Nature matters

Red-tailed bumblebee on bird's foot trefoil

Red-tailed bumblebee on bird's foot trefoil by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Nature matters

Advocating for Nature's Recovery

 

We believe that the natural world is valuable in its own right, and is the foundation of our wellbeing and prosperity.

We work hard to ensure that all decision makers, especially MPs and Councillors, corporations, and landowners, understand the value of nature, so its protection and recovery is at the forefront of their minds when making decisions. The Wildlife Trusts central team support our work by providing evidence and central coordination of national issue-based lobbying.

Nature’s decline needs to be reversed both on land and in the seas that surround our island nation. This is only possible with legislative and behavioural change. With growing evidence that access to nature is fundamental to our health and wellbeing and has an important role in helping us mitigate and adapt to climate change, it is more important than ever that this is understood. 

We speak up for nature

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barn swallow diving for mud

Barn swallow by Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

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We campaign for wildlife

We campaign by gaining public support and lobbying decision makers on issues that affect precious habitats and vulnerable species.

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Parliament

Our asks of Government

Five priorities
Dead bumblebee

Say no to neonics

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Peat compost

Precious peat

Go peat free

We recognise the value of nature

Natural habitats and processes help to clean our air and water, limit the impact of flooding, provide food and raw materials, and enhance our health and wellbeing. 

meadows and houses

Meadows and houses by Kieron Huston

Ecosystem services

Recognising nature's economic value.

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Picture of girl in field

Nature and wellbeing by Matthew Robert

Health and wellbeing

Nature keeps us healthy and happy.

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