⚠️ Government announces it is putting bees at risk yet again by giving green light to bee-harming pesticide ⚠️ Thiamethoxam permitted for use on sugar beet in England (1/2) 🐝 wildlifetrusts.org/news/governmen… RSPB England Friends of the Earth Buglife @PAN_UK

Barn owls Willow & Ghost were first time lovers - and it showed!🦉❤🦉They dithered over which box to nest in, were inexperienced at mating, and when FINALLY the eggs were laid, new dad Ghost was blithely unaware🥚🥚😂 Watch their story👉youtu.be/egeMCgIIXIU

This is the kind of grim news that the government always slips out on a Friday afternoon. So much green stuff being talked. Rather less being walked. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Our freedom to protest is under attack. The #PolicingBill would throw protestors into prison for doing exactly the same as the Suffragettes did. For all those who fought for our freedoms, throughout history, we must #KillTheBill. #PCSCBill

Bit of a quiet #RSPBBiggardenBirdwatch today but tree sparrows leading the way again. Where did all the goldfinches go? They are normally in double figures. #BigGardenBirdWatch2022

A green oasis from industrial foundations, new life is being breathed into Castlefield viaduct: ow.ly/urzs50IbCcq Once carrying heavy traffic into the heart of Manchester, it’s now set to be transformed into an elevated park that celebrates the city’s heritage.

When Crook Hall closed during the pandemic it was a very sad day, but I was thrilled to visit this morning & hear from Sarah & Eric about the plans the National Trust have to reopen this wonderful tourist attraction. Look out for more news mid-July. I can't wait to go back!

It’s #BlossomWatch day. My cherry tree blossom is looking rather gorgeous this morning.

Lovely to catch up with the inspiring team ⁦NT Nunnington Hall⁩ today. Brilliant exhibition inspired by the River Rye. The gardens are looking great too. #causeandeffect nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hal…

Gylfie the barn owl pops out egg No.2 and her mate Finn is so proud 🦉🥚😍👏 Watch him almost hug her 🤗 (if barn owls could hug I'm sure he would have) #TwitterNatureCommunity Barn Owl Trust

Very strange mix in York today of a far right demo; much, much bigger counter demo; and a Morris dancing festival.

Today the Castlefield Viaduct opens in Manchester. The National Trust’s fantastic new ‘sky park’ has more than 3,000 plants, shrubs and trees. You can read all about it in my Telegraph Travel article. #Manchester Greater Manchester Japan Mission 2025

Our #minibudget analysis: The Chancellor’s personal tax cuts will disproportionately benefit London and the South East – with households in these regions gaining up to three times as much on average as those living in Wales, the North East and Yorkshire resolutionfoundation.org/publications/b…

Statement on recent Government proposals and the importance of environmental protections - National Trust nationaltrust.org.uk/press-release/… via National Trust

In the face of potentially devastating news for nature & wildlife in new Govt proposals, it’s more important than ever National Trust members vote on AGM resolutions - there’s one by campaigners aiming to prevent NT rewetting & rewilding land. Vote: bit.ly/3BFQZ7f Pls RT

The nature crisis affects us all, and it’s never been more important to share your views on the future of the UK's nature. We’re joining WWF UK and RSPB to power the People’s Plan for Nature. Have your say here 👉: ow.ly/z3sa50KWXCr #PeoplesPlanForNature

Join me and submit your thoughts on the future of UK nature on peoplesplanfornature.org by the 30th October #PeoplesPlanForNature RSPB WWF UK National Trust

On Tuesday an article written by Viscount Matt Ridley entitled “Bat surveys benefit only one species — bat surveyors” was published in The Times. We replied and a shortened version of our response was published in The Times today. Here is the full version:

Hot off the presses! ⁦National Trust⁩ DG ⁦Hilary McGrady⁩… Campaigning for nature, beauty and heritage | National Trust “I want to be clear that this isn’t about politics, it’s about standing up for the things we were set up to care about.” nationaltrust.org.uk/blogs/director…

The REUL Bill was again debated in the House of Lords yesterday. Unfortunately, the Bill has now been agreed and will become law without the amendments we hoped to see. We are hugely disappointed by the unwillingness of the government to ensure our nature protections remain