Nature

Trust backs plan

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Wild places charity backs 'resilient' Galloway National Park campaign

Large landowners should be required to report on their action for nature, conservationists say (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Large landowners should be required to report on their action for nature, conservationists say (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Land for Nature?

Campaigners call for ‘Domesday’ survey of nature efforts by large landowners

The Bog Hall habitat bank project area Picture: CHARLOTTE GRAHAM

The Bog Hall habitat bank project area Picture: CHARLOTTE GRAHAM

Rewilding Begins

30-year restoration and rewilding project announced for North Yorkshire estate

Scotland’s plan to draw private investment into natural capital

Scotland’s plan to draw private investment into natural capital

Invest in Nature

Attracting private investment in nature: Scotland's natural capital framework launch

Corncrakes are one of 26 priority species listed by the National Trust for Scotland

Corncrakes are one of 26 priority species listed by the National Trust for Scotland

One of Scotland’s rarest birds sees ‘promising’ population increase on island

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Catch the Lights

Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

Combine harvesting, stock image.

Combine harvesting, stock image.

Nature’s Funding Crisis

Warning of ‘monumental gap’ between farming budget and what is needed for nature

Land on the Rothbury estate in Northumberland

Land on the Rothbury estate in Northumberland

Opportunity Awaits

Wildlife groups secure bid to buy North East of England estate for nature recovery

Just seven per cent of England is currently protected for nature, the Government has said, as it set out rules to help meet a global goal to protect 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Just seven per cent of England is currently protected for nature, the Government has said, as it set out rules to help meet a global goal to protect 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Protecting Nature

Just 7% of England’s land protected for nature, Government assessment shows

An image from the talk

An image from the talk

Curlew Comeback

Farmers onboard to support Curlew recovery in the Lakes

The female youngster was born to parents Coco and Austria last Wednesday

The female youngster was born to parents Coco and Austria last Wednesday

Adorable Arrival

Highland Wildlife Park celebrates birth of first ever baby vicuna

Two bison calves have been born to the herd at Blean Woods, near Canterbury, Kent

Two bison calves have been born to the herd at Blean Woods, near Canterbury, Kent

Nature’s Comeback

Diversification

Bison introduced to Kent woodland welcome two new calves to the herd

Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming

Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming

Farmers at Risk

Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

Upland livestock farming and Commoning in the Lake District Picture: Rachel Marston

Upland livestock farming and Commoning in the Lake District Picture: Rachel Marston

Funding at Risk

Landscape charity warns Defra against cuts to agriculture budget

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

Super rare find

'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK

Wildlife charities have launched the first-ever national hedgehog conservation strategy

Wildlife charities have launched the first-ever national hedgehog conservation strategy

Hedgehog Rescue

National conservation strategy launched to halt declining hedgehog numbers

Sunrise on the Somerset Levels, stock image.

Sunrise on the Somerset Levels, stock image.

Nature in Crisis

Conservationists warn ‘giant strides’ needed to close huge nature targets gap

Is this Edinburgh park the UK's best? Historic Scottish site ranks highest in Britain

Is this Edinburgh park the UK's best? Historic Scottish site ranks highest in Britain

Is this Edinburgh park the UK's best? Historic Scottish site ranks highest in Britain

Butterflies assist in dispersing seeds from various plants and flowers (image: pixabay)

Butterflies assist in dispersing seeds from various plants and flowers (image: pixabay)

UK butterfly numbers at record low; conservation charity declares national emergency

Wolsingham Show 2024.

Wolsingham Show 2024.

43 Pictures as thousands flock to 244th County Durham country show

Bolton Castle Estate

Bolton Castle Estate

Curlew Champion

Estate's award for work to ensure curlews don't become extinct in UK

Mull of Galloway

Mull of Galloway

Join the Debate

Online hub launches for Galloway National Park proposal

Dead sheep found floating off East Beach, West Bay

Dead sheep found floating off East Beach, West Bay

GRAPHIC IMAGE: Dead sheep found floating off beach dragged ashore by swimmers

An investigation has been launched after 40 sheep were stolen from a farm

An investigation has been launched after 40 sheep were stolen from a farm

Police Scotland

Appeal for help as £5,400 worth of sheep stolen from farm

The Valais Blacknose Sheep.

The Valais Blacknose Sheep.

Northern Stars Show

World's cutest sheep up for sale: 80 rare breeds listed

Funding is being questioned

Funding is being questioned

Nature vs. Wages

Nature funding to be used to settle council pay deals

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

Northern Ireland

New leaders wanted for Rural Support’s Plough On groups

Henry and Archie Mills, Queen Elizabeth 2 PS.

Henry and Archie Mills, Queen Elizabeth 2 PS.

Art & Crafts Galore

Northern Ireland

Great work on display at Farming Society's Schools’ Exhibition

There have been 70 attacks by dogs on livestock already this year, up on 2023.

There have been 70 attacks by dogs on livestock already this year, up on 2023.

Dog attacks on livestock increase in 2024

Open farm gate, stock image.

Open farm gate, stock image.

NFU responds after council declares 'nature emergency'

Herdwick sheep in the Lake District Image: Patrick Davies

Herdwick sheep in the Lake District Image: Patrick Davies

New NSA report highlights a sustainable future for the UK sheep industry

SFI rollout causing ‘widespread uncertainty’ for farmers – report

SFI rollout causing ‘widespread uncertainty’ for farmers – report

Rollout of payment schemes causing ‘widespread uncertainty’ for farmers – report

Farmers union blast plans to make Galloway Scotland's third National Park

Farmers union blast plans to make Galloway Scotland's third National Park

Farmers union blast plans to make Galloway Scotland's third National Park

Parsnip harvesting at Knights Farms, Lower Farm Narborough near Kings Lynn

Parsnip harvesting at Knights Farms, Lower Farm Narborough near Kings Lynn

Land for growing fruit and vegetables should be doubled, new Government told

An aerial view of a tractor ploughing a fertile agricultural field with a flock of seagulls and birds scavenging for food in the soil

An aerial view of a tractor ploughing a fertile agricultural field with a flock of seagulls and birds scavenging for food in the soil

‘Lost’ five years make farming’s net zero ambition difficult to hit, NFU warns

Adrian Carson and Aoife Ferris, with their second-placed Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer at Omagh Show.

Adrian Carson and Aoife Ferris, with their second-placed Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer at Omagh Show.

Northern Ireland

Continuing our look at this year's Omagh Show

A Cheviot goat whose population centres on a wild herd in the Cheviot Hills and is considered an

A Cheviot goat whose population centres on a wild herd in the Cheviot Hills and is considered an

Ancient wild goat herd in North East is added to the rare breeds watchlist

Protesters at One Tree Hill in Wiltshire

Protesters at One Tree Hill in Wiltshire

Planning and development

Protesters in battle to block 'ludicrous' solar farm at iconic landmark

The curlew chicks hatching out in Arkengarthdale

The curlew chicks hatching out in Arkengarthdale

Farmer and gamekeepers work together to save curlew eggs after mother killed by dog

A landscape tree scheme replacing older or fallen trees along a boundary

A landscape tree scheme replacing older or fallen trees along a boundary

National Park seeks fields and hedgerows for free tree planting scheme

Ullapool is just one of an array of coastal resorts throughout Scotland

Ullapool is just one of an array of coastal resorts throughout Scotland

Ten of Scotland's best seaside resorts to enjoy this (sunny) weekend

Babydoll Sheep were previously extinct in Britain after WWII

Babydoll Sheep were previously extinct in Britain after WWII

Meet the Cumbrian shepherdess fighting to keep ancient mini sheep from extinction

Explore the awe-inspiring Crawick Multiverse, blending art, landscape, and the cosmos in a captivating outdoor experience.

Explore the awe-inspiring Crawick Multiverse, blending art, landscape, and the cosmos in a captivating outdoor experience.

Cultural attractions

Spend time at the inspirational and stunning Crawick Multiverse

Tree planting, stock image.

Tree planting, stock image.

Financial incentives for new woodlands increase by 45% in tree-planting drive

We can start emerging from hibernation and enjoying Scotland’s great outdoors.

We can start emerging from hibernation and enjoying Scotland’s great outdoors.

Best of Scotland

10 of Scotland's best walks that you might not have heard of

Firefighters saved 195 sheep from a flooded field in Tarrant Crawford on February 19.

Firefighters saved 195 sheep from a flooded field in Tarrant Crawford on February 19.

Firefighters help save nearly 200 sheep from flooded field

Part of the large crowd at last year's event.

Part of the large crowd at last year's event.

Northern Ireland

Winter Fair returns with hundreds of trade stands and dairy cow showcase

The successful candidate will be expected to identify opportunities for new on-farm biogas projects

The successful candidate will be expected to identify opportunities for new on-farm biogas projects

Have a passion for sustainable farming? Then this role could be for you

The campaign is being shown off at Dumfries House.

The campaign is being shown off at Dumfries House.

Christmas fundraising campaign kicked off with support from Dumfries House

National Farmers Union

National Farmers Union

National Farmers Union responds to new State of Nature report

The farm comprises more than 100 Aberdeen Angus

The farm comprises more than 100 Aberdeen Angus

Opportunity arises to manage Aberdeen Angus herd on Perthshire farm

While most closely associated with farming, New Holland is widely used in other industries, including forestry

While most closely associated with farming, New Holland is widely used in other industries, including forestry

New Holland publicly launches 'world-first' EV tractor with autonomous features

Before and after Lucky Star was rescued.

Before and after Lucky Star was rescued.

Horse rescued after collapsing in car park in 2019 undergoes huge transformation

The cow was stuck in the river and just visible. Picture: Jason Thomas

The cow was stuck in the river and just visible. Picture: Jason Thomas

Firefighters called to rescue barely visible cow stuck in river