It's not "nature or development". It's both.
The Labour Party promised voters that they would protect and restore nature. But less than a year in, new planning changes are set to weaken environmental protections for developments, like housebuilding.
This is bad for wildlife and for people.
The Wildlife Trusts' have tried to work with Ministers to highlights gaps for nature in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Yet at every stage their efforts have been ignored. Enough is enough.
We're tired of hearing the blame for slow development being placed on wildlife when evidence shows this just isn't true.
All you need to know about the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
There’s no time to lose!
We’re demanding Ministers scrap Part Three of the Bill, which is the section that would weaken protections for wildlife. And you can help!
We're really pleased to be offering a new special FREE webinar to keep up to date on the latest news on the Bill, what it means, where it's heading, and how you can act to shape what it means to you and your community. Join three wildlife trusts LIVE at 6pm on Wednesday 6 August for this informative session focused on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Book now >
In less time than it takes to boil the kettle, speak up for nature by checking out these three simple actions.
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We're sorry to say this isn't the only threat to nature right now. The UK Government are also holding an open consultation around changes to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation that could be catastrophic for nature
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