There has been widespread misinformation blaming nature as a blocker to growth in the run up to the Chancellor’s speech this week, writes Joe Keegan, public affairs officer at The Wildlife Trusts. In 2021 Rachel Reeves announced her ambition to become ‘Britain’s first green chancellor’ – however, recent announcements on planning and airport expansion...
Joan Edwards, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at The Wildlife Trusts, said: “For years, experts and more than 300,000 wildlife supporters have called for the ban against neonicotinoids to be upheld and The Wildlife Trusts are delighted with this decision. “There is simply no place in modern sustainable agriculture for highly toxic pesticides...
More than 70% of the UK’s land is farmed in some form, so the way that this farmland is managed has huge implications for wildlife. As farmland developed, may animals adapted to take advantage of the habitats it provided. There were hedgerows to hide in, ponds to drink from and a wide variety of...
Farming policy needs a stronger vision and increased funds to deliver for farmers, food security and nature, say The Wildlife Trusts Today, The Wildlife Trusts publish a briefing – Environmental Land Management schemes & Food Security – the case for increased investment in nature for UK Food Security – ahead of the Oxford Farming...
25th December – 5th January 12 Days Wild is our festive nature challenge, encouraging you to do one wild thing a day from the 25th December to the 5th January each year. In those quiet days between Christmas and New Year, winter wildlife is just waiting to be explored! Your wild acts could be little things to help nature – like recycling...
Wild deer are some of the most iconic mammals of the countryside. These beautiful creatures, often elusive and camouflaged, can appear as fleeting shadows in the forest, disappearing before you catch more than a glimpse. But, if you’re patient and still, you may hear the soft crunch of leaves underfoot. For many, there’s nothing...
Conservation organisations issue joint statement urging the EU Commission to reconsider its challenge over the UK closure of sandeel fishing. A coalition of nature groups from across the UK and European Union have voiced their outrage at the European Commission’s call for an arbitration tribunal to rule on the legality of the UK’s decision...
as we enter the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, nature’s beauty takes centre stage 🍂 Whether you enjoy a peaceful ramble or love crunching through piles of leaves, this Autumn strap on your walking shoes to take a walk on the wild side and join us for this year’s Big Wild Walk! Between...
Adult beaver at Knapdale, Scottish Wildlife Trust (c) Steve Gardner The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild The Wildlife Trusts have published A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales making the case for bringing back this keystone species to rivers in the two...
Profound thanks for championing UK nature, say The Wildlife Trusts Today Sir David Attenborough was awarded the Rothschild medal in recognition of the extraordinary inspiration, leadership and support he has given to The Wildlife Trusts federation of charities over the past 60 years. The medal was awarded at a small celebration at London Wildlife...
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of ants. I’m always looking out for signs of wildlife when out and about. Last night, whilst walking my dog I was so...
Wherever we live in the UK, we’re all connected to the sea. For this year’s National Marine Week, we’re celebrating this connection and highlighting why a healthy, thriving marine environment matters. As an island nation, we have a long history with the seas that surround us. For centuries, they have inspired artists, poets and...