Towards A Wilder Britain
Stephanie Hilborne, Chief Executive, The Wildlife Trusts on new proposals for a Nature Recovery Network to help wildlife thrive in our towns and countryside
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The European Commission votes to ban the use of neonicotinoids
The Wildlife Trusts welcome the news that the member states of the European Commission, of which the UK are a part, have voted to apply a complete ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in…
Awards flood in for Wildlife Trust wetland projects
The UK River prize celebrates the projects improving our waterways.
Once upon a time in the wild….
Storyteller Lisa Schneidau introduces her new book, Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland.
The National Planning Policy Framework and wildlife: our initial response
On 5th March, the government launched a consultation to ask for views on a major overhaul of the rules that guide planning for development: the National Planning Policy Framework. Dr Sue Young,…
Plastics and housing in today's spring statement
The government’s spring statement announced today addresses two subjects that have a big impact on our natural environment – plastics and housing. Ellie Brodie explores.
The Wildlife Trusts react to new proposals for further badger cull expansion
The Wildlife Trusts are deeply concerned that recent government proposals indicate an intention to increase badger culling further.
Government launches ‘green Brexit’ consultation on future for food, farming and the environment
Blog by Ellie Brodie, Senior Policy Manager, The Wildlife Trusts
Water voles: ecological engineers
Wildlife photographer, Jo Cartmell shares her passion for water voles
Improving people’s health and wellbeing through a 25 Year Environment Plan
Dom Higgins, Nature and Wellbeing Manager for The Wildlife Trusts, comments on the Government’s ambition to improve people’s health and wellbeing through a 25 Year Environment Plan