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The first ever otter caught on camera in Birmingham city centre, but plastic in poop raises new concerns
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Good News for the River Stour
The restoration of a two kilometre stretch of the River Stour in the Black Country is set to get underway thanks to £100,000 from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Community Green…
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
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How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Wins in the Willows
A touch of irony here: in the week that leaving the EU is dominating the news again, Birmingham City Council has announced their success in securing European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) to…
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…
Mining for Moles. Andy Slater, EcoRecord
Despite the recent news that a fifth of UKs wild mammals are at high risk of extinction, at least one is doing remarkably well – the mole is the second most numerous species, second only to the…
Action for Insects
Insects are dying out up to 8 times faster than larger animals and 41% of insect species face extinction.
This is a grave cause for concern - it impacts us all as well as all wildlife. Insects pollinate three quarters of our food crops, as well as being the main food source for many birds, small mammals and fish.
Loss of their habitat and overuse of pesticides are two of the major causes of this looming catastrophe. However the good news is that it's not too late to act.
Insect populations can recover, and we know what needs to be done to save them.
Take ACTION for Insects and help tackle this crisis.
This is a grave cause for concern - it impacts us all as well as all wildlife. Insects pollinate three quarters of our food crops, as well as being the main food source for many birds, small mammals and fish.
Loss of their habitat and overuse of pesticides are two of the major causes of this looming catastrophe. However the good news is that it's not too late to act.
Insect populations can recover, and we know what needs to be done to save them.
Take ACTION for Insects and help tackle this crisis.
Educators and Group Leaders
We know you know getting outside is important for development - we also know you're under pressure. We're here to help! Our expert educators love getting muddy and hunting for minibeasts, putting the 'cool' into creepy crawlies and the 'wow' into wildlife.Please browse through our services and contact us on 0121 523 0094 or info@bbcwildlife.org.uk if you'd like to discuss any option further.
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We are always looking for passionate people to join our team. If you have an interest in nature conservation, we would love to hear from you. Browse our current job opportunities.