Published on: 16 January 2020
The return of the Agriculture Bill, is hugely welcome. We now need long-term funding plans, high standards in trade deals, & strong enforcement to support this much-needed legislation
Read More...Published on: 8 January 2020
Environmentalists, farmers and scientists are calling on the Government to put tackling our climate and nature crises at the top of their New Year’s farming resolutions.
Read More...Published on: 24 October 2019
Charities across the conservation, wildlife, environment and recreation sectors, coordinated by Wildlife and Countryside Link[1], are overwhelmingly backing the hugely welcome calls to strengthen our defences against invasive plant and animal species, in a new report from the Environmental Audit Committee today (Fri 25 Oct).
Read More...Published on: 22 October 2019
Today Link's Wildlife Crime Working Group launches its third annual wildlife crime report. Reported incidents of wildlife crime continue to rise yet Government is still unable to record the extend of wildlife crime and identify hotspots.
Read More...Published on: 14 October 2019
Environment and animal welfare groups welcomed the inclusion of the Environment Bill in today’s Queen’s Speech, but are calling for ambitious targets and urgent delivery to turn positive aspirations into truly world-leading environmental laws.
Read More...Published on: 26 September 2019
Wildlife and Countryside Link is delighted to announce that Dr Richard Benwell will join it as Chief Executive from 1 October 2019
Read More...Published on: 27 June 2019
Celebrities and NGOs worldwide call for G20 ‘international whaling intervention’ as summit host Japan launches new whale killing programme
Read More...Published on: 24 June 2019
A major survey of English farmers shows that farmers recognise the need for the environment and animal welfare to be prioritised in future Government policy, and acknowledge the key link between a thriving natural world and successful farming.
Read More...Published on: 13 June 2019
With one week until the close of the UK Marine Strategy consultation NGOs from around the UK are calling on UK Governments to #SeasOurFuture
Read More...Published on: 31 May 2019
Conservation and environment groups welcome the new Marine Conservation Zones but warn they will be little more than 'paper parks' without effective management and well-resourced enforcement
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