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On land and at sea, the UK Government’s planning policy is a mess
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be debated by Parliament next week, Joan Edwards takes stock.
Policies, procedures & safeguarding
View the policies and procedures of Durham Wildlife Trust
Cockle
The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.
Arctic cowrie
One of the UK’s smallest and most delicate sea snails and an absolute favourite find for avid shell collectors when washed upon the shore empty!
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Public urged to defend nature as new policies threaten nature, climate and food security
The Wildlife Trusts are asking their members, supporters and the wider public to defend nature by contacting MPs and local councillors – both online and in person – to voice concerns over new…
UK Government risk inflicting ‘hammer blow’ on the countryside, The Wildlife Trusts warn
Today, The Wildlife Trusts are warning that UK Government risk an unparalleled policy hammer blow on the countryside.
Fixing our broken water system – will the outcomes from the Water Commission put things right?
Ali Morse, The Wildlife Trusts' Water Policy Manager, delves into the recent Independent Water Commission report, and what it means for our water system.
Is it a Happy Birthday for the Water Framework Directive?
25 years on from the adoption of the Water Framework Directive, Ali Morse, Water Policy Manager, dives into the Directive and assesses whether its high ambitions have been met.
Scale of nature and climate crises undermined by low ambition farm payments
Today the Government has announced new payments for farmers which raise serious questions as to whether we’ll see any better environmental outcomes now than the era of the much-derided Common…