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What can National Landscapes do for the nation? Big Chalk is a shining example. National Landscapes own no land - what they do, brilliantly, is bring together partners under a landscape scale vision, coordinating funding bids and effort, and they deliver. The Big Chalk area covers 30% of England, partners and landowners united in their ambition to deliver nature restoration on a massive scale. And what does nature restoration mean? It's rewiggled rivers that provide flood alleviation, natural filtration and better riparian habitats; it's more trees - but the right trees, in the right places to maximise habitat and minimise erosion; it's creating wildlife corridors, stepping stones and buffer zones so species can naturally expand their areas; it's people, rewilded, improved access, with a greater feeling of connection and increased wellbeing. This is what National Landscapes can do when resourced. Their knowledge of their local areas; their local connections and their ambition are unmatched. This is the future, it has to be.

Delighted to see Clyde Wetlands publish a new mapping study for the Region. ☔🌱 The study provides new data & evidence that will help to target future wetland creation and identify Nature Networks. It has identified 12,000 wetland habitat patches across Glasgow City Region, including many areas of high conservation value, as well as over 2,000 opportunity areas. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eg2FW9TC GCV Green Network | Green Action Trust #NatureNetworks #wetland #NatureRestorationFund #wetlands #conservation

As climate change continues to impact communities worldwide, GRI is taking action through our Community Outreach Programs, working hand-in-hand with local communities to raise awareness about the importance of conserving natural resources. In the clip below, meet Naomi Daka, a former charcoal burner who shares her inspiring story of transformation. Thanks to conservation awareness efforts, Naomi was able to disengage from activities that contribute to climate change and wildlife crime, choosing to embrace more sustainable practices. #WeAreAllRangers #CommunityOutreach #conservationeducation #community #conversationconversations #womensgroups #womenempowerment #femaleempowerment #education

Choose wisely, choose to protect the environment that will not only provide benefits to you today but for the coming generations as well.#ProtectTheForest#SayNoToDeforestation

New research out today shows that nature in #NationalParks is in crisis. 🏞️ Far from being shining examples of conservation success, their rivers are polluted and special habitats degraded. 🥀 🦋 But things can and must change if we are to halt nature's decline by 2030. 🍃 The government must strengthen legal protections and increase resourcing and National Parks must put nature recovery at the heart of their work. Read the report and take action for our Parks 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGYfsRYM

Stewardship in Action: Northern America 🦅🦅 Conservation is about more than protecting just the land. It’s also about restoring balance. In Northern America, @NatureforJustice is partnering with Indigenous communities to implement stewardship practices rooted in traditional ecological knowledge. These initiatives ensure that conservation efforts align with Indigenous values, including sustainable resource use, cultural preservation, and community well-being. Protecting 30% of the planet by 2030 means uplifting the voices and expertise of those who have cared for the land for millennia. Let’s honor their leadership and work together for a better future. #30x30 #indigenousstewardship #natureforjustice #conservationmatters

"It’s a delicate balance to ensure recreation use and access can continue without losing the wilderness and wildlife that make these mountains so special." — Hilary Eisen, Policy Director Winter Wildlands Alliance proudly supports The Greater Yellowstone Conservation and Recreation Act, which will: -Protect 250,000 acres of public lands in the Madison and Gallatin ranges. -Safeguard critical wildlife habitats. -Preserve recreation access without expanding into sensitive wildlands. -Ensure clean water for our rivers and communities. 📢 Take Action: Endorse the Act here: https://lnkd.in/gQuehWa2. 📖 Learn More: Read Hilary's op-ed on why this Act is crucial: https://bit.ly/3WXGat3.

The BBI team wishes you a Happy Earth Day!🌍 Today celebrates and honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the importance of protecting Earth's natural resources for future generations to come! Here are a couple ways you can help out today in the local Tampa Bay area. ---> Beach Cleanups: Organize or join a beach cleanup event. Given Tampa Bay's proximity to the coast, this can be a highly impactful way to contribute to environmental conservation. ---> Park Restoration: Participate in park restoration projects. Many local parks may have Earth Day events focused on planting native vegetation, removing invasive species, or maintaining trails. ---> Community Gardens: Volunteer at community gardens or urban farms. These spaces often rely on volunteers for tasks such as planting, weeding, and harvesting. ---> Tree Planting: Join a tree planting initiative. Look for organizations or local government agencies hosting tree planting events to help increase green spaces and combat climate change. #EarthDay #SaveThePlanet #GoGreen

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when you see the challenges that the natural world faces. The last 50 years have seen significant species loss and disappearing habitat. On our watch once common species are struggling – commons toads down 68% in just 30 years and diverse habitats have been vanishing with 97% of haymeadows lost since the 1930s. That is why reading a piece about five success stories in The Observer (https://lnkd.in/e4PKVG6C) was so uplifting. Positive change is possible and it’s happening across the UK. I’ve been lucky enough to help set up a new community nature reserve this year, working in partnership with our local authority. The act of doing something to make a difference feels so empowering and in less than a year we’ve collectively already made a difference in the story of Charlcombe Community Nature Reserve (https://lnkd.in/eksg7-Pz). We can help nature recover and flourish but its going to take a combination of policy interventions, conservation organisations, businesses and communities coming together.

Dorchester County, South Carolina, is home to diverse ecosystems, including swamps, blackwater rivers, bottomland hardwood forests, longleaf pine savannahs and tidal marshes. Residents and visitors can partake in outdoor recreational activities across the county’s vast park system, trails, waterways and forests. The county, however, has undergone significant growth and development in recent years, and has embraced the challenge of managing rapid urban growth while also trying to mitigate environmental damage and degradation. In 2023, Dorchester County Government, along with Weston & Sampson, Audubon South Carolina, and the Dorchester County Conservation and Greenbelt Advisory Commission, collaborated with the community and Dorchester County Council to create the first-ever Dorchester County Greenbelt Master Plan. Read all about the master plan: https://bit.ly/3CYucb7 #PowerOfParks #EnvironmentResilience #ClimateChange #ParksAndRec