Spring 2020 magazine UK News
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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.
Talk: People Powered Nature - News From Doddington
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Join us for an illustrated talk from Isobel Wright about this reserve in Doddington.
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…
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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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Ghosts, goblins and witches
This Halloween, discover some of our most spooktacular species.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
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
Updates about the Rothbury Estate
Stay up-to-date with the latest news about The Wildlife Trusts' plans for the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland and find out how you can be involved.
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The European Commission votes to ban the use of neonicotinoids
The Wildlife Trusts welcome the news that the member states of the European Commission, of which the UK are a part, have voted to apply a complete ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in…