HS2 decision will destroy precious wild places
The Wildlife Trusts call for a redesign.
Today the Government gave the green light to the High Speed 2 rail project, without acknowledging the devastating impact on the hundreds of precious…
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HS2 – 66,000 sign letter to the PM asking to stop and rethink
Today we went to Downing Street with a letter asking the Prime Minister to stop and rethink HS2 – signed by over 66,000 people.
Thousands ask Prime Minister to stop and re-think HS2
Today a letter from The Wildlife Trusts, signed by over 66,000 people will be delivered to 10 Downing Street highlighting the huge risks that HS2 poses to the environment, and asking the Prime…
New report reveals hedgehogs, yellowhammers and dragonflies at risk post-EU Exit
New report reveals that there are no clear plans on how regulation gaps will be plugged to protect nature.
Environment and Fisheries Bills published today – an important first step towards wildlife recovery
But, several crucial improvements are needed to save wildlife, say The Wildlife Trusts.
Agriculture Bill returns with positive focus for nature and climate
Today marks the return of the landmark Agriculture Bill to Parliament.
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.
Thousands wade-in to protect UK seas – The Wildlife Trusts’ marine review 2019
2019 has seen extraordinary sightings of minke whales and bottlenose dolphins in UK waters, restoration of vital saltmarshes and conservation action by thousands of marine and coastal volunteers…
David Bellamy - a tribute from The Wildlife Trusts
Botanist, broadcaster and former President of The Wildlife Trusts, David Bellamy, has died – sad news to the generations of nature-lovers that he entertained and inspired. David was a great friend…
New report shows nature-friendly hill farms can be more profitable
A new report into the unique challenges upland farmers face shows that focusing on margin over volume could help farmers weather formidable trading conditions, and political uncertainty.