Wildlife Trust welcomes news on threatened Alton meadow
We've welcomed the news that a developer must conduct a full environmental study if they intend to build on a wildlife-rich meadow near Alton
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Wonderful news for the Wight, but could we be even wilder?
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust responds to Isle of Wight gaining UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status.
Wildlife Trust responds to news of Ofwat penalties for Southern Water
Ofwat has today given notice that it intends to impose a £126million penalty on Southern Water for its past failure to comply with regulations regarding waste water treatment and monitoring.
Great news for local butterflies as Wildlife Trust purchases Deacon Hill in Winchester
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are delighted to announce the purchase of Deacon Hill. The site is a 10 hectare patchwork of scrub and chalk grassland overlooking the Chilcomb valley…
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for the Wildlife Lover
Good news for Christmas shoppers! We have plenty of gift ideas that are perfect for wildlife lovers. Here are ten of the best...
National Planning Policy Framework & Local Wildlife Sites
Yesterday the Government released the new National Planning Policy Framework for England. And the good news is that Local Wildlife Sites are back in!
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
First Marine Conservation Zones for our region
With the welcome news that three Marine Conservation Zones have been designated in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region, we recap on the process so far, our current position and the challenges…
Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Eastern Yar River Restoration Project
Funded by Natural England’s Countryside Stewardship scheme and working with Wessex Rivers Trust and the Environment Agency, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has developed a capital works plan to re-naturalise the Eastern Yar floodplain to improve degraded and damaged wetland habitats and promote biodiversity.