Improve your chances of seeing wildlife with fieldcraft tips from Matthew Capper, keen birdwatcher, photographer and head of communications at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Observing nature everywhereWherever I go, I’m constantly on the lookout for wildlife. As I walk down a street, I notice the ticking call of a wren or repetitive notes of a...
Beavers are coming home
The Wildlife Trusts congratulate the UK Government’s decision to open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild and its acknowledgment of the free-living populations in several parts of England. Today the Government announced that applications to return beavers into river catchments in England will be accepted. This paves the way for...
Myth-busting bats, newts and the economy vs nature protections
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...
Great news! The UK Government has just announced: Pesticide emergency authorisation denied for 2025 to protect bees
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...
Sowing survival
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...
No nature, no farmers, no food!
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...
Join us for 12 Days Wild
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: nature’s most mighty
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...
Nature groups condemn EU Commission’s request for arbitration tribunal over UK closure of sandeel fishing
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...
Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
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...
Sir David Attenborough awarded Rothschild medal in recognition of 60 years of inspiration and indefatigable support given to The Wildlife Trusts
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...