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With communities across the country already deprived of nature, we can’t afford further loss of protections🚨 If Government doesn’t fix the the Planning Bill it must be rejected by Parliament 📢 We can't allow this application to demolish wildlife👇 express.co.uk/news/politics/…

@PatHogarth @tophilllow @Natures_Voice @NatureUK @Britnatureguide @BNAscience @Mammal_Society Fabulous photos Pat!

A couple of mammals from today’s outing @tophilllow , Water Vole (I think it’s the resident adult) and my best photos this year of Brown Hares seen on the way home @Natures_Voice @NatureUK @Britnatureguide @BNAscience @Mammal_Society @PTES

Our May newsletter has just gone out, featuring - among other things - news of a competition happening now, with prizes awarded by @PTES ! If you don't yet subscribe, check it out here eomail1.com/web-version?p=… #mammals #ukwildlife #cameratraps

Missed the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme talk hosted by @ZSLScience? 🦔 Catch up here and find out how we're tracking hedgehogs across Britain: youtu.be/Pur-hbiqVTo?fe… @PTES @hedgehogsociety @OfficialZSL @MammalWeb @durham_uni @NottmTrentUni @NaturalEngland

After our first Water Vole sighting of the year on Grovelands in Warminster yesterday, we were lucky enough to have several sightings today. Taken by Carolyn & Marc, 28/04/2024. @WiltsWildlife @WaterVole @SpiresEcology @PTES

@Grovelandssite @WiltsWildlife @WaterVole @SpiresEcology Fantastic news!

Help spread the word about #HedgehogWeek! 🦔 Email info@britishhedgehogs.org.uk to request FREE posters/flyers to put up in your neighbourhood or workplace or hand out to colleagues or neighbours! Hedgehog Awareness Week runs 4-10 May, so don't delay! 👉 buff.ly/ydWJwPB

A soft spot for Mrs Tiggy-winkle? Never seen a water vole? For CJS Focused Week #NationalMammalWeek we find out from @PTES how everyone can get involved in citizen science projects to monitor & protect the UK’s mammals amongst others. c-js.uk/4bRdIyW

Head down to a #Blossomtime event near you! Enjoy everything traditional orchards have to offer and support your local orchards. You can also meet our Orchard Biodiversity Officer Steve who will be delivering a talk on biodiversity in traditional orchards 🌸🍎#Herefordshire

Our #30DaysWild challenge is back for 2025! 🐦🐞🍄 Sign up now for a month of fabulously fun nature activities throughout June and discover the joy of the outdoors. Grab your free resources now 👉 bit.ly/42sfvaF

🚨 Today the UK Government announced plans to scrap statutory consultation for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, like roads. Consultation reports are vital to uncover environmental impacts early — without this, nature could suffer and delays could increase. We must fix the Planning Bill. 🔗 wcl.org.uk/scrapping-nsip…

Our Hedgerow myth busting event on the 6th May is sold out! 🗓️ BUT Megan will now be running a second event at 18:00 on the same day for anybody that couldn't get tickets to the lunchtime session. #NationalHedgerowWeek 🌳Get your FREE ticket now 👇 shop.ptes.org/product/ticket…

A new @NottmTrentUni study hopes to support hedgehog conservation by harnessing the combined potential of personal trail cameras in people’s gardens. 📸🦔 @ntu_research @NTU_ARES @PTES @hedgehogsociety ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…

Hedgehog Champions check your inbox for April's Hedgehog Street e-news. We need your help spotting hedgehogs for a new project!🦔👀 Not already a #HedgehogChampion? Sign up 👉 hedgehogstreet.org/register #HedgehogStreet is a joint campaign run by us & @hedgehogsociety

Are you hosting a #BlossomDay this spring at your orchard? Then register your event on our map! 📍🌸 We have a free guide with tips for hosting, template posters and publicity packs to advertise your event👇 ptes.org/orchard-blosso… #OrchardBlossomDay #Spring #Orchards

Brits are firmly behind more support for nature-friendly farming, with just 13% saying Government was right to suspend Sustainable Farming Incentive🧑‍🌾 Government must increase this funding to support rural communities, rivers, food security & nature🌱 wcl.org.uk/farming-and-na…

Hedgehog Champions check your inbox for March's Hedgehog Street e-news. Full with the joys of spring, gardening tips and news on #HedgehogWeek! Not already a #HedgehogChampion? Sign up 👉 hedgehogstreet.org/register #HedgehogStreet is a joint campaign run by us and @hedgehogsociety

🎧 NEW EP. OUT ON THURS 🎧 Neil visits dairy farmer, @farmersguardian columnist & England @nffnuk chair @JRfromStrickley. They talk #NatureFriendlyFarming, re-wiggling rivers, #SFI & more. For now, listen back to @PTES's @FavColour_Green on #hedgerows: shows.acast.com/we-can-do-both…

The government’s sudden halt to nature-friendly farming support has left farmers struggling. With risks of budget cuts, where can funding come from? 🌿 Read more about how profits from carbon capture & emissions fees could help farmers & protect nature 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/blog/barnaby-c…