Beavers in the news
It’s been a noisy week for beavers in the media, but still not a lot of clarity about what their future will be.
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What do the Government’s first 100 days mean for wildlife in Devon?
Arbitrary milestone though it may be, we recently passed 100 days since the July general election, at which the UK welcomed its first change in governing party since 2010. Have we therefore seen…
Hello Team Wilder: Jeremy from Exminster Green Spaces
We spoke to Jeremy Pyne from Exminster Green Spaces Group to find out about his Team Wilder journey...
Fascinating flying ants
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…
Wilder Diaries: Creating an oasis for families and wildlife
How do you create a successful family-friendly glamping site that not only caters to those with hidden disabilities, but also benefits local wildlife? We spoke to Dannie and Andrew from Leafy…
Planning for success: how the new UK Government can deliver on housebuilding targets whilst tackling the nature and climate crises
With a new UK Government now in situ, Becky Pullinger, head of land use planning at The Wildlife Trusts, reviews what is needed to deliver on one of their key manifesto pledges – to build new…
The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…
Reform UK's manifesto: a ‘contract’ with the people of the UK
Today, Reform UK has launched its manifesto – it is presented as a ‘contract’ with the people of the UK.
The Labour Party's manifesto: nature and climate crises, an urgent challenge that must be faced?
After outlining their plans for nature's recovery, the Labour Party has now launched their official manifesto. In this blog, I review what's new, including a recognition that the nature…
The Green Party’s manifesto: bold commitments that put nature at the centre
Today, the Green Party has released its manifesto, which contextualises some of the greatest challenges to society against the backdrop of the nature and climate crises.