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Climate overshoot: How can nature help?

Rob Stoneman, Director of Landscape Recovery, reports on insights from IUCN World Conservation Congress. Let’s dive into ...
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Let us choose hope: IUCN World Conservation Congress

As the IUCN World Conservation Congress begins, The Wildlife Trusts Director of Landscape Recovery, Rob Stoneman, reports on ...
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Charities’ plans for historic Rothbury Estate gain support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to kickstart vital work on the ground

The Wildlife Trusts alongside Northumberland Wildlife Trust have received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage ...
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First pine martens released in Exmoor National Park in landmark nature recovery project

A pioneering nature recovery project has reintroduced 19 pine martens to Exmoor National Park — marking the official return ...
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New report shows UK nature bearing brunt of chaotic climate

Today, The Wildlife Trusts publish their new assessment of the effects of climate change on nature across the UK. The report, Resilient Nature, shows how much-loved species and habitats are faring ...
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Nature-friendly food growing project celebrates two years of success

Garden Organic and Incredible Edible are celebrating nature-friendly food growing efforts pledged across over 3,500 gardens ...
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A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget

Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of ...
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Nature on the doorstep – a right, not a luxury

Walk out of your front door. How long before you reach a green space alive with birdsong, or feel you can breathe clean air? For millions in the UK, the answer is far too long. We live in a country ...
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Huge project to map England’s longest river will inspire new vision for all

Economic, environmental and societal benefits of river restoration to be analysed from source to sea for first time Today, The Wildlife Trusts and Intact Insurance announce a new 18-month project to ...
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Huge impacts of UK pig and poultry farming revealed for first time

New report shows sector’s pollution harms rivers and wider countryside A new independent report, commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts, has for the first time investigated the cumulative impact of the ...
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Vast areas of peatland destroyed since peat ban announced exactly 3 years ago

It has been three years since the UK Government announced that it would ban the sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector, yet there is still no sign of legislation to enact the ban. On ...
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The One Where Rachel tries to Score a Cheap Deregulatory Hit – but actually undermines business and investor confidence

Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts; Hon Prof of the Alliance Manchester Business School, Associate Fellow of Homerton College, Senior Associate of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership ...