Category : Conservation


Volunteer sacked after finding 3,000 Trust website errors

A dedicated volunteer was dismissed by the National Trust after highlighting thousands of spelling and grammatical mistakes on its website. Discover the full story of the 71-year-old's 14-year service and the charity's response.

Seven rare species discovered in Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland has announced the discovery of seven rare species in 2025, a powerful sign of conservation success. Discover the remarkable finds and what they mean for the future.

Mousley Bottom: From Town Tip to Nature Reserve

A Derbyshire site once poisoned by a dump, sewage and gasworks is now a vibrant nature haven. Discover the story of this remarkable environmental recovery and what it teaches us about nature's resilience.

Mousley Bottom's transformation from dump to woodland

Discover how a Derbyshire wasteland, once a toxic dump, has been reborn as a vibrant nature reserve through community action and nature's resilience. Explore this inspiring story of environmental recovery.

Endangered giraffe born at Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo celebrates the birth of a male endangered giraffe, a vital addition to the international breeding programme. The six-foot-tall calf is thriving with his mother.

20-Minute 'Sniffari' As Good As Hour Walk For Dogs

Canine behaviourist Paula O'Sullivan reveals why a 20-minute 'sniffari' provides superior mental and physical stimulation for dogs, equivalent to a full hour of aerobic exercise. Transform your dog's walk today.

Rarest UK Plant Saved From Trampling on Public Path

Conservationists launch urgent rescue for the critically endangered starved wood-sedge found on a Somerset footpath. The plant will be propagated and used to establish new populations. Read the full story.

Rarest UK Plant Saved From Trampling in Somerset

Conservationists launch urgent rescue to save starved wood-sedge, one of Britain's rarest plants, after it grew on a public footpath. The Species Recovery Trust aims to save 50 species by 2050.

Albino Badger Could Derail £25m Stately Home Rescue

A rare albino badger named Alberto could derail ambitious £25m plans to restore fire-ravaged Parnham House in Dorset. Conservationists warn the development would destroy a protected wildlife habitat. Read the full story.

New Miniature Toad Species Found in Brazil

Scientists have discovered a new orange toad species in Brazil so small it can fit on a pencil tip. They are calling for urgent conservation efforts to protect the endangered creature and its habitat.

Red squirrels expand across Highlands after rewilding

A ten-year reintroduction drive has seen red squirrel range in the Scottish Highlands grow by over 25%, bolstering the UK's stronghold for this native species. Discover the conservation success story.

Australian Eco Village Bans Pets to Protect Wildlife

Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community where residents forgo cats and dogs to create a sanctuary for native Australian wildlife. Discover this 'solarpunk' vision in action.

Rare white lion cubs born in Venezuelan zoo

A Venezuelan zoo celebrates the birth of two endangered white lion cubs, a vital boost for a species with under 200 left globally. Follow their journey and join the naming contest.

National Trust buys land around Cerne Abbas Giant

The National Trust has purchased 25 acres of chalk downland surrounding Dorset's famous Cerne Abbas Giant for £1.5 million, safeguarding the ancient site's setting. Support their conservation work.

Feral pigs spread dieback disease in Queensland forests

Ancient bunya pines in Queensland's Bunya Mountains are being killed by dieback disease spread by feral pigs, threatening sacred Indigenous sites and ecosystems. Traditional owners warn of widespread destruction.

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