Biodiversity Net Gain
Biodiversity Net Gain is a legal requirement in England, requiring infrastructure developers to take a different approach to their building projects and plan in how their work can deliver - rather than take away - from nature.
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Ready, sett, go! Why badgers are brilliant for biodiversity
Badgers’ setts aren’t just intricate networks of underground tunnels, but an amazing asset for neighbouring wildlife. Find out more about our Species of the Month and why they're brilliant…
Biodiversity Net Gain changes put nature at risk
Have your say about what development should do for nature
Wildlife Champions bring communities together to tackle biodiversity loss
At a time when people feel increasingly disconnected - from nature and from each other - and wildlife is in decline, a growing network of local people are coming together to take action for both…
Pondering how to make a difference?
Do your bit for the environment and boost biodiversity in your garden or community space with a pond!
Monitoring during the spring, summer and autumn: A North Somerset Rewilding Champions blog
Arthur takes us through his experience of monitoring biodiversity across North Somerset throughout the surveying seasons.
Our response to the North Somerset Additional Sites Consultation
We're concerned about the impact on vulnerable species and designated sites
The Wildlife Trusts respond to UK Government's inadequate consultation on badgers and bovine tuberculosis
Jo Smith, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, shares The Wildlife Trusts' thoughts on the wholly inadequate 5-week consultation launched by Defra on 14th March 2024, with the aim of…
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
What's going on at Goblin Coombe? A volunteer newsletter update
Avon Wildlife Trust (AWT) owns approximately 190 acres of Goblin Combe near Bristol and has been working with a local volunteer group and contractors over the last 2 years to improve its…
Avon Wildlife Trust Response to West of England Joint Spatial Plan Consultation
Over the next 20 years, the West of England is facing an unprecedented level of development. The region is currently finalising the Joint Spatial Plan, which sets out the need for new housing,…
Avon Wildlife Trust Response to Bristol City Council’s Consultation on Parks and Green Spaces
Avon Wildlife Trust has today responded to Bristol City Council’s public consultation on the future of funding for the city’s parks, and voiced concerns that the proposed budget cuts could lead to…