
Wildlife and Countryside Link
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Wildlife and Countryside Link represents 88 organisations working together to support & enjoy the natural environment #WilderByDesign
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http://www.wcl.org.uk 12-03-2012 14:53:49
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Government’s watchdog The Office for Environmental Protection has branded Planning Bill as environmental regression🥀 Ministers must not water down protections for communities and wildlife🚨 It's time to get #WilderByDesign & raise the bar for nature & neighbourhoods🏡 More via ENDS Report 👇


Without changes the Planning Bill could rip up protections for habitats including internationally important chalk streams🚨 Vague promises on compensation won't do - we need strong nature protections Read more via Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust & Helena Horton 👇 theguardian.com/environment/20…



With District licensing used by groups including Freshwater Habitats Trust for years to create high quality ponds in compensation for those lost🫧 Changes in the Planning Bill could see this system swapped for one with less evidence behind it👎 Read more👇 wcl.org.uk/newt-conservat…



New analysis from environmental coalition Wildlife and Countryside Link reveals the harm being caused to beloved nature sites and treasured British wildlife by harmful invasive species. c-js.uk/42UOkWb



What’s buzzing, fluttering & crawling in your Tiny Forest? Join the Tiny Forest Wildlife Count from 17 May to 1 June and find out! Your data will help Earthwatch Europe understand how Tiny Forests help #UrbanWildlife Sign up👉 earthwatch.org.uk/tiny-forest-wi… #TFWildlifeCount


From Yorkshire to Exmoor, our most valuable nature sites are on the frontlines of harm from nature invaders 🚨 Wildlife and Countryside Link analysis shows that thousands of invasive species have been reported at sites of special scientific interest across the country 👇 wcl.org.uk/valuable-natur…



Less than one month to go until the #GreatBigGreenWeek 🥳 Between 7th & 15th June, people up & down the country will come together in a wave of action to protect the planet🌍 Find a local event near you: greatbiggreenweek.com Let’s #SwapTogether for good 💚 The Climate Coalition



... including here in Eden (featured in the article!) We're supporting Wildlife and Countryside Link call for more funding from the government to support our efforts and our fantastic volunteers to #stopthespread #INNSweek The Rivers Trust

An honour for our CEO Richard Benwell to feature in ENDS Report Power List 2025👍 In very good company alongside Dr Mya-Rose Craig, The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Green Alliance & more🌱 Read the full list👇 endsreport.com/article/191832…

