Conservation grazing helping nature
Conservation grazing is a forward-thinking method of using livestock for wildlife friendly, sustainable farming. Using livestock for conservation grazing purposes has increased in popularity in…
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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 –…
Will the government’s new year's resolutions stick?
Much like trying to get healthy in the new year, I consider whether government plans to restore nature are a meaningful commitment, wishful new year pipedream, or a bit of both.
Farming announcement today a welcome step in the right direction
Today Defra has finally published more details on the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELM) that farmers have been clamoring for. Whilst many questions remain, we welcome a significant step…
Surveys help show how farms can work for wildlife
Arcadian Ecology, the Trust’s ecological consultancy, are carrying out surveys on Vitacress farms this summer, looking to understand how wildlife is using their sites at present, and how they…
Fit for purpose? Reflections on emerging agriculture policy – will it help arrest the climate and ecological emergency?
Ellie Brodie, Head of Land Management for Wildlife Trust's national office, takes a look at how the Agriculture Bill and recent Defra policy statements are stacking up for wildlife and wild…
Operation yellowhammer - how to ensure payments for farmers bring returns for everyone
New research by Wildlife Trusts, National Trusts and RSPB sets out the costs and benefits of investing in nature.
Wildlife Friendly Farmland
Around 70% of England's landmass is farmland - imagine the impact if all of our farms made space for nature.