The Labour Party has launched a new manifesto for wildlife protection, writes Angus Nurse - and a good thing too! But turning the tide for nature will take more than stricter laws and penalties. Ultimately it's about enforcement. And that means prioritising wildlife crime, committing expert officers, and providing resources.
… Wildlife protection depends on enforcement … | 10th March 2015 Comment Natural World Law Wildlife Crime Politics UK foxhunt-cut.jpg The … Labour Party has launched a new manifesto for wildlife protection, writes Angus Nurse - and …
A proposed redesign of the Natural History Museum's grounds in London would cause some unfortunate collateral damage, writes Gary Grant - the destruction of the Museum's 21 year-old wildlife garden, an ecological jewel in the heart of London which features over 3,000 species of plant and animal in just one lovingly tended acre. The Museum must think again!
… Natural History Museum must not destroy its Wildlife Garden Gary Grant | 2nd June 2016 … - the destruction of the Museum's 21 year-old wildlife garden, an ecological jewel in the … (ref PP/16/02942) show that the museum's Wildlife Garden would be largely replaced by …
MPs will be lobbied today by wildlife supporters desperately concerned at the declining state of Britain's nature, writes Martin Harper. Despite clear warnings that both 'protected' sites and threatened species are faring badly, politicians find it all too easy to look the other way. Hence the need for a Nature and Wellbeing Act.
… Rallying for wildlife - we need a Nature and Wellbeing Act … MPs will be lobbied today by wildlife supporters desperately concerned at … Act. 400 people who love and care about wildlife are (with a squirrel called Bob ) …
As we celebrate 'World Wildlife Day' today, there's little for nature's best defenders to be glad of, says human rights lawyer Gordon Bennett. Indigenous Peoples around the world are routinely attacked, starved and cut off from the lands and wildlife they have protected for millennia under a flawed and brutal model of 'conservation'.
… As we celebrate 'World Wildlife Day' today, there's little for … starved and cut off from the lands and wildlife they have protected for millennia … a flawed and brutal model of 'conservation'. Wildlife law enforcement almost always has a …
Two key wildlife laws that underpin nature conservation across the EU will be retained intact, the EU Commission announced today after an 18 month review that generated record public engagement due to fears that they would be weakened. Now campaigners are determined to ensure the UK retains the laws post-Brexit.
… Vital EU wildlife laws saved! But will UK keep them … Conservation Law butterfly-cut.jpg Two key wildlife laws that underpin nature … a strong safeguard for Europe's important wildlife and habitats" , said Kate Jennings of …
From birds to whales, Europe has plenty for wildlife watchers to love. William McLennan rounds up some of the best
… Top 10...European wildlife destinations William McLennan | 1st April 2011 Ethical Living Wildlife Travel Europe Norway Belarus UK Spain … From birds to whales, Europe has plenty for wildlife watchers to love. William McLennan …
The discovery of a secret 'fox farm' apparently linked to the Middleton Hunt exposes the lie that is used to justify fox hunting, writes, Dr Toni Shephard: that it's a legitimate means of wildlife control. On the contrary, foxes are deliberately fattened up for the kill, also indicating possible violations of the 2004 Hunting Act, which prohibits the hunting of wild animals, including foxes, with dogs.
… fox cubs explode the myth that hunting is ‘wildlife management' Dr Toni Shephard | 21st … Shephard: that it's a legitimate means of wildlife control. On the contrary, foxes are … of defence, that they provide an essential wildlife management service. It also casts …
A map developed by the Autonomous University of Barcelona’s EJAtlas unveils the high-level of social injustice that communities are facing in many of India’s protected areas.
… biodiversity’ . To prevent the loss of global wildlife, the UN’s initiative had planned … some cases, India is still unable to balance wildlife protection with the rights of local … spaces of conflict. Launched during India’s Wildlife Week, the map demonstrates that the …
Leaked documents show that Natural England, the official wildlife agency, is to increase its income from 'discretionary chargeable advice' to developers and landowners, writes EMMA HOWARD - while also failing to prosecute wildlife crime or challenge damaging developments.
… show that Natural England, the official wildlife agency, is to increase its income … EMMA HOWARD - while also failing to prosecute wildlife crime or challenge damaging … on local planning decisions concerning wildlife habitats on a "widespread and …
Breaking a clear pre-election promise, the government will allow fracking to take place in the UK's most precious wildlife sites and in vital groundwater source areas, writes Adam Vaughan.
… Fracking go-ahead in SSSI wildlife sites, groundwater sources Adam … to take place in the UK's most precious wildlife sites and in vital groundwater source … Campaigners accused ministers of putting wildlife at risk and reneging on their pledge …
British officialdom and those they serve are obsessed with the killing of wildlife, writes Lesley Docksey. It seems that whatever the 'problem', from bovine TB to the serendipitous arrival of beavers in Devon, the reflex is the same - to kill wild animals. But increasingly, the British people aren't having it. And our fightback is making waves ....
… - standing up against the lust for culling wildlife Lesley Docksey | 11th September 2014 … they serve are obsessed with the killing of wildlife, writes Lesley Docksey. It seems that … than rescue is the way to deal with pesky wildlife that has the temerity to get in the …
Natural England announced today that the wild beavers living on Devon's River Otter will be allowed to remain free under a 're-introduction' licence granted to Devon Wildlife Trust.
… a 're-introduction' licence granted to Devon Wildlife Trust. Beavers living in the River … that a licence will be issued to Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT), permitting "the managed … licence, by September at the latest, Devon Wildlife Trust must develop a management …
Despite a raft of legislation to protect our wildlife, 60% of our key species are in decline, writes Jenny Jones. That's why we need a new and positive approach, going beyond protection to rebuilding flourishing, sustainable wildlife populations. And people too will see the benefits - in our own as is our health and wellbeing.
… Despite a raft of legislation to protect our wildlife, 60% of our key species are in … to rebuilding flourishing, sustainable wildlife populations. And people too will see … a generation, for the benefit of people and wildlife. This call for new laws to restore …
The 2016 'State of Nature' report, published today, offers many small victories to celebrate, writes SUSAN CLARK, but overall it's not good news: 15% of our native species are under threat of extinction, while 53% are in decline. With intensive farming the main cause of the damage, and climate change a serious long term problem, turning the tide of wildlife attrition will be a long and challenging task.
… | 14th September 2016 News Natural World Wildlife Conservation Extinction Climate … long term problem, turning the tide of wildlife attrition will be a long and … and Overseas Territories. It shows the UK's wildlife to be under considerable pressure …
This year saw the launch of the Lush ethical cosmetics company's first-ever Spring Prize which rewarded organisations around the world who are committed to social and environmental regeneration. Lush is a content collaboration partner with the Ecologist and this is the first in a series of special reports from the 11 prize winners explaining more about their project and its goals. SIDDHARTH RAO introduces the Timbaktu Collective which won an award for its inspiring regeneration and conservation work with some of the most marginalised communities in India
… of multiple-uses - it is where people and wildlife co-exist side-by-side. Rural … increase in the diversity and abundance of wildlife in these areas. This has encouraged … us to engage the service of a full-time wildlife conservation team. Our conservation …
Who are the best guardians of forests and other wild places? Governments? Conservation NGOs? Corporations? No, writes Prakash Kashwan, it's the indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with their environment for millennia. But to be able do so, they must first be accorded rights to their historic lands and resources, both in law and in practice. Among the countries leading the way, Mexico. Among the laggards, Kenya and India.
… To conserve tropical forests and wildlife, protect the rights of people who … the control of federal lands and national wildlife refuges . But in former colonies in … necessarily conflict with saving forests and wildlife. On the contrary, upholding …
Soon after Devon's wild beavers on the River Otter escaped capture by zealous officials, they have given birth to two or even three kits - a clear indicator that they are happy in their habitat, and there to stay!
… in their habitat, and there to stay! Devon Wildlife Trust has announced the arrival of … that the beavers have bred" , said Devon Wildlife Trust's Mark Elliott. "The baby kits … as reasons. It was at this stage that Devon Wildlife Trust built a partnership of …
India's conservation agencies are intent on the illegal eviction of indigenous communities from protected areas - even though they are often the best protectors of endangered wildlife. The Similipal Tiger Reserve is the latest battleground.
… are often the best protectors of endangered wildlife. The Similipal Tiger Reserve is the … who have been living with the forest's wildlife for generations, are determined to … ... We don't have any conflict with the wildlife. We don't hunt or cut down trees. If …
Ruthless conservation policies at India's Kaziranga reserve claimed 20 lives in 2015 alone, writes Bhaskar Vira. Now, after a BBC film revealed the grim reality of life for local people, the BBC itself is in the firing line - banned from all India's tiger reserves for five years. Successful conservation must build bridges with communities - not fight them!
… Are India's 'shoot on sight' wildlife guards doing more harm than good? … which is responsible for the protection of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, has … the crime syndicates involved in the illegal wildlife trade. However, as with all wars, a …
It's time to halt the loss of the nation's front gardens to dreary paving, writes Jenny Jones. Green gardens protect against floods, provide homes for wildlife, keep cities cool in summer, and help us all feel happier. Now, with 7 million gardens already paved over, we must protect those that remain.
… protect against floods, provide homes for wildlife, keep cities cool in summer, and help … our health and wellbeing, but also for our wildlife. Three million front gardens in the … from green surroundings. Accelerating loss of wildlife and habitat But it's not just our …
Al available science indicates that badgers have little if anything to do with bovine TB in cattle, writes Lesley Docksey. This is reflected in Wales's consultation on its 'refreshed TB Eradication Programme'. We must hope that Northern Ireland's bTB Eradication Strategy will be equally science based - and ready to campaign hard if it relies on cruel, ineffective and expensive badger culls.
… is at it again - trying to support killing wildlife instead of science. They may - … cull in Wales" . The South and West Wales Wildlife Trust said that the Welsh government … project, designed to study whether a "wildlife intervention strategy" can be a …
Global outcry as India’s Supreme Court threatens to evict over a million vulnerable people from forest under the guise of protecting wildlife.
… from forest under the guise of protecting wildlife. The Bengal tiger has been used as a … adopted in 2006 is detrimental for India’s wildlife. The court assumed that the … of discriminated indigenous peoples would put wildlife - most notably the Bengal Tiger - at …
If you care about the wildlife in our countryside and the welfare of animals, then make your vote count in the general election, writes Joe Duckworth. Backed by Cameron himself, 'country sports' enthusiasts are getting organised to support pro-killing candidates. We must be even more effective in opposing them.
… Making our votes count for wildlife and animals! Joe Duckworth | 21st … UK fox-snare-cut.jpg If you care about the wildlife in our countryside and the welfare of … thoughts that the love, or persecution of, wildlife is not a political issue should be …
Last week the Upper Tribunal of the Royal Courts of Justice ordered Defra to release key information about the badger cull based on a 'public interest' argument, writes Lesley Docksey. Could this judgment open a new era of transparent and accountable government?
… Can 'Public Interest' protect Britain's wildlife? Lesley Docksey | 8th August 2014 … no reference to independent ecologists and wildlife experts? Will the police now have to … the badger culls and the NFU. All government wildlife and environmental policies should be …