Sheffield environmental consultancy to deliver more fully funded wildlife ponds across the South Yorkshire region Following on from the success of last year’s project that saw over 30 ponds created or restored across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire on behalf of Natural England, Wildscapes CIC have been appointed again to deliver a number of ponds across Doncaster and Barnsley this winter.
Kick-start nature’s recovery and absorb a third of UK emissions New report from The Wildlife Trusts shows how investing in nature would reap big dividends in tackling climate crisis
The Time is Now Virtual Mass Lobby On 30 June we are coming together for a virtual lobby, inviting you, and thousands of others to ask MPs to put people, climate and nature at the heart of our nation’s recovery. The UK is at a turning point. As we build back from the current health crisis, we have the opportunity to rebuild […]
Go peat free for wildlife With garden centres re-opening today Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are urging people to go peat free in their gardens to help wildlife. As part of their Action for Insects campaign, which aims to change the future of insects, Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are asking the local community to make small changes in their […]
River Rother Restoration Project Completion Some good news! The River Rother Restoration project has been completed at Woodhouse Washlands nature reserve. Three in-channel berms have been installed to diversify the flow of the river, along with corresponding re-profiling of the river banks. Two floodplain bunds have been created to hold back surface water on the floodplain, creating temporary bodies of […]
New guide encourages us all to take urgent action for insects The Wildlife Trusts and partners launch new practical initiative to help insects and reverse sharp declines in their populations A FREE downloadable Guide to Taking Action for Insects is packed with easy to follow practical tips for the garden and the home With a connection to nature proven to boost wellbeing, it’s hoped the guide will […]
CIEEM Registered Practice status for Wildscapes The Trust’s environmental consultancy, Wildscapes CIC, is pleased to announce it has been awarded Registered Practice status by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). CIEEM is the leading professional membership body representing ecologists and environmental managers in the UK and seeks to promote the highest standards of professional practice in the industry. […]
The new Environment Bill and what it means The Wildlife Trusts have long campaigned for ambitious laws for nature, and we welcome the new Environment Bill and its ambition. We hope this long-awaited Bill drives real action to tackle the nature crisis head on.
Sheffield woodland and forest management programme supports local wildlife and builds in resilience in the face of increasing threats to trees and climate change As part of the Heritage Funded Sheffield Lakeland partnership the woodland team at Sheffield City Council are tackling the legacy of unproductive conifer plantations by clear felling and replanting with species of tree that will result in a richer and more resilient woodland landscape. Working with Yorkshire Water and Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Sheffield […]
Sarah Champion, Labour candidate for Rotherham answers our questions We contacted all candidates for the constituency of Rotherham to ask for their responses to a list of questions on nature, habitats and climate change. Of all the candidates, only Sarah Champion, the Labour candidate and previous sitting MP replied. Here is her response.