The Wildlife Trusts

Policy

Wildlife Trusts consider legal challenge against Defra authorisation of neonicotinoids

The Wildlife Trusts are exploring whether a 2018 decision from the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides could enable a legal challenge

clock 27 January 2021 • 3 min read

Policy

Could Jordan Cereals point the way for a flourishing post-Brexit green farming sector?

The Jordans Farm Partnerships provides incentives to farmers to conserve some of their land for nature leading to the creation of more than 4,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in the last five years, according to a new study

clock 12 January 2021 • 3 min read

Biodiversity

Biodiversity recovery: Boris Johnson pledges to protect 30 per cent of UK land by 2030

Prime Minister sets out fresh nature recovery targets for UK as he joins leaders of Germany, France, Bangladesh, and Mexico in backing Leaders Pledge for Nature, a 10-point plan geared at reversing global nature loss

clock 28 September 2020 • 4 min read

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Government urged to create 'wild belt' nature recovery areas as part of planning reforms

Charity the Wildlife Trusts warns government's current planning reform proposals risk undermining efforts to protect nature and biodiversity

clock 17 September 2020 • 3 min read

Policy

Agriculture Bill 'on track', but Green Brexit plans face fresh challenges

Agriculture Bill takes a step forward, as a reports emerge of row between Holyrood and Westminster over the government's post-Brexit plans for environmental and food standards

clock 08 July 2020 • 5 min read

Biodiversity

CCC urges Defra to ensure that Environmental Land Management scheme aligns with UK climate goals

Government's climate advisory body gives it take on scheme designed to pay farmers for carrying out work that enhances the environment .

clock 24 June 2020 • 7 min read