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UK government backs creation of the world’s biggest environmental sanctuary 

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Penguins standing against an arctic backdrop.

UK government backs creation of the world’s biggest environmental sanctuary  The Guardian has today reported on the UK government’s support of the creation of the world’s biggest environmental sanctuary in the Antarctic Ocean. It comes ahead of a meeting taking …

IWT Conference: More than 50 countries adopt London 2018 declaration

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The Environment Secretary speaking at the IWT conference against a banner which says #EndWildlifeCrime

IWT Conference: More than 50 countries adopt London 2018 declaration At the end of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference 2018, over 50 countries have adopted the London 2018 declaration committing to action to protect endangered species around the globe, with more expected …

Bats in churches, Clinical Waste and Bluetongue virus detected and dealt with in four imported sheep

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An image of John Maguire from BBC and Phil Parker from Norfolk Bats and Churches sitting viewing film.

Bats in Churches Today BBC Breakfast featured a package following the announcement that the Heritage Lottery Fund have awarded £3.8 million for a ground breaking project being led by Natural England to help churches that host large bat roosts in …