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habitats
Coverage of habitats in the Nexus archive.
Darwin Initiativeorganization1conservation groupsorganization1UKplace189 countriesplace1speciestopic1Friends of the Lake Districtorganization1hedgerowstopic1treestopic1biodiversitytopic1Lake Districtplace1Natural Englandorganization1Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)topic1Englandplace1wildlifetopic1
- Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection
The UK is drastically cutting the Darwin Initiative, causing 89 countries to lose eligibility for biodiversity funding. Conservation groups warn this will jeopardize species and habitats and hinder global efforts to halt nature decline.
- Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses'
Friends of the Lake District announce plans to plant thousands of trees and hedgerows to create new habitats and enhance biodiversity in the region.
- England wildlife watchdog ‘has stopped designating special sites for protection’
England's wildlife watchdog, Natural England, has ceased designating new Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) since 2023, according to a report. This inaction risks endangering rare wildlife and habitats by allowing development threats.