Survey of top retailers: only one of 20 says they will eliminate peat this year
Government voluntary target to stop peat compost sales was missed in 2020
The Wildlife Trusts call for an immediate end to peat sales
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Pioneering ‘Nature Friendly Schools’ to boost children’s learning and well-being at a critical time
Almost 30,000 school children from disadvantaged areas are set to enjoy classes in nature this spring in a ground-breaking outdoor learning project spearheaded by The Wildlife Trusts.
Gardeners urged to help beetles
Beetles are the unsung heroes of the garden and need our support urge the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts, as they launch 2021’s Wild About Gardens campaign.
The Wildlife Trusts say rights to peaceful protest must be upheld
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill threatens people's ability to stand up for nature
Government falls short of delivering promised ‘green Brexit’
Leading green groups issue final Brexit report card that finds static or weaker protections for the environment, urging government to strengthen plans
Government’s plan to phase out badger cull must mean end to cull licences now
Public urged to respond to badger cull consultation
Government on course to weaken post-Brexit environmental principles
The Wildlife Trusts call for rigorously enforced protections for nature and climate in law
Stay of execution for bees in 2021
Today’s announcement that a banned neonicotinoid will not be used on sugar beet is good news – but does not halt the risk to wildlife in future years
50+ nature charities and celebs tell PM: deliver on promises to protect nature, in law!
● Major new campaign to protect nature launches today backed by 50+ nature organisations, plus celebrities and political figures
● PM called on to lead the way globally on commitments to…
The Wildlife Trusts announce that 2021 will be a record year for beaver releases
The Wildlife Trusts bring beavers back to five more counties this year – 20 years after they reintroduced the first beavers to Britain