Landmark report shows UK wildlife’s devastating decline
• World-leading study, State of Nature, finds no let-up in the decline of our wildlife, with one in six species at risk of being lost from Great Britain [1].
• State of Nature, the most…
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New report points to 30% decline in water vole distribution
A new 10 year study of water voles by The Wildlife Trusts shows that national treasure ‘Ratty’ needs urgent help to survive.
Urgent action for insects needed - new report reveals true impacts of invertebrate apocalypse
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
Incredible insects
Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.
Action for Insects
This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.
This full day session will cover basic insect identification and advice on proactive steps to encourage insect diversity into local green spaces including gardens.
New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
Nation of insect champions needed to reverse insect decline
Action for Insects campaign
The UK's insect populations are in trouble: 41% face extinction. To save them, we all need to act quickly. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for everyone to be insect champions and for a pesticide reduction target to help them recover.
New proposals for a wilder Britain - critical moment to reverse the decline of nature
Today The Wildlife Trusts publish a new report which shows how new laws could lead to the creation of nature recovery maps and reverse decades of wildlife declines.
Take action for insects with your school
Insects need our help! Your free Action for Insects school guide is full of learning plans and resources designed to engage children with insects, investigate local environments, and take action for insects in your school grounds and beyond.
The Environment Bill returns – but can it reverse the ‘truly terrifying’ decline of nature?
We are one of the most nature depleted countries on the planet. If the Government is serious about its ambition to finally turn the tide on nature’s decline, action must start at home.
Take Action for Insects
Will you take action to save the most important creatures on the planet?
Your guide to taking action for insects at home
Our insects are in steep decline, but we can all do something to help. This guide provides advice of things to do at home and in your garden.