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Labour's plans for restoring nature: a welcome start
Tonight, the Labour Party has published their plans for nature's recovery. Here, Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts, Craig Bennett, reviews their plans and calls on all other political…
What next?
What does a new Government mean for our environment's uncertain future?
Wilder Diaries: Getting started and finding funding
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group (BANG) has been working to enhance the habitats and their associated biodiversity within Buckfastleigh and the surrounding area. Tracey shares how the group…
What do we want?
As Government publishes its draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill, Harry Barton sets out a vision for what must be done to secure a brighter future for our precious natural world
What does this mean for the UK?
So, what does this mean for the UK? All relevant national policies should be contributing to restoring nature, NOT degrading it. This means better protecting what we already have, and expanding it. Government has set a target for 30% of land in recovery for nature by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050 - in order to achieve this, here's what the Government must commit to:
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…
COP26: What did we learn and what do we do now?
As COP26 closes in Glasgow, CEO of Devon Wildlife Trust Harry Barton reflects on the decisions made at the summit and what it means for the world, the UK and Devon.
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
Change what you eat
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.
What to feed hedgehogs and badgers
Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.
What support can we offer?
Northern Devon Natural Solutions offers one-to-one farm advice within the project areas, as well as a series of workshops and farm demonstrations for landowners & local communities in north Devon.