peak District for eight years.
Game-changing response required to tackle State of Nature crisis
Wednesday 3rd September, 2014
Finding game-changing solutions to the crisis facing nature is the theme of the landmark Conference for Nature today, which features high-profile delegates including Sir David Attenborough, The Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, Germaine Greer and key people from business, politics, the utility sector and conservation.
Politicians and industry have the power to make a difference in dealing with challenges facing wildlife
Wednesday 3rd September, 2014
Businesses and politicians have the power to make a difference in tackling the crisis facing our wildlife, according to Sir David Attenborough.
Leading environmental groups challenge politicians to build a greener Britain
Monday 1st September, 2014
A coalition of the UK’s leading environmental groups, including the National Trust, WWF, RSPB, Greenpeace, The Wildlife Trusts and Friends of the Earth, are today calling for all political parties to commit to a greener Britain by 2020 by pledging seven major priorities at the next election to reform the way we use energy, build communities and protect nature.