Don't spark disaster: changing public behaviour as UK wildfire risk grows
Nina tells us about the impact of wildfires on the North York Moors, and how her team are adapting their public communications to meet this evolving risk.
Community
From community meadows to nature corridors: Local Nature Recovery Strategies in action
Discover how these community-owned plans are making a real difference, both locally and nationally.
The secret life of a suburban garden visitor
In this post learn more about hedgehogs and how you can help them.
Ruth Davis: nature, trade and partnership – reflections from China
Ruth Davis shares her reflections from her recent visit to China with the Defra Secretary of State, Emma Reynolds. Read this post to find out more.
National Plant Health Week: protecting the green foundations of our lives
This week (11-17 May) is National Plant health week, and we are celebrating our plant health heroes. Read this post to find out the importance of this work and the networks which are key to plant health protection.
How councils are finding greener ways to manage weeds in our parks and streets
When you walk through your local park or along the pavement, you might not think much about how the weeds are kept under control. But behind the scenes, councils across the country are rethinking their approach, moving away from chemical …
The National Landscapes Association: Your Natural Partner, championing nature, people and place
For 70 years, National Landscapes have delivered for nature and communities through collaboration and stewardship. They are spaces where people and nature thrive together, providing vital ecosystem services that sustain economies, tourism, wildlife, and recreation. I’m Hannah Wilcox-Brooke, Head of Nature based solutions at the National Landscapes Association, and in this post I’m excited to tell you about some of our work.
Building on success: funding for new OCEAN projects
In November 2024 at COP29, we shared the 20 projects we'd funded through the first round of our Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme. Today, we're delighted to be back with an update that we're building on first round success and awarding £14 million to community projects through the second funding round.
A new era for nature: first co-created Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy
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Dr Jasmine Parkinson, Posted on:
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Climate change, Community, Nature, Wildlife
From lush, misty cloud forests to snow-dusted mountains, the UK Overseas Territories are spread across all seven major oceans and seas. As members of one British family, the UK government shares responsibility for supporting the conservation of their vast diversity of species, habitats and ecosystems. Today marks an important milestone in the UK’s relationship with its Overseas Territories, as we launch the new UK Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy. Read this post to find out more.
The Protected Landscapes Partnership: working together for nature, people and climate
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Michelle Luscombe, Posted on:
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Community, Nature, Protected Landscapes, Wildlife
Our Protected Landscapes aren’t just lines on a map or signs at the side of the road. Each Protected Landscape has a dedicated team behind it who are experts in their local area and both national and international collaboration. In this post, find out more about the Protected Landscapes Partnership and how you can get …