03 Mar 2026
Photo by Daniel Seßler Wales has passed some of the most significant environmental legislation in its devolved history, with the Senedd voting on 24 February to approve the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill – a move that conservation groups have welcomed as a defining moment for the country’s natural environment, nearly […]
03 Dec 2024
New figures from Wildlife and Countryside Link reveal an ongoing pollution problem from bee-killing pesticides in English rivers. 85% of rivers tested in 2023 – 2024 were found to have bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides present, with the proportion affected seeming to have risen slightly from previous years. Campaigners call on the Government to deliver a step […]
21 Aug 2024
A new report, Embracing Nature, published by The Wildlife Trusts, identifies drought as the current leading threat to their nature reserves for the first time. The Wildlife Trusts, who are among the UK’s largest landowners with 2,600 nature reserves covering nearly 100,000 hectares (ha), also point to pollution, invasive species and habitat fragmentation as high […]
24 Apr 2024
03 Apr 2024
A new history and wildlife trail across Hull’s Beverley and Barmston Drain sees wildlife ‘guides’ Wendy the Water Vole and Percy the Perch help reconnect people to their natural environment. The pilot project – along nine bridges across the drain – gives historical information and helps the community spot wildlife native to the location. It […]
26 Sep 2023
Last week’s speech by the Prime Minister on Net Zero provoked criticism from many organisations and commentators, but Kathryn Brown at the Wildlife Trusts wrote a great deconstruction of the government’s muddled thinking on climate change and the environment. Key points The government’s announcement will significantly increase household energy bills The Prime Minister will scrap […]
06 Sep 2023
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust has partnered with More Than Insurance on a project focused on investment for flood management solutions. The programme includes the installation of green verges and attenuation ponds to reduce rain water peak flow and therefore risk of flooding. The programme will showcase ways to address flooding triggers in Gloucester and Cheltenham at […]
09 Aug 2023
A new resource shows how Wildlife Trusts are restoring nature to address local and global issues. It includes loads of ongoing examples from across the UK, where nature-based solutions (NBS) are delivering multiple benefits. A new European Commission Independent Expert Report, produced by the NBS Task Force 6, brings together advice, best practice and case […]
