5 d. ago Locals win war with National Trust by stopping 'abhorrent' building planned for internationally important nature reserve on Norfolk coast

The charity insisted the 85x27ft facility would improve the experience for visitors. But over 150 objections were received, many accusing it of commercialising the spot.

Society

5 d. ago ‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects

A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticidesDaniel Janzen only began watching the insects – truly watching them – when his ribcage was shattered. Nearly half a century ago, the young ecologist had been out documenting fruit crops in a dense stretch of Costa Rican forest when he fell in a ravine, landing on his back. The long lens of his camera punched up through three ribs, snapping the bones into his thorax.Slowly, he dragged himself out, crawling nearly two miles back to the research hut. There were no immediate neighbours, no good roads, no simple solutions for getting to a hospital. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Kent landscape that inspired Dickens declared nature reserve

Natural England announced the creation of the North Kent Woods and Downs national nature reserve to boost nature and tourism.

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong nature reserve shut down as birders flock to see rare owl chicks

Photographers and birdwatchers make a beeline to spot rare owl chicks born after four years

Politics

1 week ago Work begins to protect vital Dumfries and Galloway habitat for rare bird

Threave Garden and Nature Reserve is home to three breeding pairs of willow tits – the most rapidly declining bird species in the UK.

Politics

2 w. ago Man faced with 'appalling scenes' after visit to popular beach

Tim Healey, 64, has said he visits Red Rocks Nature Reserve in Liverpool most days - but when he arrived at the popular seaside spot he was greeted with shocking scenes

Culture

2 w. ago Tiny UK village with gorgeous beach and nature reserve that visitors call 'bliss'

Wrabness, a small village and civil parish in Essex, has a beach and a nature reserve, and it's no wonder that people flock here to escape the chaos of everyday life

Politics

2 w. ago The Scottish 'hidden gem' seaside village perfect for summer holiday

The coastal destination features a beautiful beach and a scenic nature reserve.

Politics

3 w. ago Paedophile, 41, is snared eight years after crimes against young girls... after applying for police force

Reinaldo Goncalo Bertoni Filho, 41, was snared when DNA he provided as part of the vetting process to join the British Transport Police linked him to attacks in two nature reserves in Surrey.

Events

3 w. ago Police 'concern' over multiple sightings of naked man at Welsh beauty spot

A series of incidents at the nature reserve are being investigated by police

Events

3 w. ago Perthshire nature reserve osprey Dark Female lays her first egg

Osprey couple have fought off competitors for the Loch of the Lowes nesting spot - for the time being.

Politics

3 w. ago Landscape that inspired Brontë sisters’ books made a nature reserve

The vast expanse of 1,270 acres encompasses peat bogs, heaths and wetlands

Politics

3 w. ago Landscape near Bradford that inspired Bronte sisters is declared nature reserve

The area of 1,274 hectares is on the doorstep of Bradford, one of the UK’s most nature-deprived cities, Natural England said.

Politics

3 w. ago Portlethen Moss fire: Six teenage boys charged after fire at Aberdeenshire nature reserve

The boys, aged between 13 and 14, have been charged in connection with the fire at Portlethen Moss.

Events

3 w. ago Tenerife’s natural reserve proposes limit on tourist numbers

The official behind the plan called for urgent steps to be taken

Politics

3 w. ago Charming UK seaside village named one of the best in England with cute cottages

This Norfolk village is ideal for avid walkers and wildlife enthusiasts, with close proximity to the largest seal colony in England and a National Trust Nature Reserve

Politics