Dredging: Effectiveness and risks
Widespread dredging could make flooding in some communities worse in future – not better – according to a new report published by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (…
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Spring 2020 magazine UK News
Updates from the Wildlife Trusts
Government inertia on peatlands risks international embarrassment
Two-year delay to England peat strategy as damage continues to vital carbon stores.
Great news for Gwent Levels as motorway plans scrapped
The Welsh Government has shown its commitment to a wilder future today, after rejecting plans to build an M4 relief road across the Gwent Levels.
Redwing
The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look out for the distinctive orangey-red patches under its wings…
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
UK risks major embarrassment on global stage at nature COP15
Government’s long list of unfulfilled green promises leaves nature at risk
Environmental Land Management is too important to fail, but risks remain
After the Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs Committee published its report on Environmental Land Management today, Barnaby Coupe, Land Use Manager at The Wildlife Trusts and Alice Groom,…
Bridging the Gap
Can you help us raise money to replace the Works Bridge at Attenborough?
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Yet again World Oceans Day is a good news day for our seas!
Joan Edwards of The Wildlife Trusts reflects on being a member of the HPMA panel and is calling on Government for an ambitious delivery plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas within a year.
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Government puts bees at risk
The Government has again put bees at risk by permitting the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022.