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Planning for Nature: the curse of the Big Idea

Published on: 8 July 2026

Simon Marsh MBE MRTPI, currently Planning and Policy Manager for the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, discusses his new book: Planning for nature: fighting to defend special places for wildlife

A political opening for Nature’s rights — and why civil society should act now

Published on: 2 July 2026

By Mumta Ito, Founder of Nature’s Rights and author of the UK Nature’s Rights Bill

Invasive Species: Why is Rhododendron a Problem?

Published on: 24 June 2026

Rhododendron ponticum might just look like a pretty pink flower you can spot in a garden or on a walk, but there’s so much more to the story. Did you know it’s an invasive non-native species destroying native wildlife and temperate rainforests? Erin Shott, Rainforest Advocacy Officer at Plantlife explains.

Flea treatment poisoned landscapes – fixing the regulatory failure

Published on: 20 May 2026

In an independent blog written by Matt Shardlow, ecological expert and environmental consultant, he reviews how best to protect both our beloved pets, but also the environment which continues to be damaged by flea treatments

Clean Water Can’t Wait

Published on: 12 May 2026

With the King's Speech looming, Wildlife and Countryside Link calls for Clean Water Now.

A century of making us see: Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough

Published on: 7 May 2026

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate a century of the world’s most loved storyteller, a stalwart environmentalist, and a truly wonderful man. Freya Johns, media manager at Wildlife and Countryside Link, reflects on what his storytelling taught her about wonder, responsibility, and refusing to look away.