The Latest Breaking News from The Wildlife Trusts

Warning of ‘monumental gap’ between farming budget and what is needed for nature

The Government has announced £5 billion for England’s farming budget over the next two years.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Wildlife Trusts buy Rothbury estate in largest land sale in England in 30 years

Charities plan to create flagship for nature recovery on 3,850-hectare portion of estate sold by Duke of Northumberland’s son

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

Wildlife groups secure bid to buy vast Northumberland estate for nature recovery

The Wildlife Trusts agreed on a two-phase purchasing deal over two years on Tuesday, in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

BBC presenter’s likeness used in advert after firm tricked by AI-generated voice

Exclusive: Liz Bonnin’s face used on insect repellant ads after faked message ostensibly granted permission

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024

Coastal garden ideas are a major trend for 2024 – here's how to add some seaside magic to your outdoor space

Sick of storms ruining your garden? Take inspiration from these coastal garden ideas, stat!

Ideal Home · Feb 9, 2024

‘Jewel of Britain’s nature crown’: Plan to restore rainforest welcomed by campaigners

Conservationists say government strategy to recover Britain’s degraded temperate rainforest is a good start but want a target to double the area by 2050

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

RSPB to give young people free access to its nature reserves in ‘youth revolution’

Conservation charity will roll out two-year pilot scheme across UK as it seeks to increase young people’s engagement with nature

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Negative environmental impact of HS2 could worsen with scaling back

Despite efforts to mitigate biodiversity loss, planning has destroyed parts of ancient woodlands and damage will continue despite reprieve

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Fury as national health check of England’s waters faces six-year wait

Exclusive: Assessment that used to happen annually will now take six years despite rising concerns

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023

NHS ‘could save £635m by prescribing time in nature’

Government survey found 90 per cent of people said being in nature was good for their mental health

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023