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Devastating news for bees as Government reverses neonicotinoids ban
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is alarmed to learn the Government has agreed the use of a highly damaging pesticide - neonicotinoid thiamethoxam - for the treatment of sugar beet seed in response to…
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
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Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Otterly Lovely
So far 2023 has brought with it some otterly wonderful news for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust!
Weedy winners for your garden!
It has been drummed into so many of us that some plants are bad news – they’re unsightly, dangerous to other plants, and if you see any creeping into your garden you should immediately pull them…
Watch out for wildlife
Our return to normal could spell bad news for our precious creatures. But it doesn’t have to be that way, as a little care and attention will make all the difference.
New protection for the North Sea announced
Today we’re delighted with the news that four of our offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have finally been protected from damaging bottom towed fishing activity. Bex Lynam, Marine Advocacy…
Help Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Give Seas a Chance this World Oceans Day
Today’s promising news to begin the process for designating Highly Protected Marine Areas by the end of 2022 shows what decades of campaigning can achieve, and is a glimmer of hope for the future…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Natural icon of the Yorkshire Dales will be saved forever!
Staff at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are celebrating this week after receiving the news that a funding application to the Heritage Lottery Fund has been successful. Thanks to National Lottery players…