
Our thoughts on DEFRA’s Beaver Consultation
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust welcomes the Government’s decision to extend native species protected status to beavers, and agrees with the proposals outlined in the consultation to…
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust welcomes the Government’s decision to extend native species protected status to beavers, and agrees with the proposals outlined in the consultation to…
Last year alone, there were just over 400,000 spills of sewage into England’s rivers and seas. It is evident that urgent action is needed to end sewage pollution.
Last Wednesday afternoon, Portsmouth’s councillors overwhelmingly voted to 'pause and rethink' plans for Tipner West.
In Cheriton, a rural lane has been funnelling harmful sediment into the local chalk stream. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been helping the community to find a solution.
Flooding is an issue which affects people across Hampshire, but could nature-based solutions be the answer? Hear the key findings of recent research into the views of local residents.
The electric flash of blue as a kingfisher whizzes past can cause a stir at any time of year but, as the colours fade in autumn, these birds become even more visible. Look out for them watching…
The white-clawed crayfish is the UK's only native freshwater crayfish, but sadly it is under threat from a non-native competitor. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has been working…
There are lots of insects we might associate with autumn rolling in – spiders, crane flies, wasps – but what about ladybirds?
When you head out on a walk or even into the garden, how often do you see some type of wildlife? Almost every time is the likely answer! Did you know that you could be sitting on a gold mine of…
As autumn approaches, we are beginning to see different species out and about. As some species head south, others are beginning their annual cycle. This week we talk about some of the wildlife to…