Key protections for at risk species lost
More than 30 conservation NGOs issue an open letter to oppose a review of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which could undermine decades of work to restore and protect threatened species
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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.
Charities are key to get public to act on climate crisis
•Poll finds environmental charities and organisations are the biggest motivators for people to act and reduce their environmental impact
•Climate worry is shared by older and younger…
'Listening to locals is key': learnings from a successful community group
Grow Batheaston is an inspiring example of a community group that is growing organically as more people get involved.
Welsh Government scraps key road schemes in favour of nature and climate
‘Momentous decision for our future generations’ praised by Wildlife Trusts Wales
Candidates urged to back nature-friendly farming reform as a key issue in local election
Candidates in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election are being urged to pledge their support for nature-friendly farming reforms, as figures reveal the impact unsustainable farming has had locally…
Ash
A common tree, ash is familiar to many of us for its autumnal bunches of winged seeds, called 'keys'. It can be found in woodlands and prefers damp and fertile soils.
Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
Blackness Banks
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Sitting at the foot of the Golden Valley, Blackness Banks is a key steppingstone linking important habitats in the Golden Valley to those on Rodborough and Minchinhampton Commons.
Tucklesholme - Burton
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Tucklesholme is a former gravel pit which is being restored back to a wetland habitat. It provides a home for a number of key breeding bird species that specialise in this open wetland environment…
Budget 2024 preview: To grow the economy, Labour must grow nature
Ahead of the Budget announcement on Wednesday 30th October, here are three key priorities The Wildlife Trusts will be watching for.
Avocet
A key species in the story of conservation, the avocet represents an amazing recovery of a bird once extinct in the UK. This pied bird, with its distinctive upturned bill, can now be seen on…