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Spring has arrived at The Rothbury Estate

Duncan Hutt, Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explains why livestock grazing is central to our plans for the future of this farmed landscape ...
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Bringing climate action into the heart of learning - advice from a teacher

Edd Moore is an award-winning environmentalist, former eco-coordinator and primary school teacher. Here, he shares his top ...
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Maize growth for energy: A growing threat to soil health

Maize grown for biogas is accelerating soil erosion and river pollution – yet Government support for the sector continues. Gemma Lane, Land Use Policy Manager, explains why this threatens our soils, ...
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Small actions lead to big impact

Campaigning can feel hard, but you’re making a real difference every day. Sara Booth-Card, Campaigning and Impact Manager, explains why your actions matter.
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Famous faces set to ‘supercharge’ movement for nature’s recovery

The Wildlife Trusts announce new vice president, David Oakes, alongside two inspiring new ambassadors, Inka Cresswell and Louis VI ...
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Rothbury Virtual Valentine's Gift

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that comes straight from the heart. The Rothbury Estate is a rare, heart-shaped expanse of moorland, woodland and rivers in Northumberland. A place where wildlife, ...
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A new chapter for Cornwall’s wild rivers: beavers return

In a landmark moment for nature recovery, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has reintroduced beavers to the wild for the first time. Cheryl Marriott, Director of Nature and People, shares how the project came ...
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Why IPBES 12 was a landmark moment for UK nature conservation

Leigh is the Director of International at The Wildlife Trusts Leigh Morris, Director of International at The Wildlife Trusts, explains why last week’s conference in Manchester was a landmark moment ...
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EDF makes distorted claims about Hinkley C fish deterrent

The developers of Hinkley C continue to misrepresent the impact that the nuclear plant will have on nature Today EDF has published a press release which misrepresents the cost of its acoustic fish ...
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First beaver reintroductions in Cornwall set precedent for wild releases in England

One of the first wild beaver releases in England to go through the formal application process took place in Cornwall yesterday. It is a historic moment which paves the way for future wild beaver ...
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Great spider crab

Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab. A pear-shaped crab with a pointed face, the great spider crab has long, spindly legs like a ...
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Box tree moth

This moth first arrived in the UK in 2007 and has rapidly spread throughout England. The box tree moth is native to Asia and possibly arrived in the UK on imported box plants. The first known sighting ...