Conservation News
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Exmoor ponies: Why this annual gathering is a total vibe
Watch 100 ponies trot in for their annual check-up while supporting a life-saving cause.
South Walney Nature Reserve welcomes new seal pups for 12th year
The Cumbria colony is thriving as conservationists report a healthy start to the new breeding season.
Astonbury Wood: Rare damselflies return after habitat restoration
A three-year project in Hertfordshire just brought some iconic insects back to local woods.
Castle Espie: Why the beloved wetland site is closing its bird program
Between avian flu, post-Brexit transport issues, and budget cuts, this Northern Ireland nature hub is undergoing some major changes.
Antarctica: New team heads to Port Lockroy to fight climate damage
A crew of eight is trekking 9,000 miles to save a historic British base from extreme weather and melting conditions.
Barn owls in Purbeck are getting ringed to help track conservation efforts
Researchers are tracking chicks and adults to see if nature-friendly farming is actually helping barn owl populations bounce back.
American skunk cabbage: The stinky invasive plant cleared from UK river
A foul-smelling plant from the Pacific Northwest has been wiped out along a 2.5km stretch of the River Alderbourne in Buckinghamshire.
Australia retirement: meet the seniors on a massive rewilding mission
Retirement goals? These legends are skipping the cruise ship life to restore the bush, count sea slugs, and fight invasive species.
Norfolk housing levy: Environmentalists push back on new nature plan
A new government scheme aims to fund conservation by taxing new homes, but experts worry it ignores the actual root causes of river pollution.
National Trust for Jersey expands urban green space in St Clement
The charity is securing land near Maupertuis Farm to preserve a vital 'green lung' for wildlife and residents.
Lost Woods project in Sussex hits major milestone for tree conservation
A crew of dedicated volunteers has officially mapped over 5,500 ancient and veteran trees, blowing past their initial goals for the area.
Guernsey hosts environmental summit with a focus on Gen Z
Experts and students from across the British Isles and France are teaming up to tackle climate change and protect local ecosystems.
Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden: Historic glasshouses finally fixed
After five years of renovations, the iconic site has replaced thousands of glass panels to protect its rare collection from Scotland's brutal winter.
Bog Grass Moth discovered in Wales for the first time
Conservationists at the Cors Geirch nature reserve found the rare species, and it's giving major win for biodiversity.
Cornish fishers use scarecrows to keep seabirds safe
New research shows that bird-shaped kites and floating eyes are helping prevent endangered seabirds from getting trapped in gillnets.
Bogong moths: Australia sees massive swarm in sign of recovery
The endangered native insects are back in droves, and experts are lowkey obsessed with this epic comeback.
Moss carder bumblebee recovery project launches in UK
A new three-year initiative is aiming to save one of the UK’s rarest, ginger-fuzzed pollinators from extinction.
Lake District nature project plants 1,500 wildflowers to save meadows
Friends of the Lake District is bringing native plants back to Cumbria to help boost soil health and create homes for local wildlife.
Butterfly populations in UK face potential crash due to extreme weather
While summer counts were high, experts warn that extreme heat and drought could be putting our winged friends at risk of a major decline.
Donald Trump issues executive order to overhaul federal fishing rules
A new order prioritizes recreational angling and pushes to loosen scientific standards, sparking major backlash from conservationists.
Endangered dormice found at Babers Farm in major nature win
The return of these rare critters to a Dorset farm is lowkey the best indicator that local biodiversity efforts are actually hitting different.
A rare, tiny snail is laying eggs during its road trip to safety
After being limited to just one Welsh lake, the glutinous snail is getting a major boost from conservationists—and it’s already hitting baby milestones.