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Planning and policy
Our work to stand up for wildlife in policy decisions and when it comes under threat from planning applications
Planning Bill breaks Labour’s nature promises, say The Wildlife Trusts and RSPB
New evidence shows nature does not block growth
New poll: Voters say Labour’s failing nature
Pull part 3 of the Bill: nature recovery pretence is ‘licence to destroy’
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
A Wilder Future helps everyone benefit from and enjoy wildlife near them.
However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or people.
However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or people.
White-letter hairstreak
The white-letter hairstreak gets its name from the white lines that form a 'W' shape on its underside. It is an elusive butterfly, spending much of its time in the treetops.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: What’s at risk for our wildlife?
As comments and reaction around planning and biodiversity gain pace, our Chief Executive Rachael Bice delves a little deeper into what’s at stake in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Fungi Fact File
Fungi is fung-tastic! Learn more about the types of fungi you can spot at Potteric Carr, our reserves best for fungi, and further spore-tacular reading on our guest blogs.
First-ever spotting at Spurn Point
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust were very excited in mid-July to record the discovery of the first white-letter hairstreak butterfly at Spurn!
The Power of Local Litter Picking
In our quest to protect our marine environment, we often overlook the power of small, local actions. This includes accessible activities like picking up litter. While it might be tempting to…
Lesser spearwort
So-named for its spear-like leaves, Lesser spearwort can be found along the edges of ponds, lakes and streams, and in marshes and wet meadows. As a buttercup, it displays familiar, butter-yellow…
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!