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.
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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…
A port in decline with Jonathan Hooten
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
A talk given by Jonathan Hooten follows the fortunes of the Glaven ports from soon after being made a Head Port in 1786 through its decline and eventual demise at the time of the First World War…
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Adopt a water vole
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a water vole with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
Nation of insect champions needed to reverse insect decline
Poster Distribution Volunteer
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Could you regularly pop into your local shop/post office/library/community centre, etc? Would you enjoy chatting to people and supporting your local wildlife charity? This role could be for you……
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.
The water vole
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
HS2 – new report reveals exorbitant cost to nature
A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts today reveals, for the first time, the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.
The National Water Vole Database & Mapping Project
The Wildlife Trusts’ National Water Vole Database and Mapping Project charts changes in water vole distribution, providing information to support those working to protect and recover populations of this endangered species.
New report from Committee on Climate Change doesn't go far enough
The Wildlife Trusts are disappointed that the new report from the Committee on Climate Change fails to recognise the full array of natural solutions available in the UK, and their immense value…