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Badger

Government gives badgers a reprieve

The Wildlife Trusts delighted that vaccination gets priority in the fight against bovine tuberculosis

Today the Government set out the next phase of their strategy to combat bovine…

David Bellamy at Meathop Moss Nature Reserve 1998

David Bellamy - a tribute from The Wildlife Trusts

Botanist, broadcaster and former President of The Wildlife Trusts, David Bellamy, has died – sad news to the generations of nature-lovers that he entertained and inspired. David was a great friend…

Otter

Otterly Pawsome News!

The first ever otter caught on camera in Birmingham city centre, but plastic in poop raises new concerns

Action for Insects

INSECT APOCALYPSE - WILL YOU TAKE ACTION FOR INSECTS PLEDGE?

Insects are dying out up to 8 times faster than larger animals and globally 41% of insect species face extinction. Insects…

Children hunting for mini beasts at Centre of the Earth

New report shows how nature nurtures children

The Wildlife Trusts call for every child to have a daily one-hour nature boost

The Wildlife Trusts commissioned a study by the Institute of Education at UCL to evaluate the impact that…

chaser

No let-up in net loss of UK’s nature

The UK’s wildlife continues to decline according to the State of Nature 2019 report. The latest findings show that since rigorous scientific monitoring began in the 1970s there has been a 13%…

Badger

Statement regarding 'Seven Cornfields'

Whilst understanding the need to build new homes, The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country are strongly opposed to any new development that will have significant negative impacts on…

Michael Parkes in his favourite wild space

Giving the gift of wildlife to future generations

After ten years of membership with the Trust and retirement approaching, Michael Parkes is not only looking forward to volunteering with the Trust when he has more time, but has also made the…