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Avon Wildlife Trust’s statement on the resignation of former trustee Bob Goodman
We are sorry to see Bob Goodman step down from his position as a Trustee of Avon Wildlife Trust.
Bat colonies under threat from development plans in North Somerset: Avon Wildlife Trust Statement on West of England Joint Spatial Plan
Avon Wildlife Trust has responded to the latest consultation on housing development in the West of England to express concern about the potential impact on protected bats in the North Somerset…
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
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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.
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…
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Grow Wilder: urban beacon of hope
Urban wildlife is in trouble, but at Avon Wildlife Trust, we’ve got a solution. And the best news is that you can help.
Stay of execution for bees in 2021
Today’s announcement that a banned neonicotinoid will not be used on sugar beet is good news – but does not halt the risk to wildlife in future years
Build a home for Beavers!
Beavers are a welcome good news story during this difficult time of both climate and ecological emergencies. For over 400 years they have been missing from our landscape and now they are back and…
Get the drop on COP
COP26 is nearly upon us, having been delayed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. You may have heard it referenced in the news or even in passing on the street, but the name gives little away.…
Help protect our rivers!
Rivers have been in the news a lot this year with a steady stream of worrying headlines and stories about the sorry state of our waterways. With only 14% of rivers in England being listed as being…