Mendip is home to a number of wonderful Tilio-Acerion woodland sites. This particular type of woodland is typically only found on shallow base-rich soils on steep rocky slopes, such as the…

This week marks five years since Craig Bennett joined The Wildlife Trusts as Chief Executive. He reflects on the seismic changes in that time – from a global pandemic to environmental policy…

With breeding bird activity increasing, we’ve put away our chainsaws and brush cutters for the time being, and have instead been concentrating on infrastructure based work.

Farming depends profoundly on nature to deliver safe, sustainable and healthy foods. But the food system beyond the farm gate - the buyers, marketeers, retailers and restaurants – largely drives…

As gardeners, we like to think we are close to the land and doing our bit for the environment. Unfortunately the modern horticultural industry can come at a huge environmental cost. Here, we'…

The planning system matters for nature. 11 March 2025 saw the UK Government publish a Planning and Infrastructure Bill. But does it go far enough for nature? The Wildlife Trusts' Head of Land…

As we celebrate International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on women at the top of The Wildlife Trusts.

Ask any birder how they got into their hobby, and you will usually find somewhere in their distant past a species that sparked their imagination, which was the start of a lifelong interest in…

The right tree in the right place can provide many benefits to nature and help in the fight against climate change. However, the wrong tree in the wrong place can actually cause more harm than…

There is a lot to applaud in the Climate Change Committee’s seventh carbon budget advice to the UK Government, which is out today. But some key gaps remain on nature and resilience; director of…