Isle of Wight Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Authorities across England, including Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council, are producing Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) as required under the Environment Act (2021). These…
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Wildlife wins big: Local nature reserve expands thanks to supporters
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce the expansion of Coulters Dean Nature Reserve, made possible by a generous gift left in a Will and a £50,000 donation from…
Floodplain restoration partnership brings vital wildlife habitat to Lower Test Valley
The Lower Test Valley is reaping the benefits from newly restored habitats. In a project initiated and funded by the Environment Agency and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, the…
Community projects awarded chalk stream grants
As the Watercress and Winterbournes Community Grant Scheme comes to a close, five more fantastic community projects have been awarded funding.
Rare mantis shrimp discovery on the south coast
In an extraordinary find in the waters off the Isle of Wight, a mantis shrimp - renowned for its unique vision and hunting prowess - has been recorded on video, offering a rare glimpse of this…
Trust Director Wins Nature Innovation Award
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is proud to announce that John Durnell, Director of Nature-Based Solutions and Managing Director of Arcadian Ecology & Consulting, has been awarded…
Empowering communities for a wilder future: National Lottery funding boosts Team Wilder
As the National Lottery marks its 30th birthday today - a game changer in bringing positive change to communities and nature - Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce…
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.
Nature charities urge UK Government ministers to protect globally rare chalk streams in planning reform
A group of UK nature charities have written to Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP and Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP calling for action to protect the UK’s chalk streams in planning reforms.
Flagship UK nature project highlights how people power dramatically benefits Hampshire and Isle of Wight communities and wildlife
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature programme empowers local communities to take action for nature.