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Lancashire Wildlife Trust and National Highways announce biodiversity boost
Lancashire Wildlife Trust and National Highways have joined forces to launch a new £6 million Network for Nature programme, with three exciting projects that will improve habitats across…
Sunny launch for new National Nature Reserve
A new National Nature Reserve has been created covering 780 hectares of former coalfields at Wigan and Leigh.
How the community helped create a new National Nature Reserve
In 2025, the Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss National Nature Reserve was declared as part of the King’s Series. Find out how community members helped to make this happen.
12 Days Wild - Wildlife Trusts
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of advice and tips to help you to take part.
Dog attack on livestock – a stark reminder
Yesterday, one of our conservation sheep suffered a horrific dog attack on one of the Wigan sites we work on. (Graphic imagery warning)
Arson attack strikes Mere Sands Wood
One of Lancashire's most popular nature reserves has been hit by a cruel and pointless arson attack.
The Wildlife Trusts call for more investment in badger vaccination
The Wildlife Trusts' response to new figures released by the government.
Wildlife Trusts join nature charities and celebs to call for PM to deliver nature promises in law
More than 50 nature organisations, including The Wildlife Trusts, and well-known names including Steve Backshall, Chris Packham and Stanley Johnson are supporting a new ‘State of Nature’ campaign…
The Wildlife Trusts raise £25m in a year to kickstart nature’s recovery
First anniversary sees charity lead vision for wildlife across 30% of land and sea by 2030.
Wildlife Trust in cautious welcome to new plan
Conservationists have welcomed the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework as a “positive approach” to wildlife in the county.
National award for Youth Council
Great news as the Lancashire Wildlife Trust has won the Dame Mary Smieton Award for putting young people at the heart of its activities and empowering them to lead and influence its work. The…