Housing and wildlife - examples
Examples of nature and wildlife-friendly housing developments in the UK where Wildlife Trusts have helped to secure positive outcomes for wildlife.
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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
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.
Essex housing estate is nurturing its community and nature
Residents of Clayburn Gardens worked with the local council to transform their communcal outdoor space.
Investigating the impact of a housing development on local wildlife
The Wildlife Watchers, a group of residents in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, were worried about the impact that a new housing development would have on the quality of the water in a local stream.
Housing White Paper: creating places for people and wildlife to thrive
Ruth Chambers, Trustee of the London Wildlife Trust, writes about the opportunity the government has to deliver a housing programme that has green aims and infrastructure at its heart
New housing must respect environmental limits and help bring back wildlife
Today’s budget highlights need to adopt a new nature-led approach to housing
The Wildlife Trusts response: Supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure
The twin climate and nature emergencies have profound impacts for planning decisions and people’s health and wellbeing. Here we outline the problems with the Government's latest planning…
Housing, health and planning must invest in nature to improve people’s lives, help cut emissions and rebuild the economy
New report calls on all parts of Government and local authorities to unlock the benefits of nature to society
New housing proposal in Kent threatens important wildlife habitats across the country
A council's plans to develop Lodge Hill, Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of the last strongholds for nightingales in the UK, will test the safeguards that prevent our finest…
The Conservative Party's plan for nature: holding the line on supporting nature's recovery
Released yesterday afternoon, the Conservative Party manifesto talks up 'Britain as a force for good in the world' - but in this blog, Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife…
Homes and nature – no contest
Once again nature is pitched as the enemy to progress. But is it really to blame? And are there not ways to meet the housing demand and ensure nature’s recovery. The Wildlife Trusts believe so, as…