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SWT partner with cutting-edge gaming brand Plantly

bpearce — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This new collaboration will provide a fun and educational tool to raise public awareness of plant conservation.

Kia UK extends partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust, becomes founding partner of £1million appeal

bpearce — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Kia UK announces its partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust will be extended for a further two years as the brand becomes a Foundation Partner of the Trust’s ‘Save Surrey’s Nature’ £1 million appeal

A new partnership with Woking Football Club

ccrow — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Woking Football Club, a historic football club in the heart of Surrey.

Million pound drive to Save Surrey's Nature

mwehrle — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Trust launches million-pound fundraising appeal to Save Surrey’s Nature

Woking Golf Club support us as a Gold Corporate Member

ccrow — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We’re delighted to share the news that Woking Golf Club is continuing to support our vital work as a Gold Corporate Member for 2024.

Nature is the winner as hedge laying contest comes to Landbarn Farm

mwehrle — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Competitors have laid some 100m of hedge in the Trust's second annual Hedgelaying Competition

Wilder Schools 2024 applications now open

bpearce — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Applications for our Wilder Schools Programme are now open! Apply before the 28th March to be considered for the September 2024 cohort.

Emergency authorisation of bee-killing pesticide is a “deathblow”, say The Wildlife Trusts

content_copier — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

'Emergency' authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has today been approved by UK Government, despite nearly 15,000 people calling on them to choose better support for farmers and thriving wildlife, instead of bee-killing pesticides.

Affinity Water become a Silver Corporate Member

ccrow — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to share the news that Affinity Water have become a Silver Corporate Member with us.

Working with Wildlife for Nature-based Solutions

mwehrle — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

New Nature-Based Solutions prospectus offers practical help for landowners and land managers

Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish

content_copier — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts say rivers and hedgerows are at increasing risk as UK Government fails to enshrine basic protection for nature on farms.

British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids

mwehrle — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Time’s up! Minister urged to help sugar farmers go neonic-free and honour ban as deadline approaches to end reliance on bee-harming chemicals

Premier Miton Investors and Surrey Wildlife Trust announce new partnership for nature

ccrow — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust and investment firm, Premier Miton Investors, have agreed a new three-year partnership which will provide a boost to the Trust’s chalk grasslands and Wilder Schools projects.

Surrey Wildlife Trust has partnered with Surrey Green Burials

ccrow — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

We’ve partnered with Surrey Green Burials, a family-owned funeral director based in Dorking, who offer environmentally friendly and organic burial services and cremations.

Help our amazing grazing heroes this winter

mwehrle — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust is urgently asking for donations to help extend conservation grazing in the county and keep Surrey’s meadows, woodlands and heathlands buzzing with life as the climate and nature crisis bites.

Landmark report shows UK wildlife’s devastating decline

mwehrle — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The UK’s wildlife is continuing to decline according to a new landmark study

Hampton Estate & Space4Nature team up to assess the state of nature on Puttenham Common

mwehrle — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Satellite imagery, Artificial Intelligence and citizen science will complement 100-year plan to restore nationally important heathland site

Surrey Wildlife Trust and Oander – a new partnership that will help protect ancient woodland

cpotter — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust has recently welcomed a new Gold Corporate Member to its family - Oander, a multi-disciplinary, boutique construction and property consultant based in Surrey.

Surrey community champions celebrate in style

bpearce — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Community groups from across Surrey came together for an evening of networking, nature and nominations.

Surrey Wildlife Trust and Surrey Choices – a new partnership for nature

cpotter — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

We are honoured that Surrey Choices has chosen Surrey Wildlife Trust to be their Charity of the Year for 2023/2024!

Go wild at the Surrey Hedgerow Festival

mwehrle — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust promises a day of fun, food and learning at the UK’s first Hedgerow Festival

Guildford Goes Wild

mwehrle — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Go Wild in Guildford on the 15th July - and find out how you can be part of the solution to the climate and nature emergency

Visitors to Painshill help Space4Nature project take off

mwehrle — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Families, walkers and budding conservationists visiting Painshill, in Cobham, joined local conservation groups this weekend to help find and document the plants and wildlife that live on the site.

Space4Nature to host bioblitz at Painshill Park

mwehrle — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Visitors to Painshill are being invited to join volunteers from Surrey Wildlife Trust and a range of local conservation groups to help find and document the species found on the site.

NHS backs 30 Days Wild this June

mwehrle — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

UK’s biggest nature challenge is proven to boost health and wellbeing

Wildfire warning as nature goes up in smoke

content_copier — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Public urged to pack a picnic not a BBQ

Double your donation for Dormice!

mwehrle — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In a further boost to a rare but much-loved species, all donations made between the 20th and 27th April will be doubled by Green Match Fund

Give them a quiet welcome

mwehrle — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A reminder not to be intimidated by our cows, but to treat them with respect.

Go wild for your lawn this year

mwehrle — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Ditch the pinstripes and try a wild look for your lawn this spring.

Keep your dog on a lead to help wildlife

ofry — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to keep their pets on short leads to protect wildlife this spring.

Top Reserves for Beautiful Bluebells!

mwehrle — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey is the most wooded county in England and spring signals the arrival of stunning carpets of beautiful bluebells. Some of the best displays of these much-loved flowers can be found in woodlands managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Surrey Wildlife Trust joins mission to keep the latest science at the heart of conservation

lleftley — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust has committed to become an ‘Evidence Champion’ as part of a movement led by Cambridge University to build stronger links between academic researchers and front-line conservationists.

20 year research project reveals devastating loss of British & Irish flora

mwehrle — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The new Plant Atlas is the most powerful statement ever produced on the state of our wild and naturalised plants

Help save our snoring Dormouse

ofry — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Help raise £25,000 to improve and protect the hedgerows and woodlands that Dormice rely on

Grant Gives Boost to Space4Nature Project

sjordan — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Nature in Surrey’s wetlands, urban areas and urban fringes will benefit from a grant of £200,000 from the philanthropic Garfield Weston Foundation.

Surrey Wildlife Trust and Shepperton Studios team up to boost local biodiversity

lleftley — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Biodiversity Net Gain agreement means new life for meadow and more contact with nature for local school children.

Government must require HS2 Ltd re-evaluate nature loss & compensate fairly

mwehrle — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A new evidence report, ‘HS2 double jeopardy: how the UK’s largest infrastructure project undervalued nature and overvalued its compensation measures’ reveals fundamental flaws in the way HS2 Ltd has assessed the value of nature along the construction path of HS2.

Nature recovery needs Government's new plan to succeed - but wildlife declines will persist

content_copier — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Dramatic increase of £1.2bn extra per year is needed to restore nature say The Wildlife Trusts

Four nations’ nature charities denounce Truss government Bill due back in the Commons today

mwehrle — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Today, Wednesday 18th January, the Retained EU Law Bill (REUL) is scheduled to have its Report Stage and third and final reading in the House of Commons, before moving on to the House of Lords.

Show off your support in style

lleftley — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Our new online ethical clothing store is open!

The sky's the limit at Chobham Common

mwehrle — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Chobham Common joins Painshill Park and Quarry Hangers as pioneer site for Surrey’s ground-breaking habitat-mapping project

Landmark COP15 agreement gives nature hope for the future, if implementation follows

mwehrle — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

After twelve days of talks and two years of delay, negotiators at COP15 in Montreal have agreed a historic global deal to protect nature.

Trust urges MPs to back nature recovery during COP15

mwehrle — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust urges MPs to back ambitious nature recovery targets as crunch wildlife summit gets underway

Ground-breaking habitat-mapping project tested at Trust reserve

mwehrle — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Caterham’s Quarry Hangers becomes test site for Space4Nature’s ground-breaking habitat-mapping project

The Wildlife Trusts call on Government to be world leader on climate at COP27 by taking urgent action to restore nature at home

mwehrle — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

UK Government must increase efforts to protect at least 30% of land and sea by 2030 and strengthen environmental protections

Trust urges government to abandon attack on nature

mwehrle — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust is urging local people to voice their opposition to government plans to reform the UK’s planning, agriculture and conservation policies, calling the proposals an ‘attack on nature’.

Helping our communities take action for nature

lleftley — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust launches webinars to help our communities take action for nature.

Her Majesty The Queen – a tribute from The Wildlife Trusts

bsiggery — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

We are extremely saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.

Use water wisely as heatwave hits home

mwehrle — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust is urging residents to do all they can to manage water wisely as continuing dry conditions threaten Wildlife and habitats of all kinds across the county.

Urgent appeal launched after devastating Pirbright wildfire

mwehrle — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Trust is urgently asking for donations to help one of Surrey’s most precious heathland habitats, and around 200 red deer that help maintain it, recover from a devastating wildfire.

New legal protections edge England closer towards wild beaver return

mwehrle — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts welcome new legislation and call for sensible beaver management guidance

Butterfly rescue squad comes to Chipstead

mwehrle — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Fifteen local volunteers took to the wilds of Fames Rough, Chipstead on 29th June to give a helping hand to Surrey’s rare and endangered butterfly populations.

New research from Wildlife Trusts shows increased risk of fires and water loss as climate warms

mwehrle — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

A new report published by the Wildlife Trusts - the UK’s sixth largest landowner - reveals that Half of The Wildlife Trusts’ extensive network of nature reserves will have more than thirty days of very high fire risk each year.

More schools in Surrey encouraged to ‘Go Wilder’ as pupils reap benefits of nature

mwehrle — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey schools and colleges are celebrating a year of immersion in the benefits of nature, as Surrey Wildlife Trust invites more schools to get on board with a county-wide project that makes life better for pupils, teachers and parents while giving wildlife a boost.

Letter to PM says young people will have even less nature without urgent action now

mwehrle — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Young people hand in 60,000-strong petition to Downing St today calling for more ambitious nature targets.

Wild Surrey People's Choice Award winners announced

mwehrle — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Local artists bag ‘People’s Choice’ awards as Wild Surrey Art and Photography Competition winners confirmed

Poetry and film ignite Nextdoor Nature – a new nature legacy to mark the Queen’s Jubilee

mwehrle — Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

George the Poet shines a light on new community rewilding projects led by Surrey Wildlife Trust and funded by The National Lottery

Wild Surrey winners announced

mwehrle — Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Winners of Wild Surrey Art & Photography Competition announced.

£1.25m to create space for nature in Surrey

mwehrle — Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Dreamfund’s £1.25m award invites 1,500 volunteers to help use space and AI technology to restore Surrey’s wildlife habitats.

Surrey Wildlife Trust urges people to take action for nature now

mwehrle — Fri, 06 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

New UK Government targets could mean less wildlife for future generations

Ground nest alert! Dog walkers must lead the way

mwehrle — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Leads are essential to prevent dogs harming ground-nesting birds, say The Wildlife Trusts.

Hopes for Dormice as Hedgerows Spread Across North Downs

mwehrle — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust has trained more than 100 volunteers to invigorate the growth of hedgerows across the North Downs in Surrey and give hope to iconic hazel dormice.

Act swiftly! Public asked to help endangered high-flying birds

content_copier — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts & RHS call on gardeners to help swifts, swallows, and martins

Nextdoor Nature to bring nature home

mwehrle — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Communities across the UK empowered to let nature flourish thanks to £5m National Lottery funding.

KIA partners with Surrey Wildlife Trust

mwehrle — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

KIA has entered a partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust to support the conservation of rare chalk grassland.

New campaign calls for a ‘legal right to local nature’ in Levelling Up reforms

mwehrle — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

More than 60 nature, planning, health and equality organisations have today (21 Feb) launched a new ‘Nature For Everyone’ campaign, calling for a ‘legal right to nature’ to be a key component of the Government’s Levelling Up reforms.

Devastating climate impact of using peat in UK horticulture revealed

mwehrle — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

New analysis by The Wildlife Trusts has calculated the shocking impacts of extracting peat for use in horticulture.

The Wildlife Trusts call on the Government to bin the ‘Bulldozer Bill’*

mwehrle — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Bill threatens important laws that protect places like the New Forest and wildlife such as otters, dolphins and peregrines

Will banned bee-killing pesticides become the new norm?

mwehrle — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts’ lawyers contact the Secretary of State to question the legality of ignoring expert advice

Rare chalk stream habitat restored for wildlife in Alton

mwehrle — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

On 2nd February 2022, the United Nations is celebrating World Wetlands Day across the globe to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands for biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation and freshwater availability.

Planners and ecologists working together on the Environment Act

Jfoat — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Surrey Nature Partnership is hosting the Biodiversity and Planning Conference at the Dorking Halls in Surrey on Tuesday 1st March 2022.

Government puts bees at risk

mwehrle — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Government again puts bees at risk

Governments set low bar on phase out of gardeners’ use of peat

mwehrle — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts call for immediate ban on all peat sales, peat extraction and peat imports to help address the nature and climate crisis

Birds, bees, and butterflies suffer as Brexit farming promises broken

mwehrle — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Rescue rivers, wildlife and climate faster say three largest nature charities

COP26: Baby steps forward, when giant leaps were needed

mwehrle — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts respond to the closing of COP26.

Long-awaited Environment Act passed

content_copier — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts respond to the passing of the Environment Act.

Take action for the climate and nature crises at home

mwehrle — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

While world leaders have come together at COP26 in Glasgow to reach an agreement on how to tackle climate change on a global scale, Surrey Wildlife Trust is urging people in Surrey to work together at home.

Youth Manifesto calls for action on climate change

mwehrle — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Young people from around the UK want to see urgent action to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.

Sir David Attenborough calls for role of nature to be recognised in fight against climate change in new film

content_copier — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts say ambitious nature recovery should be focus at COP26

Congratulations to the Pewley Down Fields Community!

mwehrle — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Cel Spellman, actor and broadcaster, inspired by community

Climate action needs nature. Nature needs climate action. Neither will succeed if we don’t prepare for a changing world

mwehrle — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts’ COP26 report says it’s time to tackle the twin crises at speed.

New report says planning reform must make access to nature legal and fair

mwehrle — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

First anniversary of Wildbelt in PM’s keynote speech – when will it happen?

Wildlife Trusts raise £25m in a year to kickstart nature’s recovery

mwehrle — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

First anniversary sees charity lead vision for wildlife across 30% of land and sea by 2030

Celebrating Surrey’s Rivers

mwehrle — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

From 18th to 26th September, Surrey Wildlife Trust will be championing blue nature super-highways in the run up to World Rivers Day on the 26 September 2021.

Conservationists launch roadmap for restoring waters and wildlife

mwehrle — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Conservationists launch roadmap for restoring waters and wildlife.

Inspiring a new generation of nature’s climate heroes

mwehrle — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

New handbook for schools and children to act on climate change.

Get creative for wildlife and win

mwehrle — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Wildlife art & photography competition open for entries!

The Wildlife Trusts welcome golden opportunity for beavers to be wild

content_copier — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

New beaver consultation could herald better wetlands for wildlife and climate

Sunflowers power £2million for nature’s recovery

mwehrle — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Wildlife friendly farm, which grows wild bird seed, and 100 acres of sunflowers, celebrates raising £2 million for wildlife conservation.

A stark climate warning

mwehrle — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Today, the IPCC’s climate report gives a stark warning that a global temperature increase of at least 1.5C by 2040 is now largely inevitable.

Government says yes to Highly Protected Marine Areas

mwehrle — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts cheer long fought-for arrival of first ever sea sanctuaries where all damaging activities will be banned.

Community clubs together to save Guildford grassland

mwehrle — Sat, 22 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Local community save rare chalk grassland habitat for wildlife

The Wildlife Trusts' response to the Government's Tree Action Plan

mwehrle — Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

On Sunday 16 May 2021, details of the Government's Tree Action Plan were announced

Steve Backshall goes wild for 30-day nature challenge

mwehrle — Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust and Steve Backshall, naturalist, explorer and presenter of BBC TV's Deadly 60, invites you to join the UK’s biggest nature challenge, 30 Days Wild.

One small step for gardeners is one giant leap for wildlife!

mwehrle — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Frances Tophill, BBC Gardener’s World presenter, supports Surrey Wildlife Trust’s new wildlife gardening survey.

Survey of top retailers: only one of 20 says they will eliminate peat this year

mwehrle — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Government voluntary target to stop peat compost sales was missed in 2020

Sandcastle homes unveiled for sand martins

mwehrle — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust has unveiled a giant 20-metre wide sandcastle for sand martins, tiny 12 centimetre brown and white birds, to welcome them back from Africa to nest at a Surrey nature reserve.

Gardeners urged to help beetles

mwehrle — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Beetles are the unsung heroes of the garden and need our support urge The Wildlife Trusts and Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

Calling all young environmentalists who want to stand up for nature!

mwehrle — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Join Cel Spellman at free webinar for students interested in environmental campaigns, lobbying & conservation

Government falls short of delivering promised ‘green Brexit’

mwehrle — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Leading green groups issue final Brexit report card that finds static or weaker protections for the environment, urging government to strengthen plans

Nature charities & celebs tell PM: deliver on promises to protect nature in law!

mwehrle — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

PM called on to lead the way globally on commitments to nature by putting nature promises into law

Sandcastles for sand martins

mwehrle — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Building giant sandcastles to encourage sand martins to nest in Surrey nature reserve again after 25 years.

The year of the beaver

mwehrle — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts bring beavers back to five more counties this year – 20 years after they reintroduced the first beavers to Britain

West Horsley Place Trust Partners With Surrey Wildlife Trust For Hedgerow Heritage Project

mwehrle — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Once Covid-19 restrictions allow, West Horsley Place will begin to work in partnership with SWT on a project to restore and renew hedgerows on the historic estate, helping to protect endangered wildlife and contributing to a county-wide Nature Recovery Network.

Thousands sign petition against Government’s emergency authorisation of bee-killing pesticide

mwehrle — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Public concern mounts over decision to allow emergency use of banned neonic

Building success for Biodiversity Net Gain and the Environment Act

mwehrle — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Online conference to support planners and developers with rapid reforms

Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids

mwehrle — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021. The Wildlife Trusts strongly oppose this decision.

Annual winter works commence at Chobham Common

mwehrle — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Commencing on January 4th 2021 for four to six weeks

Airport expansion plans deemed ‘legal’

mwehrle — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust is disappointed at the Supreme Court’s recent ruling (16th December), overturning a Court of Appeal decision earlier in the year that had blocked Heathrow’s expansion plans on environmental grounds.

Surrey river restoration to tempt brown trout upstream

mwehrle — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

A River Mole Catchment Partnership project to restore the natural course of the Rye Brook, near Ashtead in Surrey, is helping to encourage brown trout upstream and capture flood waters.

Stephen Fry backs The Wildlife Trusts’ appeal on #GivingTuesday

mwehrle — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

30 by 30 is an “audacious and courageous” ambition

New Government farming announcement will frustrate farmers and fail to help nature fast enough

mwehrle — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Today the Government announces its Agricultural Transition Plan following the Agriculture Act gaining royal assent. The Act was heralded as a new start to move away from the widely condemned EU-wide Common Agricultural Policy.

Environmental groups and Monty Don call for end of peat compost

mwehrle — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Environmental groups have come together to write a letter to the Environment Secretary calling for a ban on the use of peat in compost by 2025. Celebrity gardener, broadcaster and writer Monty Don has also signed, describing peat in compost as “environmental vandalism”. The call comes as the volume of peat sold in the UK in the last year tops two million cubic metres.

Surrey Wildlife Trust Rediscovers Great Fox-Spiders

mwehrle — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

One of UK’s Largest and Most Endangered Spiders
Rediscovered After More Than 20 Years

Crucial moment for the Agriculture Bill threatens the recovery of nature

mwehrle — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Last night’s vote on the Agriculture Bill in the House of Commons saw MPs vote against an amendment previously passed in the Lords to #SaveOurStandards, despite a rebellion of 14 Conservative MPs.

The Wildlife Trusts launch £30 million appeal to kickstart nature’s recovery across 30% of land and sea by 2030

mwehrle — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Restoring Surrey’s lost chalk grasslands on the North Downs

The call of the wild

mwehrle — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The call of the wild:
New collection of writing spotlights urgent need for wildlife recovery

Government U-turn on promises to end badger culling

mwehrle — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Largest ever cull authorised this autumn – bringing the total shot to 35% of UK’s badger population

Risk of wildfire high on Surrey’s heathlands

mwehrle — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust calls for no campfires, barbeques, cigarettes or litter on heathlands at any time

BBC Countryfile explores Surrey’s precious heathlands

mwehrle — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Heath Week 2020 Goes Virtual

Surrey insect champions needed to reverse insect decline

mwehrle — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000

New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target

The Wildlife Trusts call for nature to be at the heart of economic recovery – not simply an ‘add-on’

mwehrle — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts are deeply disappointed by the Government's announcement to spend billions on roads at a time when serious investment in nature could address the twin emergencies of our age - climate change and nature loss - as well as provide jobs and improve people's lives.

Wildlife needs water urges Surrey Wildlife Trust

mwehrle — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Survey results show creating more water and shelter for wildlife in Surrey gardens is a top priority

Kick-start nature’s recovery and absorb a third of UK emissions

mwehrle — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

New report from The Wildlife Trusts shows how investing in nature would reap big dividends in tackling climate crisis

Join Surrey Wildlife Trust for a Big Wild Weekend with the stars

mwehrle — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Celebrate the summer solstice and Big Wild Weekend by getting closer to nature with the Wildlife Trusts from 19th to 21st June

Rising from the rubble

mwehrle — Thu, 28 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Britain’s most bijou butterfly makes comeback on North Downs

Dare to be wild! New review says get long-lasting feel-good factor from 30 Days Wild

mwehrle — Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts and University of Derby evaluate the benefits of daily nature contact with 1,000 people over five years

MPs must seize huge opportunity for green recovery this week

mwehrle — Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Agriculture Bill must solve nature crisis to ensure future food security

New guide encourages us all to take urgent action for insects

mwehrle — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts and partners launch new practical initiative to help insects and reverse sharp declines in their populations

How wildlife friendly is your garden?

mwehrle — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust can help you turn your patch into a mini nature reserve

Catering for very hungry caterpillars at home

mwehrle — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Top tips for helping moths and butterflies

8,000 Surrey school children pledge to save water & wildlife

mwehrle — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust school visits are ‘otterly’ amazing

Grow a secret garden for butterflies!

mwehrle — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The Wildlife Trusts and RHS urge gardeners to help butterflies and moths for this year’s Wild About Gardens campaign.

Conference puts nature at top of planner’s agenda

mwehrle — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Nature Partnership supported by Surrey Wildlife Trust held its inaugural Biodiversity & Planning Conference in February at the Dorking Halls in Surrey.

Businesses in Surrey to invest in nature

mwehrle — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Environment becomes urgent priority for sustainable growth

Girl Power Gives Guildford Farm The Hedge

mwehrle — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

6th Woking Girlguiding plant hedge to boost bees, bugs and butterflies

Environment Bill published today – an important first step towards nature’s recovery

mwehrle — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000

But several crucial improvements are needed to save wildlife, say The Wildlife Trusts

HS2 – new report reveals exorbitant cost to nature

mwehrle — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000

A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts today reveals, for the first time, the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.

Free 'hedge-u-cation' for young people

mwehrle — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Teaching traditional hedge laying skills a lifeline for bees, bugs and butterflies

Surrey Wildlife Trust calls for urgent action for insects

mwehrle — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000

New report reveals impacts of invertebrate apocalypse

New film from Sir David Attenborough and The Wildlife Trusts calls for nature’s recovery

mwehrle — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Sir David Attenborough, president emeritus of The Wildlife Trusts has made a short film with the charity to provide answers to the State of Nature partnership’s latest warnings of continued, devastating wildlife declines in the UK.

Surrey’s best gardens for wildlife announced

mwehrle — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust has announced the winners of its annual Wildlife Garden of the Year Awards for 2019, supported by Squire’s Garden Centres.

Soil your undies for science

mwehrle — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust buried 20 pairs of enormous XXL cotton underpants at Bonhurst Farm near Guildford to test for soil health and biodiversity.

Surrey Wildlife Trust wades in to care for nature during Rivers Week

mwehrle — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

From 21-28 September 2019, Surrey Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers are wading in to River’s Week to help clean up, repair and restore Surrey’s rivers for wildlife, the environment and people.

Celebrating those who are making a difference

mwehrle — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Invaluable volunteers and recorders for Surrey Wildlife Trust are celebrated during a day at Bonhurst Farm

Sheepleas donates seeds to help Surrey's meadows

mwehrle — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, National Trust and Surrey Wildlife Trust restore wildflower meadows across Surrey.

An abundance of butterflies at Broadstreet Common

mwehrle — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust wildflower meadow seeds success

A boost for bees, bugs and butterflies

mwehrle — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust launches appeal to fund new project for pollinators on the North Downs

Rarest reptile revival at Wisley and Ockham Common

mwehrle — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust transforms heathland habitat for sand lizard

Godstone Goes Wild!

mwehrle — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000

More than 500 people joined Surrey Wildlife Trust for one of its 60th anniversary events at the Bay Pond private nature reserve in the heart of Godstone village on Saturday 15th June.

Wild Surrey Art and Photography Exhibition

mwehrle — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Surrey Wildlife Trust announces the winners of its Wild Surrey Art & Photography Competition, which are being exhibited at Guildford House Gallery until 16 June 2019.

Creating a buzz in Guildford High Street

Jfoat — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Celebrating our 60th, we took over the High Street on 1st and 2nd June for the launch of #30DaysWild and to encourage people to do wildlife gardening

Guildford Goes Wild!

mwehrle — Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust celebrates its 60th Anniversary with High Street take over on the 1st and 2nd June

Join the new wild gardening movement in Surrey

mwehrle — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust inspires a new generation of gardeners to go wild for nature

Women who are inspiring generations of conservationists in Surrey

mwehrle — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000

BBC Countryfile joined Surrey Wildlife Trust for a special Mother’s Day episode celebrating 60 years of conservation in Surrey

Teens Inspired To Lead Environmental Movement in Surrey

mwehrle — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust and wildlife presenters help young people find a voice for nature

Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad strike out for a wilder future in Surrey

mwehrle — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Stars speak up for wildlife in new film trailer hitting cinemas this weekend

Securing a Wilder Future for Surrey

mwehrle — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust meets Surrey MPs to discuss the Environment Bill

Celebrating Sixty Years of Surrey’s Environmentalists

mwehrle — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Contribution to Conservation

Art & Photography Competition Open For Entries

mwehrle — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust celebrates 60 years with Art & Photography Exhibition

Calling all young aspiring environmentalists, scientists and communications professionals!

mwehrle — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Nick Baker and Sophie Pavelle to lead Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Youth Summit as part of 60th anniversary celebrations

Wild at Heart Gifts for Your Valentine!

Jfoat — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

If you’re wild at heart and otterly in love with your Mrs Snuffles, why not forget the chocolates and flowers this year and buy a wild gift for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day?

Dartford warbler winning at Whitmoor Common

mwehrle — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust awarded highest standard for heathland management at Guildford reserve

Surrey Wildlife Trust announces new Chief Executive

mwehrle — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Sarah Jane Chimbwandira is named as the new chief executive of Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Ash Dieback work begins at Norbury Park

mwehrle — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In the interest of public safety Surrey Wildlife Trust is to commence forest operations at Norbury Park on 7th January 2019 to manage trees in response to Ash dieback disease.

Environment Bill to determine future of Surrey’s wildlife

wparsons — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust urges people to back ambitious environmental protections and a powerful, independent Nature Watchdog

Discover wild escapes in Surrey this Christmas

mwehrle — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Explore a new nature reserve for the first time this Christmas.

The wildest office Christmas party in Chobham

mwehrle — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Corporate teams take on Christmas conservation work with Surrey Wildlife Trust

Only rain down the drain!

mwehrle — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Cranleigh school learns about the water cycle, clean rivers and sewage.

Surrey woodlands fall victim to Ash dieback disease

Jfoat — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000

New guidelines urge woodland owners to review tree safety

The best wildlife friendly gardens in Surrey

mwehrle — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust’s annual Wildlife Garden of the Year Awards announced

Surrey Celebrates World Rivers Day

mwehrle — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust and partners host Surrey Rivers Week from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th September.

Stoughton community to benefit from new boardwalk to access local woodland

Jfoat — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Funding boost for Surrey Wildlife Trust

Connecting the Community to Cranleigh Waters

mwehrle — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust to recruit local volunteers

Celebrating Surrey’s wild heathland landscape

Jfoat — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust and Thames Basin Heaths Partnership welcome local people to celebrate Surrey’s amazing wild heathland landscape during Heath Week 2018, from 29th July to 4th August 2018.

Looking for a wild adventure in the woods this summer?

Jfoat — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Join Surrey Wildlife Trust’s childrens’ holiday club in August

Trust wins National Lottery support to engage younger people in Hedgerow Heritage project

Jfoat — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Thousand year old mosaic landscape in North Downs to benefit from revival in traditional hedgerow skills

Local communities in Surrey break record for nature challenge

mwehrle — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Over 50,000 Surrey school children take part in 30 Days Wild

A Big Wild Weekend in Godstone!

Jfoat — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Hundreds of families joined Surrey Wildlife Trust for the Big Wild Weekend on Father’s Day on Sunday 17th June at Bay Pond in the heart of Godstone village.

Go Wild in Godstone

Jfoat — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Join Surrey Wildlife Trust for the Big Wild Weekend on Sunday 17th June at the Bay Pond open day between 11am and 3.30pm

Surrey Wildlife Trust’s outstanding volunteers win Queen’s Award

Jfoat — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000

More than 1,000 volunteers receive recognition for wildlife conservation across Surrey during Volunteers Week 1-7 June

Join Kate Humble and Surrey Wildlife Trust and go wild in June

Jfoat — Wed, 30 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Thousands of Surrey residents join national nature challenge 30 Days Wild starting on Friday 1st June

Children Go Wild for Worms at Wintershall!

mwehrle — Mon, 14 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust helped hundreds of children go wild in the countryside at ‘The Little Welly Goes Wild’ children’s obstacle course this weekend.

Nower Wood Celebrates First Anniversary!

mwehrle — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust is celebrating the first year of its rebuilt Nower Wood outdoor learning centre, with record numbers of visitors and a nomination for two coveted building awards.

Gov. Hedgehog Champion Backs Campaign

mwehrle — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Hedgehog Hotspots campaign has won support from the Government’s Hedgehog Species Champion this week.

Spring Newborns Delight the Crowds at Farm Open Day

mwehrle — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Adorable newborn lambs and cute calves were a big hit with visitors to Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Bonhurst Farm near Bramley.

Surrey’s Countryside Counts the Cost of Illegal Fly-tipping

mwehrle — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Old fridges, builder’s rubble, broken windows and even asbestos – Surrey Wildlife Trust has seen it all. The charity has revealed this week that it spends nearly £50,000 a year dealing with illegal fly-tipping across the county.

Wildlife Gardeners Going Wild for Worms!

mwehrle — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000

The hunt is on for Surrey’s wildest gardeners and this year the theme is worms!

Great moos as babies arrive in the snow!

mwehrle — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust’s grazing team is expecting a baby boom this spring, with more than 170 baby animals due at its farm near Guildford.

BUPA boosts wildlife health in Surrey

mwehrle — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Planting trees, building fences and creating wildlife habitat – office workers rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a special ‘Environmental Challenge Day’ organised by Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Volunteers Spring Clean Surrey Beauty Spot!

mwehrle — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Armed with litter grabbers, plastic gloves and bin bags, a group of hardy volunteers gave a well-known Surrey beauty spot a spring clean.

Where’s Ratty?

mwehrle — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Water voles in danger of disappearing after numbers nosedive

Charity Calls for Wildlife Friendly Housing Developments

mwehrle — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Green roofs, bat boxes, hedgehog highways and water permeable driveways – just some of the ways that housing developers can cater for people AND wildlife.

Go Wild With Your Tots For Less!

Jfoat — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Surrey Wildlife Trust is celebrating a £3,000 windfall from The Southern Co-op, which means families can enjoy cut-price ‘Wild Tots’ outdoor play sessions this season.

Weekend Wildlife Warriors Wanted!

mwehrle — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Are you looking for something wild to do this weekend - then why not volunteer with the Trust? As well as having fun in the fresh air, you can get fit, make new friends, learn new skills and it’s FREE!

In response to the 25 Year Environment Plan

mwehrle — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Theresa May’s speech on the environment this week shows that, at last, a Government is seeing how much the environment means to the people of the UK, not least young people.

Greedy Goats Gobble Up Christmas Tree Treats!

mwehrle — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Staff at Surrey Wildlife Trust have come up with a novel way of recycling their old Christmas trees – feeding them to their herd of greedy goats! The animals have been munching their way through the prickly pines this week at their winter home at Pond Farm in Wisley.