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We restore wetlands and unlock their power.
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Join us in wishing WWT ambassador and nature nerd Lucy Lapwing a very happy birthday!
We hope your day is full of things that hop, flap and slither πΈπ¦ββ¬πͺ±
We're celebrating our partners SWAROVSKI OPTIK, who have been supporting our work to unlock the power of wetlands in Madagascar!
By re-establishing natural vegetation in Lake Sofia with local communities, we're helping to restore the depth of this vital Convention on Wetlands site πΏ
We MUST act quickly to halt the decline of nature in the UK.
We're supporting #Nature2030 : 5 policies we want all parties to put in their manifesto ahead of the general election π³οΈ
Add your name to the open letter - last chance today π bit.ly/nature_2030
'Nice to gnaw you' - a beaver, probably.
These ecosystem engineers use damn-building and tree-felling to expand their habitats and create brand new wetlands.
#InternationalBeaverDay
We're demanding urgent action for nature. Why?
πͺΆ 1 in 7 species at risk of extinction in England
π§ͺ No stretch of river in good health in England
π³ 1 in 3 people donβt have easy access to green space
Sign the #Nature2030 open letter before 08/04 π
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/130179/peβ¦
Wetlands play a vital role in biodiversity, serving as habitats for countless species of plants, animals, and migratory birds. π§
However, over 85% of wetlands (area) have been lost already. π
-ipbes #GlobalAssessment
#BiodiversityPlan #ForNature
Only 450 sq km of the UK's natural #saltmarsh remains, with England losing ~85% in 150 years. But these vital habitats support wildlife & combat climate change.
π§ We explore the secrets of saltmarsh on a new episode of #CountingTheEarth
audioboom.com/channels/51223β¦ Sue Nelson