GWCT News Blog

The original blog we wrote has, not surprisingly, generated some comment, particularly with respect to the suggestion of a derogation on its use on kale in wild bird cover.

Protecting an area for a species works in theory, however, that does not mean they will go there!

Following the recent reintroduction of White-tailed eagles to the Isle of Wight in southern England, proposals are now being made for a second re-introduction of eagles to East Anglia. 

Watch this short video from the Fieldsports Channel, featuring an interview with GWCT Communications Director Andrew Gilruth.

Bees’ Needs Week is an annual event coordinated by Defra and delivered in partnership with several charities, businesses, conservation groups and academic institutions to help raise awareness of bees and other pollinators. Events to celebrate insects are taking place across England from 9-15^th July.

We respond to a recent piece in The Guardian about the dramatic long-term decline in flying insects in nature reserves across Germany.

With Sir David Attenborough today voicing his concern for UK butterfly populations I was reminded of some of the findings from our 2005 study into the effects of pheasant management at wood edges.

The GWCT applauds the recent call from the RSPCA for a ban on the sale of ‘raccoon dogs’ in the UK. 

Dr Matt Elliot, Conservation Advisor at the Woodland Trust discusses the disease and the need for more research.