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Largest ever cull authorised this autumn – bringing the total shot to 35% of UK’s badger population
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust are aghast that more than 70,000 healthy badgers will be shot this autumn in the government’s largest ever seasonal cull.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust receives £149,900 National Lottery support
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust has received £149,900 National Lottery support to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on heritage
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust shocked that badger cull could come to Leicestershire
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is horrified at the possibility of the county being included in this year’s badger cull. The Trust is asking people to support their public campaign to…
An open letter to the farmers of Leicestershire, Rutland and Nottinghamshire
The UK Government is due to make an announcement of new areas for badger culling this September. We are concerned about the possibility of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire where we work closely…
Free Biodiversity Training available for Parish Councillors
An exciting new course aims to equip Leicestershire Parish councillors and staff with vital knowledge needed to address the biodiversity crisis in their local area.
New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
Today The Wildlife Trusts publish a new report ‘Reversing the Decline of Insects’ which shows how people, in every part of society, wherever they live, can take action to bring back insects.…
Wildlife Trust calls for clarity as badger cull licence application threatens to undermine local vaccination scheme
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, which has been working in partnership with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to deliver a part Government funded badger vaccination project on the South…
Dare to be wild! New review says get long-lasting feel-good factor from 30 Days Wild
The Wildlife Trusts and University of Derby evaluate the benefits of daily nature contact with 1,000 people over five years
Swift Breeding Data and Survey Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers needed to help assess how swifts are doing in your area