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What is bottom trawling?
Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary ‘Ocean’ shines a light on the devastation that bottom trawling wreaks on seabeds. Here we explain more about what bottom trawling is.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What’s in a name?
Scientific names often reveal interesting facts about the evolutionary history of the species. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting scientific names for British wildlife.
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!
Councils can deal with the nature emergency
COP 26 isn't all about nations and world leaders. Your local council has enormous power to ignore or choose to deal with the climate and nature emergencies! Find out why councils are so…
After the crisis, what happens next?
Things have changed rapidly and dramatically. As we start to consider life after lockdown, we have a unique opportunity to reimagine society, and the Trust has a chance to influence this. We need your thoughts on what a different world could look like.
What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Change what you eat
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.
Trust and RSPB response to latest Tipner West plans
“A dangerous and damaging precedent” - Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and the RSPB respond to latest Tipner West plans in the draft Portsmouth Local Plan.
Local elections 2024
The local elections are a great opportunity for people to ensure their future local representatives take ecological and climate emergency seriously.
What are nature-based solutions?
The decline of nature and the climate crisis are linked - but so are their solutions.