Tomorrow’s a critical moment for UK nature
Insects are a vital part of life on earth – that’s why The Wildlife Trusts have had their say in the Government’s consultation on The Sustainable Use of Pesticides: Draft National Action Plan…
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New Agriculture Act doesn't mean the hard work stops here
On the 11th November 2020 the Agriculture Act became law. During the extended parliamentary process, The Wildlife Trusts and many other organisations worked tirelessly to secure the best outcomes…
Taking action against the use of pesticides in your local area
Director and founder of Pesticide-Free Scotland, James Byrne, explains why and how you can take action against the use of pesticides in your local area.
Fit for purpose? Reflections on emerging agriculture policy – will it help arrest the climate and ecological emergency?
Ellie Brodie, Head of Land Management, takes a look at how the Agriculture Bill and recent Defra policy statements are stacking up for wildlife and wild places.
Putting nature back into our countryside
Motivating farmers with pheasant’s eye, pink tractors and rare moths – award-winning farm advisor, Alison Cross is putting nature back into Hampshire…
Wilder National Parks
With the release of the Glover Review into our National Parks and AONBs, Jo Smith, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust shares her initial thoughts on its findings.
Making public goods pay – new research shows that at least £3 billion is needed to support nature-friendly farming in the UK
By Ellie Brodie of The Wildlife Trusts, Marcus Gilleard of National Trust, and Alice Groom of RSPB.
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.
A new Agriculture Bill
Tomorrow in Parliament MPs will debate the UK’s first Agriculture Bill for more than 40 years. It’s a big day for farming – and for wildlife.