90 years and counting: historic citizen-science scheme calls on land managers to help red-listed grey partridge
A countrywide bird survey is using its 90 th birthday to call on farmers and land managers to join and commit to supporting wildlife. Since 1933,... read more
08.03.2023 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
World Wildlife day 2023: partnering to support CITES for almost 50 years
Today, for World Wildlife Day 2023, TRAFFIC joins the celebrations of 50 years of CITES and the crucial role of ‘Partnerships for Wildlife... read more
03.03.2023 • By TRAFFIC
Keeping it short – temporary housing for animals means 24 hrs or less
In a new report published in Animals journal, a team of veterinary and biological specialists define what ‘short-term’ should mean when... read more
22.02.2023 • By Emergent Disease Foundation
Gorilla trio celebrate first Valentine’s Day together at London Zoo
Love was in the air today at London Zoo, as keepers played matchmaker to recent arrival Kiburi and his new ladies Mjukuu and Effie - treating the... read more
13.02.2023 • By Pressat Wire
London Zoo shares incredible archive x-ray images of turtles, penguins and rattlesnakes
London Zoo’s veterinary team have dug into their archives to share a new series of amazing x-ray images - taken while caring for the conservation... read more
08.02.2023 • By Pressat Wire
CRAB AND LOBSTER WELFARE TAKES A STEP FORWARD WITH FIRST UK SUPERMARKET BENCHMARK
Companies face first assessment of welfare standards for crabs, lobsters and prawns since the y were legally recognised as sentient and able to... read more
25.01.2023 • By Crustacean Compassion
Let’s “shout about all the good work done on farms”, says GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count founder
3 – 19 February 2023 bfbc.org.uk . Follow on Twitter #bfbc Sponsored by the... read more
24.01.2023 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Conveyor belt product manufacturer Hoverdale UK expands senior management team
Hoverdale UK Limited , a global provider of conveyor belt products and equipment, hard metals, and wear-resistant products, has appointed... read more
18.01.2023 • By Hoverdale UK Ltd
The latest research and practical moorland management advice at the Northern England Grouse Seminar
Science-based conservation techniques for ground-nesting birds, hen harrier conflict resolution and the latest research into peatland management... read more
16.01.2023 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Farmers working to keep ‘globally rare’ chalk stream crystal clear
GWCT Video: Farmer-led conservation of the River Ebble www.gwct.org.uk/riverebblefilm Described as a ‘globally rare’ habitat, the... read more
12.01.2023 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
“Conservation must go beyond nature reserves and national parks” say GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count organisers
The 10 th GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count – Friday 3 to Sunday 19 February, bfbc.org.uk Sponsored by the NFU “We will not achieve... read more
15.12.2022 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
New PetRehomer Adoption Platform Battles Rising Number of Surrendered Pets & Makes Adoption Safer and Easier Than Ever Before
PetRehomer reduces the likelihood of adoption scams and neglect cases, matching available pets with forever homes London, UK, 25 November... read more
03.12.2022 • By Charity Buddy
A new place in the country for Ratty, and friends
Water vole reintroduction on farmland boosting other wildlife A recent reintroduction of a threatened native species to the Lower Avon... read more
28.11.2022 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Mind the gap: Palm oil buyers fail to hold suppliers to account on zero-deforestation commitments
ZSL research shows industry must increase transparency to combat deforestation More than half of the world’s most significant palm oil... read more
23.11.2022 • By Pressat
The Allerton Project: helping profitable farming make space for nature for thirty years
Farming with the Environment - Thirty Years of Allerton Project Research A new book by agro-ecologist Professor Chris Stoate tells the... read more
18.11.2022 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Martin Down farmers creating spaces for rare butterflies on Dorset-Hampshire border
Rare butterflies and bees will find refuge in the countryside on the Dorset – Hampshire border after two new butterfly banks were created on the... read more
17.11.2022 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Empowered councils can deliver net zero and clean growth
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Wednesday 16 November 2022 Empowered councils can deliver net zero and clean growth... read more
16.11.2022 • By Localis
Hands of Hope gets green light to connect communities to nature thanks to National Lottery players
Environmental charity, Hands of Hope, are celebrating today after their project to improve the health and wellbeing of people and planet was given... read more
14.11.2022 • By Hands of Hope Charity
Community completes epic land buyout in ‘moment of history and hope’
A new nature reserve in the uplands of Dumfries and Galloway has doubled in size with the legal completion of the South of Scotland’s largest... read more
11.11.2022 • By Langholm Initiative
An alternative family Christmas event at Butser Ancient Farm!
Butser’s magical experimental archaeology site is opening to the public this winter, honouring nature and introducing a festive twist in their... read more
08.11.2022 • By Butser Ancient Farm
Emily Miller of ‘Too Hot to Handle’ Stars in Anti-Fur Campaign for PETA
Cruelty in Every Blink: ‘If You’re Wearing Mink Lashes, You’re Wearing Fur’ London – With steamy new episodes of Too Hot to Handle just... read more
02.11.2022 • By PETA
No let-up in tiger trafficking as 150 tigers are seized a year
Authorities worldwide have seized tigers and parts equal to an average of 150 tigers a year over almost 23 years, with seizures in the first half... read more
02.11.2022 • By TRAFFIC
How big brand collaboration can nurture sustainable trade of wild-harvested ingredients
The newly-launched WildCheck platform has already encouraged big brands to realise the benefits sustainable wild-harvested ingredients can have... read more
01.11.2022 • By TRAFFIC
Press Release: University Preacher Urges Vegan Diet
University Preacher at the University of St Andrews has urged Christians to adopt a vegan diet for the sake of animals and the environment.... read more
26.10.2022 • By Oxford Animal Ethics
North Wales man walks free with suspended sentence after admitting badger baiting and cruelty to dogs
Phil Stevens, 38, of Lon Lladfan, Prestatyn, has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison, which has been suspended for 12 months, after pleading... read more
20.10.2022 • By Naturewatch Foundation
Hedgelaying World Record Attempt creates wildlife haven
National Hedgerow Week, Monday 10 October - Monday 17 October 2022* Ahead of this year’s National Hedgerow Week, more than 60 hedgelayers... read more
11.10.2022 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Guildford Council is commended for preventing illegal reptile trading as local venues are warned to be vigilant
A planned reptile market at Normandy Village Hall, Guildford on 15 October 2022 has been cancelled by the venue manager following advice from... read more
11.10.2022 • By Animal Protection Agency Foundation
Unique designs make GWCT Christmas cards a ‘must-have’
GWCT Christmas cards 2022 now available www.gwctshop.org.uk A new range of Christmas card designs celebrating the British countryside with... read more
06.10.2022 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Moorland managers say “it’s not if, but when” for catastrophic wildfires following reduction in controlled burning in English uplands
For an accompanying video, visit youtube.com/watch?v=Dtc-3chFUc8 As the heather burning season begins in the English uplands, habitat... read more
05.10.2022 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
REVEALED: WILD NAMIBIAN ELEPHANTS ILLEGALLY SOLD INTO CAPTIVITY IN UAE
In March 2022, a group of wild Namibian elephants landed in the UAE. An exclusive investigation by The New Arab reveals that the sale served to... read more
26.09.2022 • By The New Arab
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