Conservation organisations are urging the UK government to introduce strict penalties against grouse moors implicated in the illegal killing of birds of prey, following a damning new report by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). The RSPB’s Bird Crime Report 2023, released this week, sheds light on an […]

Cumbria Wildlife Trust has announced ambitious plans to restore Skiddaw Forest and create England’s highest nature reserve In a bold and transformative move for wildlife conservation, the Cumbria Wildlife Trust has unveiled plans to acquire and restore Skiddaw Forest, a vast and iconic landscape in the heart of the Lake District […]

The National Trust has achieved a significant milestone in its nature restoration efforts, restoring over 20,000 hectares of priority habitats across the UK, ahead of its 2025 target. This area, twice the size of Greater Manchester, marks a major success in the organisation’s mission to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. […]

As the “Glorious Twelfth” marks the start of the annual grouse shooting season, Wild Moors is calling for substantial reform of Britain’s upland shooting estates. The nature conservation organisation is pushing for action against destructive management activities that harm wildlife and the environment. This year, a significant number of shoot days […]

Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) has secured Buckfastleigh Moor, a significant 858-acre area of moorland, highlighting the vital role national parks play in land acquisition for public enjoyment and ecological restoration. The newly acquired Buckfastleigh Moor, renowned for its natural heritage, is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and […]