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On land and at sea, the UK Government’s planning policy is a mess
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be debated by Parliament next week, Joan Edwards takes stock.
Stop unsustainable fishing, development, farm pollution, plastic and noise from blighting UK seas, say The Wildlife Trusts
UK Government must honour commitments at global oceans summit
100,000 wildflowers recorded in the name of science
Thousands of wildflowers have been recorded by the public for climate change research.
Latest Blogs
What happens if there are cuts to nature-friendly farming support?
There is a huge amount riding on the Government’s spending review due out in June. Many departments are having their budgets slashed.…
Volunteer stories - championing inclusion with June Lambert
This Volunteers' Week, we're shinning a spotlight on the incredible story of June Lambert - an inspiring volunteer whose…
Chronicler of the Roding Valley
An extract from Ken Worpole’s new book, 'Brightening from the East: Essays on landscape and memory'. Discussing the work of…
