Biodiversity Net Gain: Time to close the loophole
In a joint blog and briefing Matt Browne of The Wildlife Trusts and Philip Box of Wildlife & Countryside Link make the case for removal of the much-abused de minimis exemption to Biodiversity…
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Wild hope in uncertain times
Head of Public Affairs, Matt Browne, reflects on the Westminster year so far
A gap where nature should be: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Head of Public Affairs Matt Browne puts local government reforms under the spotlight, in search of vanished promises on nature recovery.
The deceptions driving deregulation
As debate rages over recommendations for further environmental regression – this time proposed by the Nuclear Regulatory Review – Head of Public Affairs, Matt Browne, takes a closer look at the…
Protecting the UK’s Amazon rainforest: Why a horticultural peat ban matters
Joe Keegan, Public Affairs Officer, takes a look at the impact of horticulture on peat habitats in the UK.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill: A retrospect
Matt Browne, Head of Public Affairs at The Wildlife Trusts, reviews the parliamentary passage of legislation to change the planning system in England.
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles…
A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget
Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of…
Outdated rules on ‘weeds’ are hurting wildlife
The past 66 years have seen ragwort demonised in policy and removed in great swathes. It’s time to end the war on wildflowers. Matt Browne, Head of Public Affairs at The Wildlife Trusts, explains…
Nature policy: Turning the tide
2025 has seen nature take a battering from Ministers – blamed for slow development and facing the risk of losing some vital protections. But it’s not all bad news. Matt Browne, Head of Public…