One year on, The Wildlife Trusts set to be one of the largest providers of Biodiversity Net Gain
Gold standard of nature recovery proposed across 75 sites in England
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UK Government must raise ambition for nature positive development say The Wildlife Trusts
From Monday 12th February, a new era for nature positive development begins when Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will be mandatory for major developments in England; it will apply to minor sites in…
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows
10th anniversary celebrates growth of Coronation Meadows.
Controversial Wash barrage plans would be 'catastrophic' for nature
Alongside partners, The Wildlife Trusts have hit back at claims made this week by the developer of a proposed tidal barrage across The Wash, which experts say would cause ‘catastrophic damage’ to…
Welsh Government scraps key road schemes in favour of nature and climate
‘Momentous decision for our future generations’ praised by Wildlife Trusts Wales
Government’s new Environment Act targets defy public opinion on polluted rivers and wildlife recovery
The Wildlife Trusts are appalled that Government ignores public’s plea to improve river health and protected places – and allows nature to flatline for next 20 years
Commitments to HS2 and Sizewell C undermine Government promises on climate
Absence of nature’s recovery in today’s Autumn Statement puts future prosperity at risk.
HS2 High Court bid threatens to crush public’s right to peaceful protest along the route
The Wildlife Trusts are concerned that HS2 Ltd is threatening to prevent people’s right to peaceful protest with a legal bid this week.
New UK Government targets could mean less wildlife for future generations
The Wildlife Trusts urge people to take action for nature now
Nature and climate spared as Government cancels HS2 eastern leg to Leeds
The Wildlife Trusts applaud the Government’s decision to “take a fresh look” and scrap the High Speed 2 Phase 2b eastern leg to Leeds.