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.
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…
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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.
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.
Accessibility
www.wildlifetrusts.org strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities.
Big Wild Walk with Birda
Don’t forget to look out for birds on your #BigWildWalk! With our friends at Birda, we’re challenging you to spot 5 different species.
Annual General Meeting 2024
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Join us to find out about our work over the past year, plus the latest news and developments
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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