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This is how beavers could be reintroduced to the UK near you - are they good for...

The solar farm is being designed to accommodate the grazing of sheep. Photo: Jonathan Hutchins

Sheep-proof solar farm at Tilsworth approved despite green belt concerns

Wildcat numbers have fallen dramatically in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wildcats are being trained in preparation for release across the UK in 2023

The UK’s population of endangered red squirrels has suffered a loss of more than 60 per cent in the past 13 years. (Shuttertsock)

A quarter of native UK animals are at serious risk of extinction - here’s the fu...

From left, Stuart Wyles (Tarmac), Cllr David Bowater (Central Bedfordshire Council), John Torlesse (Natural England), Stewart Lane (Wildlife Trust) and Peter Smith (The Greensand Trust)

'˜Special' extended National Nature Reserve is unveiled

Oak Woodland at Kings Wood and Rushmere NNR - photo Natural England

Nationally important site on edge of Leighton is extended

The launch of SEMLEP's repport It's the economy, naturally

‘Tree hugging is not part of bid to put nature on the agenda’

VIDEO: Beacon lit at Ivinghoe for Diamond Jubilee