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
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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…
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-…
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
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.
Developers can now reserve off-site Biodiversity Net Gain units at Wildlife Trust’s first Isle of Wight habitat bank
Developers delivering projects across southern England and the Solent can now reserve off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s first habitat bank…
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust hosts parliamentary event to call for urgent action to address the exploitation of biodiversity net gain exemptions
The event focussed on the critical issue of the mass exploitation of exemptions to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the flagship policy designed to ensure new developments compensate for any habitat…
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for the Wildlife Lover
Good news for Christmas shoppers! We have plenty of gift ideas that are perfect for wildlife lovers. Here are ten of the best...
National Planning Policy Framework & Local Wildlife Sites
Yesterday the Government released the new National Planning Policy Framework for England. And the good news is that Local Wildlife Sites are back in!
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…