Author Tony Whitbread I was very pleased to attend the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) conference entitled “Future Proofing Sussex” last Saturday. In general the Sussex Wildlife Trust and CPRE are tending to work even closer together these days … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread While many in parliament, and in government departments, are trying to find ways of recognising and reflecting the value of nature in national accounting, the Chancellor still seems to view the environment as a cost to be … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread A new report, published today, recognises business’ true reliance on nature and its true value to the economy. Realising Nature’s Value is a report from the independent, business-led, Ecosystems Markets Task Force. The Ecosystems Markets Task Force … Continue reading
Author Fran Southgate Way back when there were only the birds and the bees around, natural storms and floods didn’t really matter too much in the grand scheme of things. Cycles of species followed the ups and downs of periods … Continue reading
Author Dr Tony Whitbread I am bitterly disappointed by the government’s feeble attempt at marine nature conservation coming from the recent announcement about Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). Defra has now released its long-awaited consultation on the next stages of designation … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread The South Downs National Park Authority became operational in April 2010 and it is interesting to look back to see what environmental organisations like the Sussex Wildlife Trust and the South Downs Network expected from the new … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread The situation with ash dieback has moved very fast over the last few days. It now looks like we have moved well beyond a time when simply eradicating the disease was a realistic possibility. The disease is … Continue reading
Author Barry Yates … is the title of a much acclaimed book that highlights successful conservation projects around the world. It’s very readable and thought provoking, but can be summarised by three lists. The in depth case studies visited by … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread A recent House of Commons report is disappointed with the progress made since the Natural Environment White Paper was published. It’s been just over a year since the Natural Environment White Paper (NEWP) came out. I welcomed … Continue reading
Author Tony Whitbread Government has now committed to keeping the public forest estate in public hands. This, however, is not the end of the matter. There are many good recommendations in the Independent Forest Panel report and we need to … Continue reading
