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
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Government approves badger culling to 2026 and ignores public consultation
Today the Government announced that it will continue to issue licenses to kill badgers over the next four years. This will put 130,000 animals at risk of being shot.
30 Days Wild – the UK’s biggest nature challenge – reveals people’s favourite ‘random acts of wildness’
On the eve of the UK’s most popular nature challenge, 30 Days Wild, a survey of last year’s participants reveals that listening to birdsong, exercising and eating outdoors, identifying and…
Government plans for nature and net zero announced today
Seeds of hope planted but root and branch change on mammoth scale still needed, say The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts' response to the Government's Tree Action Plan
The Wildlife Trusts respond to the announcement of a Tree Action Plan
Third Queen's Speech to announce Environment Bill
Today was the third successive Queen’s Speech which has promised to pass an Environment Bill. With half of wildlife already in long-term decline, there's no time to lose.
TV wildlife champions and superfans back UK’s biggest nature challenge – 30 Days Wild
Wildlife adventurer Steve Backshall, zoologist presenter Liz Bonnin, and TV GP Dr Amir Khan, back the UK’s favourite nature challenge – 30 Days Wild – in June.
The Wildlife Trusts announce senior role for climate action at key moment for the UK
The Wildlife Trusts have created a new role to facilitate greater action on climate change at a key moment as the UK prepares to host the global climate conference later this year.
Businesses urged to rewild employees with 30 Days Wild in June
Businesses are urged to take care of staff by signing-up to The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild – the UK’s biggest nature challenge – in June.
Almost £8 million raised in 6 months for The Wildlife Trusts’ nature recovery plans
10 new projects contribute to 30% of land for nature by 2030
Sir David Attenborough backs new phase of 30 by 30 ambition