Government blocks National Trust bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge
Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge faces development threat as ministers reject National Trust's bid for enhanced protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Category : Conservation
Bronze Age gold treasures revealed in Scotland
National Museums Scotland reveals extraordinary Bronze Age discoveries including gold hair ornaments and spearhead mounts, rewriting our understanding of ancient British craftsmanship.
Cattle: The unsung heroes of moorland conservation
Discover how a rugged herd of Galloway and Blue Grey cattle are performing essential conservation work on the North Pennines moors, maintaining biodiversity through their natural grazing habits.
Red List: 45,000 species face extinction threat
The IUCN's latest Red List update reveals a devastating biodiversity crisis, with Madagascar's lemurs and Arctic breeding birds among those pushed closer to extinction.
Easter Island Moai Statues Moved in Preservation Operation
In an unprecedented archaeological feat, two of Easter Island's iconic Moai statues have been carefully relocated inland to protect them from coastal erosion and rising sea levels threatening their preservation.
Submerged Stone Circle Discovered in Cumbrian Lake
Archaeologists uncover an extraordinary prehistoric stone circle lying 20 feet below the surface of a Cumbrian lake, rewriting our understanding of ancient Britain's relationship with water and climate change.
Jane Goodall: The primatologist who redefined humanity
Discover the remarkable journey of Dame Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking research revolutionised our understanding of chimpanzees and redefined humanity's relationship with the natural world.
NatureScot seeks private cash for Scottish conservation
Scotland's nature agency launches controversial new strategy seeking private investment for conservation projects, raising concerns about commercial influence over protected landscapes.
Never Cut Your Hedge On This Date - UK Law
Gardeners across the UK are being warned about a crucial date when hedge-cutting is forbidden by law to protect nesting birds and wildlife.
Uganda halts tourism after alleged tourist abduction
Uganda suspends tourism in the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after a suspected militant attack targets a group of tourists, raising security fears for the region's endangered mountain gorillas.
Body found in Narnia-inspired CS Lewis woodland reserve
A man in his 70s has been found dead in a nature reserve that famously inspired CS Lewis's magical world of Narnia. Police are investigating the unexplained death in Oxford's CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Bedouin families evicted from ancient Petra caves
Jordanian authorities evict Bedouin communities from their ancestral cave dwellings in Petra, sparking a fierce debate between cultural preservation and modernisation.
Norfolk's Ghost Pond Resurrection: 140-Year-Old Plants Revived
A groundbreaking conservation project in Norfolk has achieved the impossible: reviving a 140-year-old 'ghost pond' and bringing its long-dormant seeds back to life, offering new hope for UK biodiversity.
Bengaluru's citizens lead fight to save dying lakes
Faced with a severe water crisis, the tech hub of Bengaluru is witnessing a grassroots revolution. Local residents and conservationists are taking lake restoration into their own hands, battling pollution and bureaucracy to secure the city's future.
Trump Scotland golf course accused of sewage breaches
The Trump Organisation's Aberdeenshire golf course is under investigation by SEPA for reportedly exceeding sewage discharge limits, raising serious environmental concerns.
UK's Marine Sanctuaries Ravaged by Bottom Trawling
Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.
Crystal hunter convicted for smashing protected cliffs
A crystal collector has been convicted for causing criminal damage after using a sledgehammer to smash rocks in a protected conservation area to sell the pieces in his shop. Read the full story of the destruction in the Yorkshire Dales.
Dorset footpath blocked by controversial 'nature reserve' sign
A furious row has erupted in Dorset after a 'nature reserve' sign was erected across a public footpath, effectively blocking access. Locals and ramblers' groups condemn the move as an illegal obstruction of a cherished right of way.
$140m Koala Park Plan Sparks Conservation vs Industry Debate
The Minns Labor government commits $140 million to accelerate the creation of the Great Koala National Park, aiming to protect koala habitats while facing criticism from the forestry industry and regional communities.
Liberal Senator's defiant stand on net zero and wildlife
South Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan launches an impassioned defence of Australia's net zero target and calls for stronger action to protect endangered species, putting him at odds with his own party's climate sceptics.
Sycamore Gap Tree Shows New Growth From Protected Stump
Exclusive: In a stunning turn of events, the felled Sycamore Gap tree is showing vigorous new growth from its protected stump. National Trust experts confirm the legendary tree's fight for survival has begun.
Vicar and care workers in court over Sycamore Gap tree
Two care home workers and a Church of England vicar have appeared in court, charged with the criminal damage of the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall in a shocking case that has gripped the nation.
19th-Century Shipwreck Uncovered in Lake Michigan
A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Rowleys Bay, Wisconsin, as receding lake waters expose a well-preserved shipwreck from the 1800s, captivating historians and locals alike.
Mexico's Jaguar Population Surges in Conservation Success
In a major victory for wildlife conservation, Mexico's jaguar population has surged by nearly 20% in just eight years. Discover how a national strategy is bringing the Americas' largest big cat back from the brink.
Heatwave reveals lost historical gardens at National Trust sites
Aerial archaeology during the UK heatwave has revealed hidden 18th-century garden designs and lost medieval features at Mottisfont and Fountains Abbey, offering archaeologists extraordinary insights into England's horticultural history.
DNA Breakthrough Revolutionises African Elephant Conservation
Scientists develop groundbreaking DNA analysis method to combat ivory trafficking and protect endangered African elephants, offering a powerful new weapon for conservationists.
Alaska's Tongass Forest gets permanent protection
The Biden administration has finalised protections for Alaska's Tongass National Forest, safeguarding millions of acres of ancient trees and vital ecosystems from logging and development.
Tony Juniper Calls for Collective Wildlife Conservation
Natural England chair Tony Juniper urges a united effort to protect and restore the nation's biodiversity, highlighting the critical role of collaboration in conservation.
Queensland: Australia's Deforestation Capital
Conservation groups reveal Queensland leads Australia in tree clearing, threatening ecosystems and wildlife. Calls for urgent policy reforms grow louder.
White rhino population grows in South Africa
Conservation efforts in South Africa have led to a rare increase in white rhino numbers, marking the first rise in a decade, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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