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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…
Peat Power
Discover more about the wonders of peat, what it is, how it's formed and how we are restoring peatland across the region with Avon Wildlife Trust's Nature and Climate Officer, Jen…
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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.
We need to talk about wasps
It’s likely to be a bumper year for wasps. With a reputation as a serial ruiner of picnics, this may not feel like great news, but do they deserve a bit more love?
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Jen doesn't need her phone to get connected - she can hear the tweeting of birds, see the flicker of sunlight in the reeds and share her interest in wildlife with like-minded people. All…
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