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Charities challenge Ministers: fix the Planning Bill, or nature will pay the price
In a joint letter, over 30 charity leaders issued a warning to Government calling for urgent repairs to the new planning reforms. The…
36,000 pieces of litter collected in Spring Pickers campaign
Over 700 individuals signed up to clean up the county before spring arrived.
New coalition awarded $5 million to turn the tide on the Thames
Coastal habitats across the Greater Thames Estuary will be restored.
Latest Blogs
Over 5,000 winter birds counted at Margaret’s Hide, Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park
Each winter, thousands of coastal birds flock to Margaret’s Hide at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park.
Volunteering to make a difference for nature and people
In our volunteer blog series, we are putting the spotlight on inspiring stories from our amazing volunteers. This time, June Lambert…
Scandal and romance in the wildlife world
Gather, if you will, as we uncover the six most captivating courtship spectacles to grace this season of affection.