A vast Highland estate has been acquired in a landmark deal aimed at restoring a mosaic of Scotland’s most precious habitats, from peatlands and woodlands to heathlands, in a bid to bolster biodiversity and carbon sequestration. Oxygen Conservation, a company specialising in large-scale environmental restoration, has purchased the 15,000-acre Dorback Estate, […]
Celebrating progress in upland restoration: four milestones from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s heartening to see major strides being made in restoring the UK’s uplands for nature, the climate and people. Across the UK, progress has been achieved in land being acquired for restoration, community-driven projects and policy reform—all moving us closer to a future where nature […]
DEFRA reaffirms pledge to end snare use in England
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has reiterated its commitment to banning snares in England. The commitment follows a landmark ban on the use of snares which came into force in Scotland on Monday, drawing praise from wildlife groups, who urged the UK Government to implement a similar […]
Call for snares ban in England as Scottish ban comes into force
A landmark ban on the use of snares comes into force in Scotland on Monday, drawing praise from wildlife groups who are urging the UK Government to implement a similar prohibition in England. The decision leaves England as the only country in Great Britain where these controversial traps remain legal. The […]
Wildlife Trusts secure Rothbury Estate “for nature and the nation”
In a historic move heralded as a landmark moment for conservation in England, the Wildlife Trusts have acquired a significant portion of the Rothbury Estate, situated on the edge of Northumberland National Park. The purchase, conducted in collaboration with Northumberland Wildlife Trust, marks the first stage of a transformative project to […]