Tales of whales and Wally, orca and oyster, and world’s largest flapper skate appear in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2021 marine review
Conservation successes undermined by increasing disruption to UK seas
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Help wildlife at home
From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.
First locations for The Wildlife Trusts’ Atlantic rainforest recovery programme announced
Isle of Man and North Wales are first to benefit from £38million Aviva fund
Flower crab spider
The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…
Wildlife Trusts Wales challenges Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme Business Case
Wildlife Trusts Wales has welcomed the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Business Case, while cautioning that the scheme’s success will rely on Ministers adequately funding its…
Blue-tailed damselfly
The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.
The UK Government has launched an attack on nature - tearing up the most fundamental legal protections our remaining wildlife has
The largest threat to nature in a generation is happening before our very own eyes, with UK government planning to scrap all EU laws relating to the legal protections of our natural spaces. We…
Wildlife Trusts Wales concerned about lack of urgency and ambition in Welsh Government Net Zero Carbon Plan
Wildlife Trusts Wales respond to the Welsh Governments recent Net Zero Carbon Plan announcement.
Worsening river pollution in Wales threatens water quality and aquatic life, Wildlife Trusts Wales warns
Seven of nine specially designated rivers in Wales are now heavily polluted with phosphorous, a new report from Natural Resources Wales has found
Sir David Attenborough awarded Rothschild medal in recognition of 60 years of inspiration and indefatigable support given to The Wildlife Trusts
Profound thanks for championing UK nature, say The Wildlife Trusts
Dog whelk
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.