Two beavers have been introduced into a hidden valley cared for by the National Trust, on the flanks of the South Downs First introduction by the National Trust in south east England Local supporters have helped fund the scheme, on land that was bought by local people to be donated to the Trust Aim is…
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Press release – Wildlife and Countryside Link
Major new campaign to protect nature launches today backed by 50+ nature organisations, plus celebrities and political figures PM called on to lead the way globally on commitments to nature by putting nature promises into law ahead of hosting global talks Public urged to sign petition to show support for legally binding nature protections –…
National Trust press release
National Trust and partners signal hope and healing with blossoming ambitions around the UK Conservation charity and partners choose spring blossom as a symbol of reflection and hope, with plan to plant blossoming tree circles in towns and cities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland over next five years Tree circles and individual blossom tree…
Press release – National Trust
National Trust sites prove successful breeding grounds for peregrine falcons 11 peregrine falcon chicks discovered at four sites cared for by the National Trust Lockdown pair at Corfe Castle successfully hatch three chicks, and the return of visitors hasn’t put them off Peaks partnership work results in most successful breeding season in High Peak since…
Press release – UK now values nature more by National Trust
UK values nature more as a result of lockdown, according to summer solstice poll A third of adults are more interested in nature as a result of lockdown More than half say they plan to make a habit of spending time in nature ‘when things go back to normal’ Just over two thirds of adults…
Press release – National Trust acquires gateway to Lorna Doone country
Charity acquires gateway to Lorna Doone’s Exmoor Legendary landscape acquired to protect nature and benefit people Scenes from the novel can be discovered in the landscape Every penny donated or spent on site will be used for wildlife projects in the area Landscape purchased before coronavirus crisis The National Trust has announced its acquisition of…
National Trust for Scotland
Save our Scotland, by saving the National Trust for Scotland (of which I am a member). And there isn’t any coyness about the ask or the reason for it: The important thing there is ‘now and for the future’, I think. That projected loss of £28m is from a recent income of around £60m –…
Press release – Wimpole Home Farm successes by National Trust
Farming for nature pays off for Wimpole Rare farmland bird numbers double in six years Invertebrate numbers increase by over a third in 13 years Farmland sequesters high levels of carbon while producing food and making a profit Nature and soil health are flourishing at the National Trust’s Wimpole Home Farm near Cambridge according to…
Stay local this weekend urge wildlife NGOs in England – press release
Stay local and check for info before travelling this weekend, urge major nature groups With fair weather expected this weekend and restrictions in England relaxed, people will be keen to get outside and into nature. Major nature charities are urging the public to consider four things before travelling to beauty spots or nature sites. The…
National Trust press release – Endangered bee gets a foothold in Somerset
Endangered bee gets a foothold in Somerset Lytes Cary designated as one of only two exemplary sites for the Shrill carder bee in England Bee is a priority species due to the huge losses of flower rich habitats since the 1950s National Trust volunteers, staff and farm tenants have worked together to make a safe…