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HS2 decision will destroy precious wild places

The Wildlife Trusts call for a redesign.

Today the Government gave the green light to the High Speed 2 rail project, without acknowledging the devastating impact on the hundreds of precious…

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hs2-affected-sites

The Wildlife Trusts believe the current HS2 route is too damaging to proceed, and that national development projects, including HS2, should be used to create and restore more wild places. Here are examples of HS2 works happening on our wildlife sites.
Nature Reserve

Barnsley Main Nature Reserve

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Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane.

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Stop and Rethink HS2

Thank you for showing your support for our letter asking the Prime Minister to Stop and Rethink HS2.
Blog

HS2: One Year On

A year ago HS2 was given the green light. It is fair to say the world has changed a great deal in the last year, and the facts surrounding HS2 have altered dramatically. So what now? Here, Matthew…

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Local Wildlife Sites

Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
Nature Reserve

Over Kellet Pond

This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.

Wetland plants, important invertebrates and protected amphibians show why our smallest nature reserve is also one of the most important.

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Wild LIVE

Welcome to Wild LIVE! Our series of discussions hosted by The Wildlife Trusts' Chief Executive, Craig Bennett.
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Thank you HS2

Thank you for donating towards our campaign work for nature's recovery,