Press releases

Bee-killing Asian hornets could arrive in Britain soon

Published on: 29 February 2016

29 February-4th March sees the launch of Invasives Species Week, which aims to raise awareness of the huge problem of invasive non-native species (INNS) like the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) that is likely to arrive in the UK soon.

Environmental charities challenge Government on economic decisions

Published on: 21 September 2015

Welcoming the Government’s response to the Natural Capital Committee’s Third Report, environmental organisations challenged the Government to correct chronic under-valuation of nature in decision-making by implementing the Committee’s recommendations and strengthening the Committee.

Putting nature at the heart of plans for farming and for water

Published on: 14 September 2015

Voluntary organisations have come together to produce ambitious visions for England’s farmland and the country’s water. Wildlife and Countryside Link (Link) - a coalition of 46 voluntary organisations – has produced two significant publications.

Wildlife and Countryside Link appoints new Chair of Trustees

Published on: 2 July 2015

Wildlife-rich areas must not suffer at the expense of land development

Published on: 2 June 2015

100 voluntary organisations Unite to Defend Nature

Published on: 12 May 2015

The shocking state of England’s rivers

Published on: 26 March 2015