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 –…
Blog: Debbie Tann MBE
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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.
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.
Why food and farming matters for nature’s recovery – reflections from Groundswell 2024
At the end of June, a small delegation from the Trust attended Groundswell – the regenerative agriculture festival. Founded just eight years ago, it’s grown into something of a phenomenon –…
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.
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…
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…
An update on our rejected bid for Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
Following the disappointing outcome from the Hampshire County Council Decision Day last week, there remain unanswered questions around the reasons for our bid being rejected as well as the long…
Earth Day 2023 was a Big One – inspiring and frustrating in equal measure.
"The Big One" on Earth Day saw thousands of people coming together in common cause to push for urgent government action on the climate and nature crisis. But it's sad to see the…