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The need to reconnect young people with nature
For many young people, growing up with the absence of nature and a lack of access to green spaces can be extremely challenging - so why not take classroom lessons outdoors? Ashleigh Carter, social…
Our nature reserves need your help
Our reserves are some of Somerset’s most precious sites for nature. Our nature reserves are more important now than ever before. With the ongoing decline of the natural world, they are vital green…
Farmers and nature badly need ‘public money for public goods’
Farmers and nature badly need ‘public money for public goods’ – but the new farm environment schemes are a shadow of their original promise. Government must up its ambition and dig deep into its…
Why do we need Marine Conservation Zones?
With the Government currently consulting on creating 41 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), marine biologist Emily Cunningham explains why MCZs are so important for our seas.
Commitments we need to hear at the Oxford Farming Conferences
Zoe Davies, Policy and Campaigns Manager, Wildlife and Countryside Link sets out the three key commitments we’ll be listening out for when the Secretary of State speaks at the Oxford Farming…
Easter survey reveals the need for faster action on peat-free gardening
As the nation’s gardeners prepare for spring, a new survey reveals a lack of real choice for consumers looking for peat-free composts at garden centres and other outlets. It highlights the need…
Why HS2 still need to stop and rethink plans
Whilst much of the country is in lockdown, construction and planning work for HS2 continues to forge ahead largely unseen, putting at risk ancient woodland, meadows and other important habitats…
Areas of the sea receive the highest level of protection – but we need more!
Today, the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) come into force in England, marking an important moment in the UK and The Wildlife Trusts’ marine conservation history. This vital new…
We need a target that will leave the next generation with more nature – not less.
The Government’s headline promise is to halt wildlife decline by 2030. But it cannot be enough to simply ‘halt decline’ – after we have lost so much, we need to start putting nature into recovery…
Marine Biologist Taster Day (ages 9-24)
Are you aged 9-24 and an aspiring marine biologist? 👩🔬 Join our #MarineConservation team for a marine biologist taster day 🌊💙
New poll reveals people think children need more time learning in nature
The Wildlife Trusts and young people call for more outdoor wild time at school.