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How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.
October 10, 2026£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
October 9, 2026'The wood is alive': Ranger retires after 38 years
William McLaughlin leaves a "lasting legacy" of care at Bourne Woods in Lincolnshire, bosses say.
October 8, 2026UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.
October 8, 2026A 194-year-old tortoise, world's oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life - Reuters
A 194-year-old tortoise, world's oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life Reuters
October 7, 2026Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.
October 5, 2026Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
October 4, 2026Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'
It is hoped the prospective sale provides a haven for wildlife in an urban area.
October 4, 2026Trust warns of 'tangible' climate threat to heritage sites
A National Trust manager says recent summers have "brought home" the impact of climate change.
October 4, 2026Island hosts inter-island environment summit
The annual event brings together delegates to share ideas and develop joint projects.
October 3, 2026'Special surprise' as rare moth found in nature reserve for first time
Experts called it a "special surprise" to find an "incredibly sparse moth" in this habitat.
September 30, 2026Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
September 30, 2026Nature spaces 'need to be next to where people live'
Campaigners are pushing for more wildlife-rich green spaces to be created within urban communities.
September 28, 2026Bumblebee project seeking to help rare species
The programme to help the Moss carder species will focus on Cornwall, Kent and the North Pennines.
September 27, 2026Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted at meadow
Friends of the Lake District wants to reintroduce species lost to some farming practices.
September 26, 2026Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather
More than 77,000 butterflies were recorded in Devon while 47,000 were spotted in Cornwall this July.
September 26, 2026Seahorse habitats 'healing' thanks to eco-moorings
Scars in Studland Bay's seagrass meadows, caused by boat anchor chains, are healing, a study finds.
September 26, 2026Strategy will safeguard nature for generations
Local Nature Recovery Strategy is approved for one of England's "most nature-depleted areas".
September 25, 2026Endangered dormice on farm signal healthy landscape
Dormice are detected on a farm near Bridport during surveys by the Countryside Regeneration Trust.
September 25, 2026Rare snails lay eggs during car journey to zoo
The zoo near Canterbury says glutinous snails started laying eggs on their way to Kent.
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How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Drone pilot Pete Short hunts for hotspots in the Cairngorms National Park which was devastated by a huge wildfire over the summer It is 06:00 and I'm meeting drone pilot Pete Short for a dawn patrol
£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
The Hoads Wood site before and after it was cleared of nearly 40,000 tonnes of waste The clearance of a notorious illegal waste "supersite" in Kent has been completed after 15 months at a cost of £15
UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
Bluefin tuna have returned in significant numbers to the waters off Cornwall Bluefin tuna have returned in huge numbers off the British coast after almost disappearing from UK waters. The return of
'The wood is alive': Ranger retires after 38 years
McLaughlin said working in the woods was his 'dream' job A "passionate" woodsman who spent almost four decades caring for wildlife has retired. William McLaughlin spent 37 years working as Forestry
Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The new plan aims to raise cash for conservation projects in places like The Broads Environmental groups have criticised a pilot scheme that aims to make housing developers pay a new nature levy. Th
Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'
The purchase of fields in St Clements aims to provide space for wildlife in the urban environment Conservationists have said they are planning to buy a field to extend a "green lung" in one of Jersey
Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
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Trust warns of 'tangible' climate threat to heritage sites
Fountains Abbey is feeling the impact of extreme weather, the National Trust says Protecting all heritage sites from the impact of climate change "just may not be possible," according to a National T
Island hosts inter-island environment summit
The event included a field trip to Lihou Island exploring its ecology and archaeology Environmental experts, conservation groups and businesses from across the British Isles and France have gathered
'Special surprise' as rare moth found in nature reserve for first time
The Bog Grass Moth is a rare species in the UK A rare species of moth has been found in north Wales. The Bog Grass Moth was found at Cors Geirch National Nature Reserve on the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwyn
Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
Botswana is home to the world's largest elephant population, with more than 130,000 elephants (file photo) Animal rights activists have criticised Botswana's decision to authorise the killing of 23 e
Nature spaces 'need to be next to where people live'
Longhorn cattle graze at a former open-cast coal mine on the edge of Salford People should not have to travel far to experience the joys of nature, conservationists have said, as campaigners push for
Bumblebee project seeking to help rare species
The project will focus on Cornwall, Kent and the North Pennines A project is under way to try and help one of the UK's "most threatened" species of bumblebee. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is lea
Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather
The Gatekeeper species was the most-spotted butterfly across the counties Butterfly and day-flying moth numbers recorded across Devon and Cornwall this summer have been "very good" - but experts fear
Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted at meadow
Friends of the Lake District wants to plant 1,500 wildflower plants at land at Mazonwath A project to preserve vulnerable vegetation and wildlife will see hundreds of wildflower plants introduced to
Seahorse habitats 'healing' thanks to eco-moorings
The research was carried out by Kira Dunn of Southampton University Scars caused to rare seahorse habitats by boat anchors off the Dorset coast are starting to heal, thanks to the installation of new
Endangered dormice on farm signal healthy landscape
Dormice have been detected at Babers Farm following the installation of footprint tunnels Endangered dormice have been found on a farm that has been working to improve biodiversity and nature habitat
Rare snails lay eggs during car journey to zoo
The glutinous snail was once widespread in the UK, but is now only found in one Welsh lake A rare snail found in just one lake in the UK started laying eggs on its six-hour journey from Wales to Kent
Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ From behind a giant bank of screens in a small windowless room, Estelle Morgan, animal team leader from the Saving Wildcats partnership, is keeping an eye on the latest w