Some protection reinstated for at-risk Local Wildlife Sites
Thanks to a Wildlife Trust campaign, Local Wildlife Sites have been reinstated in the National Planning Policy Framework as sites on which development should be restricted.
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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!
Wildlife sanctuary sites
Our wildlife sanctuaries are not accessible to the public. These sites are our most fragile nature reserves, or are rewilding sites in the process of recovery. As sanctuary sites, they play a vital role in helping the rarest and most vulnerable species across our two counties thrive, free from disturbance.
Just how safe are our designated sites?
Many of our most precious wildlife sites have legal protections, but what does this mean in practice?
Creating new nesting sites for terns
Sometimes conservation problems require imaginative solutions – and for the Trust,
one of the latest and very best examples is our work to save the terns of the Solent
one of the latest and very best examples is our work to save the terns of the Solent
Local Plans
Speak up for nature by responding to your Local Plan consultation!
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…
Local elections 2024
The local elections are a great opportunity for people to ensure their future local representatives take ecological and climate emergency seriously.
Donation from local co-operative to help to protect local sealife
Three local wildlife Trusts are saying a big thank you to a regional co-operative - Southern Co-op - after a generous donation will help protect our local sealife.
My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
Identify your local #WasteOfSpace
Identify your local #WasteOfSpace
Meet our local area volunteers: caring for local wildlife and supporting the trust
Eight Local Area Volunteer Groups from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been raising money for the Trust throughout the winter months.