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Changes planned for public access at Chappetts Copse Nature Reserve
Chappetts Copse Nature Reserve in West Meon is a tranquil, ancient woodland, home to an impressive variety of rare plants including narrow-leaved helleborines, fungi and a healthy population of…
State of Nature 2023: a canary in the coal mine
In 2019 1 in 7 species were threatened with extinction, now it’s 1 in 6, according to the State of Nature 2023 report launched today. When the last State of Nature report was released in 2019, it…
Government approves badger culling to 2026 and ignores public consultation
Today the Government announced that it will continue to issue licenses to kill badgers over the next four years. This will put 130,000 animals at risk of being shot.
Spiked shieldbug
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
Public urged to record and help insects as UK enters ‘peak beetle’ season
The Wildlife Trusts and RHS ask gardeners to help beetles after topsy turvy weather this spring
Demand that your council declares a Nature Emergency!
Councils can deal with the nature emergency
COP 26 isn't all about nations and world leaders. Your local council has enormous power to ignore or choose to deal with the climate and nature emergencies! Find out why councils are so…
Time to vote for nature's recovery
Thousands of people have been calling on Government to stand up for nature. This election is a chance to turn up the volume and tell candidates that they must back nature's recovery.
Introducing HIWWT's New Trainee Ecologists
The Ecology team at HIWWT has just welcomed Trainee Ecologists: Kate Gwynn, Aggie Thompson and Jack Hawnt.
Stopping Sediment in Stoke
The clear water and gravelly beds of chalk streams offer fantastic habitat for wildlife. At Stoke, the Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been working to keep them that way.
Nature's nightlife
Here are a few of our favourite nocturnal species