A route to nitrate neutrality for the Solent
The Wildlife Trust has put forward a scheme which could see nitrate pollution in the Solent reduced, with added benefits for local people and wildlife.
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Reducing nutrients in our rivers and the Solent
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is demonstrating a nature-based solution to mitigating nitrate pollution in our rivers and the Solent through rewilding intensively managed agricultural land.
Reducing nitrates in the Solent
Recently we stepped forward with an idea that can help wildlife, communities and the economy, whilst tackling the pressing issue of nitrate saturation in the Solent.
First Biodiversity Net Gain and Nitrate Mitigation scheme in the New Forest
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are helping to deliver the first Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nitrate Mitigation scheme in the New Forest.
Nutrient neutrality works: pollution rules don't block housebuilding
The Government wants to ditch laws that require housebuilders not to harm rivers. But we know these rules work – they enable houses to be built and rivers to be protected. Here’s how, writes Ali…
Trust statement on government plans to scrap vital Nutrient Neutrality legislation
Government plans announced this week would see the removal of crucial protections – placing further pressures on our already severely damaged rivers, chalk streams and the Solent.
Wildlife Trust welcomes news on threatened Alton meadow
We've welcomed the news that a developer must conduct a full environmental study if they intend to build on a wildlife-rich meadow near Alton
Which birds migrate to the UK in winter?
Winter is a wondrous time for birdwatching. Though many species depart our UK skies after summer for warmer climes elsewhere, they are substituted by countless winged migrants seeking solace from…
Wonderful news for the Wight, but could we be even wilder?
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust responds to Isle of Wight gaining UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status.
Wildlife Trust responds to news of Ofwat penalties for Southern Water
Ofwat has today given notice that it intends to impose a £126million penalty on Southern Water for its past failure to comply with regulations regarding waste water treatment and monitoring.
Great news for local butterflies as Wildlife Trust purchases Deacon Hill in Winchester
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are delighted to announce the purchase of Deacon Hill. The site is a 10 hectare patchwork of scrub and chalk grassland overlooking the Chilcomb valley…
Trust emphasises importance of nutrient scheme to protect our water from pollution
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has highlighted the crucial role of Nutrient Neutrality schemes in protecting the region’s waterways from yet more pollution.