Long-awaited Environment Act passed
The Wildlife Trusts respond to the passing of the Environment Act.
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Can we have the Bill please?
The Wildlife Trusts have been calling for an Environment Act for a long time and, with Brexit coming, we especially welcome today’s draft Bill. But what's in it, is it good and what would it…
A creeping green crisis could be lurking in Hampshire’s wild waters
Act now to stop the spread of water primrose before it’s too late
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Tackling the emergency
Society is finally waking up to the seriousness of climate change and biodiversity collapse, but will we act fast enough to turn this environmental emergency into a positive future?
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…
Jack snipe
This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.
Wildlife Trust goes to Westminster
Staff, trustees, members, volunteers and local supporters gathered with thousands of people from across the UK for a Mass Lobby of Parliament - calling for action to secure nature’s recovery.
Dipper
The chocolate-brown, plump dipper can often be seen bobbing up and down on a stone in a fast-flowing river. It feeds on underwater insects by walking straight into, and under, the water.
Green tortoise beetle
When threatened, the Green tortoise beetle acts just like a tortoise, pulling its feet and antennae in and hunkering down, gripping the leaf it is on as tightly as possible. Look for it on White…
Grey seal
Have you ever seen the curious face of a grey seal bobbing in the waves when visiting the beach? Grey seals can be seen lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down. Sometimes they are…
Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…