New report points to 30% decline in water vole distribution
National treasure ‘Ratty’ needs urgent help to survive. Essex Wildlife Trust’s water vole recovery projects are, however, helping to bring encouraging news locally.
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New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
Nation of insect champions needed to reverse insect decline
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Protecting water voles
Water voles are the UK’s fastest declining mammal, but we are doing everything we can to change that.
Trustees' annual report and accounts 2024
Find below the Trustees' annual report and accounts for 2024.
How to be a water vole detective
Spot a water vole in your local area to support the conservation of these rare species.
New report says planning reform must make access to nature legal and fair
First anniversary of Wildbelt in PM’s keynote speech – when will it happen?
Let Nature Help: Nature-based solutions report launch
New report from The Wildlife Trusts shows how investing in nature would reap big dividends in tackling climate crisis
Urgent action for insects needed - New report reveals true impacts of invertebrate apocalypse
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
Brentwood & Billericay News
Event reports and news from Brentwood & Billericay local group.
Helping reverse the decline in insect pollinators – in our own gardens!
Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, tells us why sowing wildflower seeds should definitely be on your to-do list this month.
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