Wildlife faces its last stand
The Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is being billed as a way to unlock growth while restoring nature. But beneath that promise lies a serious risk to wildlife and wild places they –…
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Planning & Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill progresses through the Lords, we highlight the issues that still remain with Part 3, what must change, and how to keep nature at the heart of decisions.
Can the Cunliffe Report drive real change for our waterways?
The recently published Cunliffe Report arrives at a critical moment for England’s struggling waterways. Our Policy & Advocacy Officer, Lorna Selby, explores whether it goes far enough to…
Slight tweaks, same threat: Why the Planning and Infrastructure Bill still harms nature
The amendments are a small shift forward, but they don’t change the big picture. This is still a bad bill for nature – just slightly less damaging than before.
There’s no growth on a dead planet. Why Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is a big problem for wildlife.
Debbie Tann MBE, Chief Executive at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust shares her views on the latest reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
With the new Government focused on growth, how can we ensure that development is sustainable, and truly supports nature’s recovery?
The policy of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provides a key opportunity, but currently, exemption loopholes are undermining the policy, and must be addressed urgently if we are to deliver a nature-…
A Message from the CEO: The Importance of the General Election for Nature
In just under a week’s time, the polls will open for one of the most important elections in our lifetime.
A vicious cycle – how recent pollution events expose more toxic issues under the surface
The speed and strength of response to the threat of untreated wastewater being ‘over-pumped’ into the River Test at Chilbolton by Southern Water has been powerful and shows just how passionately…
Together, we must make 2024 a pivotal year for nature's recovery
New years often start with high hopes and expectations, lists of things to achieve, changes to be made. But 2024 truly is make or break for nature. This is our big chance, our shot at getting it…
Farlington Marshes – An Uncertain Future?
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve has an uncertain future. This blog highlights the amazing wildlife that calls this nature reserve home, the history of Farlington, why the site is at risk and why…