Investigations into the source of pollution at a popular beach in south Wales remain inconclusive more than a week after people were told to avoid going into the water....
To celebrate World Peatland Day on the 2nd of June, people will now be able to search where peatland is being restored and by whom with a newly launched data layer on the Welsh Peatland Data Map....
More than 600 homes in a Surrey village have been told not to drink their tap water after tests indicated “a possible deterioration in quality” linked to a historical fuel leak....
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is calling for people with an interest in the health of Wales’ water environment to participate in the first of a series of consultations about future plans to protect and improve water across Wales....
A rare dragonfly looks set to have a very successful breeding season at Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve. At the start of our survey season, we found that 328 dragonflies had already emerged. That’s half of the total from the whole of last year’s season....
The latest National Bat Monitoring Program report, out today, finds that out of the population trends for 11 of the UK’s 17 breeding bat species, none have declined and five show encouraging signs of initial recovery from historical declines (prior to the 25 years since monitoring began)....
12, 13, 14 July 2024 - This July sees the return of Global Birdfair. Come along to Lyndon Top in Rutland for a celebration of birds and birdwatching, with a fantastic mix of talks, events and workshops.
We’re excited to share our five live cameras with you this spring and summer. Make the most of an opportunity to experience some of the UK’s wildlife up close – all without leaving the comfort of your home! You can get a bird’s eye view of what our wildlife gets up to from nature hotspots across England and Scotland. And...
New polling data released today shows that, despite being banned nearly 20 years ago, voters want hunting laws strengthened by the next government and will cast their votes to prove it....
The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest which can strip oak trees of their foliage and leave them susceptible to disease....
Sewage has been pumped into a brook running through a picturesque village on the edge of the Chiltern Hills for nearly a week, The Independent can reveal....
An annual co-ordinated count of Whimbrel across Lancashire has shown that a young nature reserve in Grimsargh is proving to be increasingly popular with the species....
Research led by the University of Exeter and Devon Wildlife Trust based on a ten-year study of wild-living beavers in Devon shows that the animals are having a positive impact on flood and drought alleviation....
UK Nature and Environment summer banner competition - submissions request
We are into June and the solstice is not so far away, so it is time for our seasonal banner competition....
Water quality: Ogmore pollution mystery still unsolved after ban (www.bbc.co.uk)
Investigations into the source of pollution at a popular beach in south Wales remain inconclusive more than a week after people were told to avoid going into the water....
The Great Big Nature Survey | The Wildlife Trusts (www.wildlifetrusts.org)
Take the survey today!...
Sevenoaks: Plans to turn 26-acre farm into nature reserve (www.bbc.co.uk)
A 26-acre farm in Sevenaoks is set to be transformed into a nature haven....
Natural Resources Wales / Public see Wales’ peatland restoration in action (naturalresources.wales)
To celebrate World Peatland Day on the 2nd of June, people will now be able to search where peatland is being restored and by whom with a newly launched data layer on the Welsh Peatland Data Map....
'It’s devastating': Businesses hit as Surrey village told don't drink tap water (inews.co.uk)
More than 600 homes in a Surrey village have been told not to drink their tap water after tests indicated “a possible deterioration in quality” linked to a historical fuel leak....
Tree planting on a Sutherland river bank hailed as a “game changer” in protecting salmon from rising temperatures (www.northern-times.co.uk)
A project to plant trees on a stretch of a Sutherland salmon river to help combat climate change has been completed, it has been announced....
Public wants to see more action on beaver reintroductions - TFN (tfn.scot)
Government agencies dragging their heels on restoring the keystone species, say campaigners...
Have your say on the future of waters in Wales (www.brecon-radnor.co.uk)
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is calling for people with an interest in the health of Wales’ water environment to participate in the first of a series of consultations about future plans to protect and improve water across Wales....
Salmon 'threatened' by record warmth in the River Dee (www.bbc.co.uk)
Wildlife in the River Dee is facing a continued threat by rising water temperatures, conservationists have warned....
Rare dragonfly thrives after successful restoration of peatbogs | Cumbria Wildlife Trust (www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk)
A rare dragonfly looks set to have a very successful breeding season at Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve. At the start of our survey season, we found that 328 dragonflies had already emerged. That’s half of the total from the whole of last year’s season....
Photography study reveals nature recovery (www.nature.scot)
A long-term photography study has revealed the scale of nature restoration at National Nature Reserves (NNRs) across the Highlands....
Common Eider breeds in Cornwall for first time (www.birdguides.com)
Common Eider has bred in Cornwall for the first time....
NBMP Annual Report - Reports - Bat Conservation Trust (www.bats.org.uk)
The latest National Bat Monitoring Program report, out today, finds that out of the population trends for 11 of the UK’s 17 breeding bat species, none have declined and five show encouraging signs of initial recovery from historical declines (prior to the 25 years since monitoring began)....
Global Birdfair - the UK's biggest birder festival (www.rspb.org.uk)
12, 13, 14 July 2024 - This July sees the return of Global Birdfair. Come along to Lyndon Top in Rutland for a celebration of birds and birdwatching, with a fantastic mix of talks, events and workshops.
RSPB: Need a nature break? Tune in to our wildlife camera livestreams! (www.rspb.org.uk)
We’re excited to share our five live cameras with you this spring and summer. Make the most of an opportunity to experience some of the UK’s wildlife up close – all without leaving the comfort of your home! You can get a bird’s eye view of what our wildlife gets up to from nature hotspots across England and Scotland. And...
New figures say strengthening fox hunting law is a vote winner in key battleground areas (www.league.org.uk)
New polling data released today shows that, despite being banned nearly 20 years ago, voters want hunting laws strengthened by the next government and will cast their votes to prove it....
Farming News - DEFA: Public to be vigilant against oak processionary moth (farming.co.uk)
The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest which can strip oak trees of their foliage and leave them susceptible to disease....
Kent hosts hundreds of wild beavers, survey finds (www.bbc.co.uk)
A new survey suggests the number of wild beavers now living in Kent runs into the hundreds....
Bid to transform Salisbury Broken Bridges land into nature reserve (www.bbc.co.uk)
A former farm could be transformed into a nature reserve, if a public appeal for funds succeeds....
People urged to nurture nature as 30 Days Wild challenge turns ten | The Wildlife Trusts (www.wildlifetrusts.org)
The Wildlife Trusts are urging the public to nurture nature this June to celebrate the tenth birthday of 30 Days Wild....
Little terns fly 3,000 miles from Africa to Hartlepool beach as Durham Wildlife Trust volunteers keep watch (www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk)
Locals are able to get their first glimpse of a popular bird that has started to arrive in Seaton Carew after a 3000-mile trip from Africa....
Sewage pumped into river in picturesque Chilterns village for five consecutive days (www.independent.co.uk)
Sewage has been pumped into a brook running through a picturesque village on the edge of the Chiltern Hills for nearly a week, The Independent can reveal....
Record Whimbrel count made at Lancashire wetland (www.birdguides.com)
An annual co-ordinated count of Whimbrel across Lancashire has shown that a young nature reserve in Grimsargh is proving to be increasingly popular with the species....
Research backs beavers in fight against flooding and droughts | Devon Wildlife Trust (www.devonwildlifetrust.org)
Research led by the University of Exeter and Devon Wildlife Trust based on a ten-year study of wild-living beavers in Devon shows that the animals are having a positive impact on flood and drought alleviation....