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Government puts bees at risk
The Government has again put bees at risk
The Wildlife Trusts: Our priorities for the next UK Government
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust strongly oppose…
Common prawn
The common prawn is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time exploring rockpools - particularly their characteristic quick dart into the darkness just as you spot them!
Barnacle goose
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose…
Lugworm
Have you ever seen those worm-like mounds on beaches? Those are a sign of lugworms! The worms themselves are very rarely seen except by fishermen who dig them up for bait.
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Celebrities Back Last Chance for UK Government to Fulfil Promise to Ban Sale of Peat
Along with celebrity supporters, we are urging the UK Government to seize a final chance to ban sales of peat products ahead of the general election as promised.
Large parts of civil society are united in opposition to the Retained EU Law Bill – it’s time the UK Government listened
The Wildlife Trusts urge the UK Government to withdraw the Retained EU Law Bill (REUL). Along with others across industry, business, unions and charities, we believe this bill will endanger rights…
Rabbit
Who doesn’t love spotting rabbits hopping through long grass during a walk in the countryside? They are a common sight but it is always a treat to see their curious faces popping up, ears stood…
Hertfordshire’s Rivers awarded Government grant from Green Recovery Challenge Fund
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust have been awarded a grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The grant of nearly £200,000 has been awarded to…