National Planning Policy Framework & Local Wildlife Sites
Yesterday the Government released the new National Planning Policy Framework for England. And the good news is that Local Wildlife Sites are back in!
Yesterday the Government released the new National Planning Policy Framework for England. And the good news is that Local Wildlife Sites are back in!
The planning system is broken. Not only is it failing to create the type of sustainable, healthy communities that we all need but new development continues to tear up valuable habitat and further…
Thanks to a Wildlife Trust campaign, Local Wildlife Sites have been reinstated in the National Planning Policy Framework as sites on which development should be restricted.
Many of our most precious wildlife sites have legal protections, but what does this mean in practice?
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
Philip has been helping to restore Manchester Mosslands for twenty years, helping these rare wetlands to recover. He works in front of a computer most of the time, so he has always enjoyed the…
The Wildlife Trusts respond to new Government White Paper
The Wildlife Trust wants you to enjoy visiting an area where livestock are grazing. If you follow this guide and gain confidence you should enjoy the site even more.
Many properties in rural Hampshire are disconnected from the main sewer network, relying instead on private 'off-mains' systems. Here's a quick guide to how these systems work, and…
Crabbing is a great way to learn about our marine life, but isn't always fun for the crabs themselves! Next time you go, follow these simple steps to show you care for our crustaceans.