HS2 decision will destroy precious wild places
Today, 11 February 2020, the government gave the green light to the High Speed 2 rail project, without even acknowledging the devastating impact on the hundreds of precious wild places and the…
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Environment Bill published today
An important first step towards nature’s recovery, but several crucial improvements are needed to save wildlife, say The Wildlife Trusts.
HS2 – new report reveals exorbitant cost to nature
A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts today reveals, for the first time, the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.
New nest boxes make the Trust's head office a home for swifts
The Trust has installed four swift boxes at its head office Grebe House in St Albans.
Local hedgehog events raise awareness and funds for wildlife
A partnership project between the Trust and Harpenden-based Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary has raised more than £1,300 for wildlife and helped spread awareness about the risks facing hedgehogs…
Harvest Festival raises over £4,500 for wildlife
More than 1,000 people came together at Tewin Cricket Pitch on Sunday to celebrate the apple harvest at Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust’s annual Apple Day, raising over £4,500 for wildlife.
Rare bat population found near Stevenage
One of Britain’s largest barbastelle bat populations found near St Paul’s Walden just outside Stevenage.
Hundreds gather to celebrate Hertfordshire’s wildlife
Despite the wet weather, the Festival of Wildlife attracted almost 2,000 people to Panshanger Park to discover and celebrate wildlife.
Council is taking swift action for wildlife
New Stevenage neighbourhood nature plan will see new homes for endangered swifts.
River restoration brings residents closer to wildlife
A partnership project between Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the Wild Trout Trust has restored river habitat along the River Lea in Wheathampstead for the benefit of wildlife and the local…