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11 September will see campaigners, policy makers, nature experts & more coming to Bristol for the first ever #WildSummitUK📣 Book your ticket now & be part of a day all about celebrating nature, & pushing for action to restore it🌱 wcl.org.uk/wildsummituk.a…

Drought action waits for taps to run low instead of keeping rivers alive🚿 We need a more proactive approach to keep chalk streams flowing, protect farms & shield species🌊 This must include industry fixing leaks, & campaigns to boost water efficiency🚰 theguardian.com/environment/20…

Part of the reason the #PlanningBill faced such a hard time in Parliament is because of inaccurate & divisive bat-bashing by senior ministers. Government amendments improve the bill; this kind of rhetoric does not. Housing & nature need not be at odds. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Once again, it’s time to vote for the UK’s #TreeOfTheYear 🌳 This year, Woodland Trust is shining a spotlight on trees that are #RootedInCulture From trees that have inspired poetry, to trees that have appeared in movies⭐ Vote now👇 woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-an… 📷Lee Cooper

We can’t wait for @guyshrubsole to join us #WildSummitUK 🍿 Guy will be discussing the importance of nature-friendly planning alongside @CommunityPlann1 & @nationaltrust 🌳 Tickets available now👇 wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

Where will you do your #BigButterflyCount? 🦋 🌼 Whether it's your garden, the local park or somewhere entirely different, spend 15 minutes this week counting butterflies! Download @savebutterflies free app and ID chart 👉 bigbutterflycount.org

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨 This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved. No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️ Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org

We welcome new Government amendments to the Planning Bill that: ✅ Deliver more rigorous scientific safeguards ✅ Guarantee nature benefits will outweigh any harm caused ✅ Requires back-up measures if compensation delivery falls short Now we hold Gov’s feet to the fire over…

Join panels at our community stage, network with nature voices, & explore solutions together🧑‍🌾 There’s so many ways to get involved with #WildSummitUK whether you join us in Bristol or dial in for the virtual programme🎟️ Tickets available now👇 wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

Government proposals could lead to 97% of planning applications avoiding rules to compensate for the nature they destroy 🥀 To keep its promises, Government should abandon proposals to exempt all small sites & close wider Biodiversity NG loopholes 🏡 ow.ly/FBNm50WnHkL

It's good to see recognition from Government that climate & nature are inseparable🌳 But words are not enough It's time for support for wildlife-friendly farming, an end to business profiting from pollution, & a planning system that protects nature🧑‍🌾🪙🏡…

Everyone is welcome at #WildSummitUK for a day of talks, workshops, exhibitions, bat walks & more🍿 If you’re a student, or facing financial, social & other barriers to attendance there are ticket options available to you🎟️ Find out more via wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

Join us at #WildSummitUK and help shape the future of UK nature 🐝 @perkins58, CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, tells us more about a day dedicated to nature and the action we need to save it 🌱 🎟️ Get your tickets now: ow.ly/o7hb50WmT5K

Just 1% of people say the reason for slow building is nature protection📰 The British public knows that nature doesn't block development, & they won’t stand for wildlife being blamed for failures in the planning system🏡 Read more via @StephSpyro 👇 express.co.uk/news/politics/…

🚨Today we launch our proposal for how the UK can take urgent action on PFAS. The message is clear: 👉 Align with the EU’s universal PFAS restriction to protect health, our environment & economy. A PFAS-Free UK is within reach Read the full proposal 👉fidra.org.uk/download/regul…

PFAS chemical levels in English waters are far beyond proposed safety limits - in many cases 5X higher🚨 PFAS are bad news for wildlife & public health🧪 Action on chemicals must be central to Government plans to clean up our rivers & boost health🌊 theguardian.com/environment/20…

🚨Today we launch our proposal for how the UK can take urgent action on PFAS. The message is clear👉 Align with the EU’s universal PFAS restriction to protect health, our environment & economy. A PFAS-Free UK is within reach. Read the full proposal 👉fidra.org.uk/download/regul…

Government proposals could lead to 97% of planning applications avoiding rules to compensate for the nature they destroy 🥀 To keep its promises on nature recovery, Government should abandon proposals to exempt all small sites, & close wider Biodiversity Net Gain loopholes 🏡…