West Bromwich Parkland Blaze Bigger Than 20 Football Pitches
More than 40 firefighters and 10 crews are battling a massive parkland fire in West Bromwich, covering an area larger than 20 football pitches, with 145,000 square metres ablaze.
Category : Conservation
Manchester Festival of Nature Draws Thousands to Heaton Park
Over 5,000 people attended the Manchester Festival of Nature at Heaton Park, engaging with conservationists, parades, and hands-on activities to learn about local wildlife.
Water voles return to North Devon after 24 years
Water voles are being reintroduced to North Devon after being declared functionally extinct in 2000, following a major National Trust habitat restoration project at Woolacombe that created 20 ponds, planted 26,000 trees, and restored natural watercourses.
West Midlands Council Boosts Recycling Rates with New Plan
Solihull Council introduces a new recycling service and food waste collection to increase its recycling rate from 38% to 50% by 2030, aligning with government targets.
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£5,000 Donation Boosts Path Access at Essex Wildlife Trust
Essex Wildlife Trust will use a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Essex to buy a specialist mower, improving footpath access at reserves across South Essex for all visitors.
Attract Ladybirds to Your Garden for Natural Pest Control
Insect Week runs June 22-28, highlighting the importance of insects. Ladybird numbers are booming, and they are natural pest controllers. Learn how to create a bug hotel and identify UK ladybird species.
Exmouth Students Remove 5.5kg Plastic from Beach
29 students from Exmouth Community College removed 5.5kg of plastic waste from Exmouth Beach, combining beach cleaning with environmental education and community engagement.
New Mills parents create garden for daughter lost to SUDEP
Jo and Steve Catchpole have created a garden in memory of their daughter Harriet, who died from SUDEP aged 29, to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on mental health.
Baby Beaver Boom in West Midlands Forest
New beaver kits born in West Midlands forest mark major milestone for reintroduction project, boosting population to 10.
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National Trust Reintroduces Water Voles to Shropshire
The National Trust has released 150 water voles at a Shropshire site to boost the declining population of Britain's most endangered mammal.
West Midlands Man Jailed for Fly-Tipping
A West Midlands man has been jailed for 18 months after being labelled 'Britain's most prolific fly-tipper' for dumping waste across the region.
Llandrindod Repair Café Marks Great Big Green Week
Llandrindod Repair Café marked Great Big Green Week with repairs, demos, and a focus on sustainability. Volunteers fixed items to reduce waste.
Major Oak Confirmed Dead After 1,000 Years
Nottinghamshire's legendary Major Oak, Robin Hood's hideout, has been confirmed dead. Experts blame centuries of tourism for soil compaction, which made it vulnerable to climate change.
Belted Galloway Bullocks Arrive at Wilding Site
A herd of Belted Galloway bullocks has arrived at Northumberland Wildlife Trust's West Chevington coastal wilding site as part of conservation grazing efforts.
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Wildlife Trust Supports Nottingham City Vision 2050
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust welcomes the new Nottingham City Vision 2050, praising its nature-first approach and the £4m plan to transform Old Market Square with new greenspace.
Carmarthen River Festival cancelled over river health concerns
The Carmarthen River Festival will not take place this summer due to environmental concerns about the River Towy and lack of funding. Organisers cite high phosphate levels and risk to fish stocks.
Saving bog bush cricket through home breeding
A new nature project led by Citizen Zoo aims to save the rare bog bush cricket by breeding them in people's homes, following a successful grasshopper initiative.
Huntspill River Flood Relief Channel Improvements Proposed
The Huntspill River, built in 1940, may be desilted to boost flood capacity. Somerset Rivers Authority proposes lowering water levels pre-flood to protect homes and businesses.
Over 40 Rare Hazel Dormice Released in Leicestershire
More than 40 hazel dormice have been released in Bradgate Park to boost the declining native species, part of a 30-year national recovery programme.
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UK Dog Breed Ban: Expert Update on 67 Breeds List
An update on the proposed ban of 67 dog breeds in the UK. PDSA's chief vet clarifies that breeds won't be banned but extreme features targeted to improve welfare.
Peak District Moorlands Revived by Severn Trent Project
Severn Trent's partnership in the Moors for the Future project has revived Peak District moorlands and peatland, boosting water quality, wildlife, and biodiversity through nature-based solutions like Sphagnum Moss planting.
Farmer's 'Ecological Vandalism' Devastates River Lugg
Striking before and after photos reveal the destruction of the River Lugg by farmer John Price. Ecologists warn it could take 20-30 years for the site to fully recover from the damage.
Intelligent Bear on Loose in Japan Opens Windows, Attacks Four
A highly intelligent bear in Fukushima, Japan, has attacked four people, opened windows, and turned on taps. Despite hunters and drones, it remains at large.
Sefton Coast Summer Rules: BBQ Ban, Dogs, and Wildlife
As summer visitors flock to the Sefton Coast, authorities remind everyone of key rules: no BBQs or fires, dogs under control, and litter disposal. Protect this fragile habitat and wildlife.
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Balearic Islands Face Snake Invasion Threatening Lizards
The horseshoe whip snake threatens to wipe out the Ibiza wall lizard across 100% of the Balearic Islands by 2027, ecologists warn.
Dragonflies Electrify Sefton Dunes as Summer Heats Up
Rising temperatures bring dragonflies and damselflies to Sefton's dunes. Experts urge dog owners to keep pets out of pools to protect delicate ecosystems.
Highland cyclist, 69, pedals 500 miles to spot all native butterflies
Pete Moore, 69, from Strathspey, is cycling 500 miles to spot all 29 native Highland butterfly species, raising funds for Butterfly Conservation and highlighting climate change impacts.
Tesco Reveals Simple Freezer Hack for Longer-Lasting Bananas
Tesco shares a straightforward storage method to keep bananas fresh longer, freeze them to reduce food waste and save money.
Wild Ground launches conservation projects in North East Wales
Wild Ground announces two new projects from spring 2026 to 2028, improving habitats and making volunteering accessible across Wrexham, Flintshire, and Denbighshire.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Composting Tea Bags
Many tea bags contain hidden plastics that harm soil and wildlife. Learn which common compost items to avoid for a healthy garden.
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