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Articles tagged with: wildlife
Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing 'Menace' Grey Squirrels
Environment
Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing "Menace" Grey Squirrels
A group of Tory MPs are calling on the government to increase the grants provided to landowners to trap and cull grey squirrels, and further support other methods of squirrel population control to protect the "precious" native red squirrel.
Beaver Bounceback
Environment
By Chris Chafin
Beaver Bounceback
The reintroduction of beavers to the United Kingdom has been met with excitement from ecotourists and animal lovers – but some are worried it could come at a price. Chris Chafin reports. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
The COP15 global biodiversity summit must deliver for wildlife and people
Environment
By Alex Sobel MP
The COP15 global biodiversity summit must deliver for wildlife and people
More than ever, in a global cost of living crisis, delivering for nature requires social and economic justice. Labour has always been clear on this principle.
Restrictions on trophy hunting imports are not the answer to saving vulnerable species
Environment
By Dr Conor O’Gorman
Restrictions on trophy hunting imports are not the answer to saving vulnerable species
Contrary to the campaigning of animal rights organisations and celebrities reeled out to promote the topic, trophy hunting is on record as being capable of delivering a variety of significant conservation and economic benefits.
We cannot afford any further delay to ban on trophy hunting imports
Environment
By Roger Gale MP
We cannot afford any further delay to ban on trophy hunting imports
In December, the government set out its plans to ban hunting trophies of all threatened, vulnerable, and endangered species. The measure was welcomed by MPs of all parties as well as by wildlife groups.
Conservationists Say Boris Johnson's 'Build Back Beaver' Plans Must Go Beyond Punchlines
Environment
By John Johnston
Conservationists Say Boris Johnson's 'Build Back Beaver' Plans Must Go Beyond Punchlines
Boris Johnson wants to Build Back Beaver, but conservationists say the UK’s policy must go beyond punchlines if they want to stop a climate disaster.
Banning plastic in wet wipes is urgently needed to stop damage to wildlife and the environment
Environment
By Fleur Anderson MP
Banning plastic in wet wipes is urgently needed to stop damage to wildlife and the environment
We use a staggering 11 billion wet wipes every year in the UK and 90 per cent of them contain plastic. That plastic is causing untold damage to our water systems and our marine environments, and it is long past time something is done about it.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Policy@Manchester
Building a sustainable wildlife trade sector to avoid future pandemics
Since early reports linked the emergence of COVID-19 to the wild meat trade, the pandemic has thrown the wildlife trade into the global spotlight for its role in spreading zoonotic disease pathogens.
Britain can lead the way in restoring our oceans by strengthening our network of protected areas
Environment
By Selaine Saxby MP
Britain can lead the way in restoring our oceans by strengthening our network of protected areas
Globally our oceans are at a tipping point. To reverse this we must establish fully protected, no catch zones to give our marine wildlife space to recover.
Environment Bill must commit to reverse nature loss by 2030
Environment
By Lord Randall and Andrew Rosindell MP
Environment Bill must commit to reverse nature loss by 2030
Committing to reverse nature loss by 2030 is an opportunity for us to show environmental leadership by becoming the first country to set an ambitious legally-binding target for nature’s recovery.
Government must not continue to overlook zoos and aquariums in this pandemic
Environment
By Lord Randall
Government must not continue to overlook zoos and aquariums in this pandemic
Zoos and aquariums are an important part of our economy and as significant cultural institutions they deserve government support. We need to establish a Zoo Recovery Fund.
Carrie Symonds’ Wildlife Charity To Face Inquiry By Charity Watchdog
Environment
Carrie Symonds’ Wildlife Charity To Face Inquiry By Charity Watchdog
The wildlife charity where Carrie Symonds is head of communications is facing a statutory inquiry by a government watchdog.
Protecting puffins on Skomer Island during lockdown Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
Protecting puffins on Skomer Island during lockdown
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery, vital information has been collected on protected bird species on Skomer Island, despite the Covid-19 threat.
The Rhino Conspiracy: A tale of international poaching and governmental corruption
Environment
By Gary Connor
The Rhino Conspiracy: A tale of international poaching and governmental corruption
Lord Hain’s first foray into thriller writing, 'The Rhino Conspiracy', is a story of international poaching and governmental corruption. The former anti-Apartheid campaigner tells Gary Connor what inspired him to write about the battle to save the rhino.
Helping wild spaces stay open Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Helping wild spaces stay open
The chance to escape the pressures of urban life by spending time in nature is always important, but during the coronavirus pandemic it has become more vital than ever.