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Wildlife and Countryside Link represents 90 organisations working together to support & enjoy the natural environment
🚨 There's less than 6 weeks to go until the Wild Summit! 🚨 Ahead of the full schedule being published, take a look at the incredible line up of events taking place on the day. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to get yours before its too late! Book now 👉️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s...
A more circular economy could save farmers £400m a year and a family of four up to £1,300 annually. Yet we're still waiting for the government's Circular Economy Growth Plan - almost a year after it was due.
The summer holidays are fast approaching ☀️ Before you switch on your out of office, make sure you've secured your tickets for this year's Wild Summit. We are back at the Bristol Beacon on 9 September 2026 for an inspiring and jam-packed day of workshops, talks, networking and campaigning.
Announcement 🚨 @https://bsky.app/profile/pippaheylings.bsky.social to give keynote speech at Wild Summit 2026 👏 Pippa is the MP for South Cambridgeshire and the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero.
🚨 The Government's #30by30 Delivery Plan won't deliver 30by30. With just 4 years until 2030, England has less than 10% of land both protected and in good condition.
🐟️ Sea change: How can we prioritise climate action and nature recovery in the marine environment? 🐟️ Join us at the Wild Summit for a panel discussion on how we can ensure that marine environments and wildlife can thrive.
Stand up for rivers, lakes and seas 🌊 Want Government to do more to restore and protect them? Write a letter to your local newspaper and support #CleanWaterNow. Letters reach large audiences, are often seen by MPs' offices, help show public support for change, and increases momentum!
We are delighted to announce that @zackpolanski.bsky.social the Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, will be giving a keynote speech at this year's Wild Summit 🌱 Have you got your tickets yet? Get them here 👇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s...
Industrial bottom-trawl fishing is bulldozing the seafloor and harming ocean wildlife like our iconic puffin and porpoises, as revealed in a new @oceanauk.bsky.social report It’s time for change. Act now: banbottomtrawling.oceanauk.justpost.cards?utm_source=b... Ban #BottomTrawling in MPAs
Will you be joining us for this session? With such an incredible panel line-up, this is set to be a fascinating conversation exploring the important role farmers can play in restoring nature while producing the food we all rely on. Book your tickets now 👇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s...
✨️ Session Announcement ✨️ "Nature-Friendly Farming: Can farmers feed the nation and be the driving force of wildlife restoration?" is just one of the many sessions that will be held on the main stage at Bristol Beacon this September.
🌱 INNS week starts tomorrow 🌱 From 22nd - 28th June, we're talking all things invasive non-native species from management to what Government should be doing to prevent them from continuing to be an environmental issue. Let's stop the spread of INNS by spreading the word about their issues!
🌟 Wild Summit Headliners Announced 🌟 We're delighted to reveal the headline speakers for Wild Summit 2026: Rachel Salvidge, Mete Coban MBE, Dr Gemma Harper OBE, Hilary McGrady CBE and Guy Shrubsole.
We are joining Pesticide Action Network UK’s call for Sainsbury’s to ban the use of the toxic herbicide, paraquat, in their global supply chains. Paraquat is linked to diseases such as Parkinson’s and is responsible for poisoning thousands of farmworkers globally every year.
The consequences of bycatch are devastating. Seabirds, porpoises, seals, sharks and other wildlife are accidentally caught in fishing gear intended to catch other species, often suffering injury, drowning or slow deaths. The shocking reality? Bycatch is avoidable.
🚨 In a new report, "Green Gap" launched today, it reveals that England's poorest communities risk losing out on the trees, green spaces and wildlife they need most. Want to find out more? Find the full report here: www.wcl.org.uk/docs/green_g...
We're hosting an event on Wednesday 10th June to encourage MPs to learn more about bycatch. Every year, thousands of marine animals are unintentionally caught and killed in UK fishing operations through bycatch, yet many MP's do not know the extent of the issue!
Bycatch is a silent crisis beneath the waves 🌊 Every year, thousands of dolphins, seals, sharks & seabirds are accidentally caught and killed in fishing gear. On Wednesday 10th June, we’re hosting a parliamentary event to encourage MPs to learn more about bycatch and pledge to take action.
🚨 The UK’s way of life is increasingly under threat from climate change warns the Climate Change Committee in their latest report – “A Well-Adapted UK.” 🚨 Without urgent action, the continued disruption to homes, farming, infrastructure and wildlife across the country will intensify.
We’re excited to announce that award-winning journalist and environmental investigator Rachel Salvidge will be speaking at Wild Summit 🌍 At the Wild Summit, Rachel will be discussing water pollution, the fight for cleaner rivers and seas, and why the Clean Water Bill matters now more than ever.
We couldn’t be more excited to share that Dr Gemma Harper OBE, Chief Executive of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, will be speaking at Wild Summit this September.
We'll see you there @plantlifeuk.bsky.social 👋 So many incredible organisations are coming to this year's Wild Summit, will you be joining? #WildSummit2026
Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough, a voice that has inspired generations, including a member of our very own here at Wildlife & Countryside Link.
📢 The Environmental Audit Committee highlights the growing PFAS pollution crisis in the UK 📊 94% of English rivers exceed proposed safe limits 🐟 Fish contain up to 300x safe levels We back their call to: 🚫 Ban non-essential PFAS 💷 Make polluters pay Read more here: www.wcl.org.uk/cancer-linke...
Let’s finish what the Hunting Act started. With a consultation to close the door on the hunting of wildlife with dogs for good now open, we have a real opportunity to demand an effective ban that protects our wildlife from harm.
📣 Organisations across the sector are joining us at The Wild Summit! On 9th September, The Wildlife Trust's will be bringing their expert knowledge and running an exciting event at the summit. Will you be joining?
New Government plans for Biodiversity Net Gain are out, and there is some progress: We welcome: ✅ the confirmation that Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects are happening ✅ the removal of self/custom build exemptions ✅ the exemption for nature recovery projects
Golden eagles belong in England’s skies and their return would be a powerful step for nature’s recovery. But it cannot be done without real change. Habitats must be restored, threats must be tackled and the environment must be made safe again.
This year's big question: how can we achieve our goal of protecting 30% of our land and sea by 2030? Time is running out for nature.
📣#CleanWaterNow campaign update 📣 An amazing 30,000 emails have been sent to MP’s demanding clean water💧 Thank you for standing up for our rivers, lakes and seas. Haven’t taken action yet? Join the 30,000 by emailing your MP today 👇️ 🔗 wcl.org.uk/clean-water-...