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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,…
Consultation on West of England Joint Spatial Plan – our concern for bat colonies
The Joint Spatial Plan (JSP), which sets out proposals for built development across the West of England, has reached an important stage, with hearings taking place during July, September and…
New legal protections edge England closer towards wild beaver return
This week we were delighted to see that Defra has announced new legislation that will provide legal protection for beavers in England, like those in our River Avon, and could pave the way for the…
Historic day for beavers in England
More support needed for landowners to enable beavers’ return, say The Wildlife Trusts and Beaver Trust.
Team Wilder school wildlife garden Horfield Church of England, BS10
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…
My new roots
Mary moved to Birmingham for her job and has found volunteering with The Wildlife Trust the perfect way to meet new people and put down roots in a new place.
Beavers are back
Is there an animal that’s more engaging than a beaver? Or as intriguing or charismatic?
Once a common feature of our landscape, beavers were hunted to extinction in the UK 400 years ago.…
New Year’s Resolutions for Wildlife
As we put 2020 behind us as a year to forget, let us always remember our increased connection with nature on a deeper level than ever before as more of us ventured into the great outdoors. This…
Beavers Build Back Better – but their future is not secure
Avon Wildlife Trust would love to see beavers playing their part in creating a wilder future for local landscapes. But we need Government to back beavers and we are calling for a beaver strategy,…
How to put wildlife on your Christmas list
It’s December at last, and for lots of us that can only mean one thing – shopping! For many people, however, thinking about festive retail opportunities is tinged with guilt. How can the wildlife-…