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Nightmare before Christmas: worst environmental regression in decades looms
Labour’s list of broken promises mounts
Essex Wildlife Trust reaches £30k target in record time
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Trust to expand Wrabness.
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places
Two of the UK’s largest conservation charities, the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts, are warning that the UK Government’s blinkered “Build…
Latest Blogs
Essex in action: what you’ve achieved in 2025
While we continue to make strides in our conservation work across the county, equally as important is the commitment and eagerness of…
Celebrating conservation successes in 2025
Thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters, 2025 has been a remarkable year for nature across Essex.
Celebrating our incredible volunteers: 2025 in numbers (and nature!)
Every day, people across the county generously give their time, skills and enthusiasm to help wildlife thrive and to connect communities…