FORESTRY ENGLAND SAY GET OUT AND ABOUT — EXPERIENCE THE FEELING OF BEING IN THE TREES

View online > A group of friends walks down into a green forest with a title of 'Where adventures are made' Are you ready for a new season of adventure? Spring has arrived and the nation’s forests are full of fresh energy and colour. It’s the perfect time to get out there and enjoy a new season of activity. ​ Whether you’re heading out for a scenic walk, picking up the pace on a woodland run, taking to the trails on your bike, or looking to try something different, like disc golf or Go Ape’s high‑ropes experiences, the forest is ready for you. ​ This spring, let the outdoors inspire you. Step into the trees, embrace the fresh air, and find your ideal forest adventure. Discover spring A mountain biker jumps on a forest trail 10 top mountain bike trails to try Looking for an off‑road adventure? Check out one (or more!) of these ten top locations to test your skills. With some of the most exciting and varied mountain bike trails in the country, the forests offer an unforgettable day out for every rider. Ride this way View of a Forest Live concert in the forest from above Live music, sunshine and woodland venues With under three months to go until we celebrate 25 years of Forest Live, it's the perfect time to start planning an evening out with your friends and family. Join Richard Ashcroft, Skunk Anansie, McFly, Becky Hill, Fatboy Slim, Rick Astley and more this June. Book your tickets Three people walk through a sunny forest We're celebrating our members From 18 to 26 April, our members can enjoy exclusive activities and special offers at Dalby Forest, High Lodge and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest as each forest holds their own special Members’ Week as a thank you for their vital support. Become a member A woman sitting on a dedication bench in the forest Remember someone special in the forest Our new film shares the stories of two supporters who have dedicated benches in memory of loved ones. Discover how these special places offer space to pause, reflect and remember, and find out how you can create a lasting tribute in the forest. Watch now A man balances on a Go Ape challenge trail in the trees while others look up from a platform below Extraordinary Go Ape savings Reconnect with your tribe and level up your next adventure for less! Whether you’re conquering the canopy as a family or exploring with friends, improved offers for 2026 make it easier to escape the mundane with Go Ape. ​ Families with teens can now save 20% on Treetop Challenge, while groups of at least four can bag a 20% Sunday Funday discount. Want to double the thrill? Save £10 per person when you book a second activity like Axe Throwing or Forest Segways on the same day. Explore offers Pin icon Visit Heart icon Membership Donate icon Donate Fb Ig P Yt Mountain biking photo credit: Jerry Tatton ​ This newsletter contains personalised links for you. Protect your personal data by using this link to safely share the content you love with friends. Forestry England, 620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane Bristol. BS16 1EJ Content not quite right for you? Change or update your interest preferences or favourite forests. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe. Privacy policy.

AMY FROM MARINE CONSERVATION TALKS ABOUT ORCAS AND WHERE YOU CAN SEE THEM

A deep-dive in to the wonderful world of orcas View in browser A pod of three orcas are photographed breaching the water's surface Credit: Hugh Harrop Hi John, I had a very lively debate about orcas with my budding marine biologist son last week. He is convinced orcas are whales ("They're called killer whales, Mummy!") and would not be told otherwise. In fairness to him, it's only since working here that I've learnt so many fascinating facts about orcas, so I thought this month's species spotlight should be on these wonderful creatures. Despite their large size, did you know that orcas are one of the fastest marine mammals with top speeds of around 35mph? They also live up to their formidable name, being well known for their highly coordinated and often ingenious hunting tactics – sometimes preying on much bigger whales. A fact that really blew my mind was how long an orca can live for - a whopping 90 years! A mother orca and her baby are photographed breaching the surface of the blue ocean Credit: Graeme Cresswell Strong family life Orcas live in pods led by a strong matriarch (a single female) with her sons, daughters and the descendants of her daughters. Within the pod the bonds are very strong and the whole group takes responsibility for diligently caring for calves. To prevent inbreeding, males will mate with females from other pods but will return to their own. The females are pregnant for an incredible 17 months and reproduce every 3-4 years - wow! Learn more about orcas One final thing for you to test your knowledge (and help settle the debate between my son and I!): Is an orca a: Whale Dolphin Let me know which fact impressed you most about orcas, or if you have a fact of your own - I'd love to hear from you. Before I go, I wanted to share one final fact with you. Unfortunately, these wonderful mammals haven't been untouched by human pollution. There is data to show that harmful chemicals, otherwise known as PFAS, are present in orcas. We're working hard to call for a universal restriction on PFAS - more details coming on this soon! Have a lovely week. Amy Digital Channels Manager Marine Conservation Society Escape to the Shetlands: orca edition Orcas can be found globally, although they're a less common sight around the UK. However, there's a small resident pod around the west coast of the UK and Ireland and another pod seasonally visits northern Scotland to hunt in the summer. Self-confessed "orca-holic" Hugh Harrop has captured some incredible footage, including the following. Enjoy: Donate Become a member Our shop Contact us Unsubscribe The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Marine Conservation Society | Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 2550966 Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 1004005 | Scotland No. SC037480 VAT No. 321 4912 32 Registered Office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7US. Scottish Office: CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG.

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY HOW TO BAN TRAIL HUNTING

View this email in your browser Hi, Supporter You can be a part of the end of hunting. On Thursday the 26th of March, the government opened the consultation into banning “trail hunting” in England and Wales. This is your opportunity to have your say. For over twenty years hunts have hidden behind the smokescreen of “trail hunting,” and have exploited the loopholes and exemptions that are in the current Hunting Act. “Trail hunting” does not exist, but this consultation could shape the future of hunting and finally bring it to an end. In December 2022 Aaron Fookes of the Avon Vale Hunt assisted in digging a fox out and then threw it to waiting hounds. The consultation consists of 29 questions for which the HSA have provided guidance to assist you in formulating strong responses. It is extremely important that your answers are not copied and pasted, but that each question is answered individually and where appropriate contains any personal experiences you may have had in regards to hunting. Many road users are impacted by the obstructions caused by hunts. Image: West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs at the Warwickshire Hunt. The HSA has over sixty years of experience in the field and week after week sabs all over the country document the cruelty that continues to take place. We have applied our extensive knowledge of hunting to the guidance we have provided to ensure that a watertight ban is finally implemented. The HSA has over 60 years of experience in the field and over 60 affiliated groups. It is imperative that there will be no loopholes or exemptions, and it is important that other activities associated with hunting are included, such as terrier men with spades and quads, as well as violence and aggression towards people who are filming their illegal activity in a public space. In March 2024 sabs from Mendip Hunt Sabs & Devon Country Hunt Sabs caught terrier men for the Axe Vale Harriers digging a fox out of a badger sett. The consultation will close on Thursday 18th of June so please ensure you have submitted your response by this date. Now is the time to finally bring hunting to an end and ensure that our wildlife is protected from those who wish to inflict pain and suffering through hunting with hounds. Read the HSA’s guidance here Join the Hunt Saboteurs Association! Support our vital work by becoming a member. Join The HSA Spread the word! Please share our news Share via email Facebook icon Instagram icon Twitter icon Logo Copyright (C) 2026 Hunt Saboteurs Association. All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Hunt Saboteurs Association. Our mailing address is: BM HSA, London, WC1N 3XX, U.K. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

FROM E J MCADAMS AND BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL — WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP

View email in browser Hi John, Did you get a chance to see my email below? Up against intensive agriculture, deforestation and climate change – our global mission to save birds isn’t a quick fix. But we know we have the scientific know-how, local insight, and campaigning clout to get there. Your support right now can be the difference between decline and recovery for countless birds around the world. Donate now Can’t give right now? Forward this message to inspire change and stay tuned for more updates. Your support through raising awareness and reading our emails truly means a lot. Hi John, Over the last couple of emails, we’ve shared ways our work is driving real change. My colleague Dr Stuart Butchart, our Chief Scientist at BirdLife International, says it best: “Species like the Echo Parakeet, California Condor, Northern Bald Ibis and Black Stilt would no longer exist outside of zoos or museums were it not for the dedicated efforts of the many organisations in the BirdLife Partnership and beyond. If we give nature a chance, it can recover.” But the scale of the crisis is alarming. 61% of all bird species are now thought to have declining populations – an estimate that has increased from 44% in 2016. It’s why I ask you, John, will you make a gift today to meet the challenge with us? $/£/€500 could equip a rising conservationist with the tools to protect species and habitats where the need is greatest. $/£/€ 100 could contribute to advocacy and public awareness campaigns to protect habitats so birds and all life can thrive $/£/€50 helps towards creating workshops to empower communities to conserve birds $/£/€ 10 helps deliver materials of proven techniques to prevent harm to birds and nature We know conservation is working. Our work with the Red List is sounding the alarm for countless species like the Rufous Hummingbird, African Penguin, and Hooded Grebe – helping the world rally behind vital actions which is seeing these incredible birds survive. A gift today allows us to keep this vital work moving, responding wherever the Red List shows birds need us most. Donate now Thank you for helping power the every-day work that’s making the difference. Warmest wishes, E.J. McAdams | BirdLife International Supporter Team P.S. Do you know someone who would care to support this important work? Forward this email to get the message out there! Instagram Facebook YouTube Website You are receiving this email because you opted-in to hear from BirdLife International BirdLife International is a registered charity 1042125 Address: BirdLife International The David Attenborough Building Pembroke Street Cambridge CB2 3QZ UK For full details on how we collect, use and store your personal information see our Privacy Policy. update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Copyright © 2026, All rights reserved.

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — GUGA KILLING REDUCES THE COLONY POPULATION OVER TIME

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more SCANDAL: Guga hunt island is Scotland’s worst performing Gannet colony. New FOI documents expose a secret NatureScot would rather bury. DEVON DOCHERTY MAR 28 READ IN APP Sula Sgeir is Scotland’s worst-performing Gannet colony - yet the body responsible for protecting it is still allowing birds to be killed. Each year a group of men travel to the remote island of Sula Sgeir in northern Scotland to kill young Gannet seabirds - known as “Guga” - as part of a traditional hunt. The defenceless chicks are pulled from their nests and bludgeoned to death with a rod before they can even fly. Their flesh is eaten as a local delicacy. The activity can only happen if NatureScot, Scotland’s official nature agency, gives out a licence for it. And they do. Year after year. SIGN THE PETITION Last year, they allowed 500 chicks to be killed, saying this number is unlikely to affect the stability of the Gannet population. They continue to insist there are no long-term impacts and no cause for concern. But their own data says otherwise. Data doesn’t lie Via a Freedom of Information request, we obtained documents that show Sula Sgeir is uniquely underperforming compared to every other comparable Gannet colony in Scotland. In a scientific assessment used to inform the 2025 licence, NatureScot’s advisor warns that Sula Sgeir is the only Special Protection Area (SPA) for Gannets in Scotland whose population has shrunk. Between 2001, when the island was first designated as an SPA, and 2024, the number of apparently occupied nesting sites at Sula Sgeir fell by almost 2 percent. Meanwhile, all other colonies showed increases between 9 percent and 314 percent. Bird flu is not the cause of the decline, the hunt is And this is where it starts to raise serious questions. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks caused a further 23 percent crash in 2023 - but the decline was already in progress. TELL NATURESCOT - END THE GUGA HUNT Even before HPAI devastated the colony, “the percentage growth at Sula Sgeir…was 18%, which is considerably lower than the population growth recorded at all other SPA colonies, which varied from 44% to 326%,” says the advisor. They conclude: “This indicates that the population growth rate has been suppressed compared to other gannet populations outwith the influence of HPAI”. So if bird flu is not to blame for the overall decline on Sula Sgeir, then what is? Could it be that Sula Sgeir is the only Gannet colony in Scotland where chicks are being killed by humans? Every year, thousands of chicks are slaughtered at their most vulnerable and critical life-stage, sending shockwaves of disturbance throughout the entire colony. To continue suggesting the Guga hunt is not damaging this population is farcical. It is very, very hard to believe that NatureScot issued last year’s license knowing all of this. The bottom line Let’s be very clear about what this means. This means that NatureScot gave out a licence last year knowing that: Sula Sgeir was the only Gannet SPA in Scotland to fall below citation level. Sula Sgeir has, by far, the slowest growth rate of any comparable colony. The population has been suppressed, and bird flu is not the cause. SIGN THE PETITION TODAY NatureScot’s number one duty is supposed to be protecting and conserving nature - not enabling its destruction. We cannot let this go on. Sign the petition today and demand NatureScot stop licensing the slaughter of Gannet chicks on Sula Sgeir. If we don’t act now, hundreds more chicks will be killed this year. Please add your name before it’s too late for them. STOP THE SLAUGHTER - ADD YOUR NAME Support our ongoing work to Protect the Wild I’ll get straight to the point. This work costs money. Everything we do comes from years of relentless campaigning across all angles, including undercover investigations, lobbying, animations, online content, and protests across the country. We are proud to be powered solely by our supporters. It means we answer to no one else, and we can say and do what needs to be done to protect British wildlife. We are working to end hunting with hounds. Taking on the bird shooting industry, with some huge work still to come. Challenging the Guga hunt. Exposing and fighting bird netting. The list goes on. If you believe in what we stand for, an unapologetic organisation that gets things done and isn’t afraid to take action, please consider chipping in a few pounds a month. It allows us to keep pushing forward and to be an even stronger force for British wildlife. Thank you. Support us SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

FROM RIGHT TO ROAM — WE COULD FIND OUT WHO OWNS BRITAIN — WATCH THEIR SITE

Can't see this message? View in browser   Who Owns England? We're about to find out Dear Roamers, Spring has arrived with a flurry of news. So without further ado, let’s get into it. —Land Registry data to become open access —73% of England’s woods are off-limits —Local group action to reconnect with ancient trees —Our Land: playing at a cinema near you? Victory: Land Registry data to become open access The long-awaited Land Use Framework has been launched by the government, with the aim of providing a more strategic, joined-up approach to balancing competing demands for land. Within it were contained a number of interesting details for land and nature campaigners. But one of the more immediately significant was the announcement that the government would “work with HM Land Registry this year to provide access to free, spatial land ownership data for larger properties covering the vast majority of England and Wales”. That had Right to Roam’s co-founder, Guy Shrubsole, on a victory lap, as he has personally campaigned for this for a decade. Guy attended the launch of the Framework and has written his reflections on the commitment here. Land ownership in England and Wales has long been shrouded in secrecy, with investigations only able to reveal a partial picture. That lack of transparency has stymied democratic accountability and made landscape scale projects - from nature restoration to access infrastructure - harder to deliver. While the Framework had little to say about public access, the mechanisms it has established could serve as a powerful lever in future. And the newfound boldness at DEFRA to assert democratic interests over land can only be a cause for optimism... 73% of England’s woods are off-limits This month we’re highlighting the 73% of England’s woodland that is off limits to the public, while a third of the trees listed on the Ancient Tree Inventory are inaccessible (a note that although the Inventory is hosted by the Woodland Trust, all of the Trust's own woodlands are fully open to the public). You can see our story in the Guardian last week here. The extent of exclusion has major implications for public health, with access to woodland specifically associated with reductions in mental distress and boosts to physiological wellbeing. Recent research by UCL and Imperial College also suggest proximity to woodland can be a significant factor in young people’s cognitive development, as well as reducing the risk of emotional and behavioural problems. Ancient trees often have important culture and heritage value, with folk stories developing around particular trees, such as the Jack O’Kent Oak. While there can be legitimate reasons to exclude some woodland from access, the current level of inaccessibility has little to do with ecology and much to do with history. We continue to campaign for an end to such arbitrary exclusion. Local Groups Plan Month of Action To highlight these issues, our local groups are undertaking actions around the country in the coming few weeks; reconnecting with inaccessible ancient trees and recording others they find. Actions are being planned in Bristol, North-east, Suffolk, West-Mids & Leicestershire, Norwich, Kernow, West Yorkshire, Wilts/Somerset, Dorset, South Devon and the North West. Want to get involved? Find your local group contact on our website here. Will your local cinema screen Our Land? We recently announced the launch of a feature film called Our Land, which profiles the Right to Roam campaign and explores the land debate across the UK. So far it has had a brilliant reception at festivals around the country, with sell-out screenings and engaged audiences attending Q&As. The film will formally begin its preview tour in mid-April before a national release from May 8th. We’d love as many cinemas around the country as possible to screen the film. So it’d be great if you could share the trailer with your local cinema and scope their interest in holding a screening! If they are, they can contact the distributors directly via this link. The current list of preview screenings is available here, with most tickets already on sale (and some selling out already!). More soon. But for now a hearty spring blessing from all of us at the Right to Roam team. Many thanks for your continued support. Jon ---------- Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky. Want to get involved? Visit our website here. We're a people-powered campaign which only exists because of our supporters. Can you help keep us going? Donate here. 73% of woodland in England is off-limits (Credit: Nick Hayes) Take Action Visit our social accounts Check out our site   This email was sent from this site. If you no longer wish to receive this email, change your email preferences here.

BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY — NEWS LETTER

The BTO logo – Birds Science People View this email in your web browser Sand Martin, by Liz Cutting / BTO Dear John, Welcome to the Member Edition of the March BTO newsletter. It feels like there is some momentum around our spring arrivals, as more returning summer visitors put in an appearance. There is also a growing dawn chorus, and a welcome lengthening of daylight hours. Despite the changeable conditions, typical of this time of the year, it feels like spring is truly in the ascendance. There are plenty of other reasons to get outside though, not least in the form of a new BTO project seeking to add to our understanding of the bird communities using our greenspaces. Why not make the most of a sunny spring day, feel the warmth and get involved in this or one of our other projects? Birds in Greenspaces Our Birds in Greenspaces survey is landing next week, and between 1 April and 30 June we want you to get into your local greenspace and tell us which and how many birds you see. This project is open to everyone, and if you are new to birds we have plenty of resources to help you on your way. Plus our new app will make recording in the field quick and easy, with some great features to help you build your skills. Sign up and find out more on our taking part page. Find out more Birds in Greenspaces artwork, by Will Rose Nest Quest Ever wondered what goes on inside a bird’s nest? Nest Quest is BTO Youth’s nest recording challenge for under-26s, running from March to September. It’s a chance to sharpen your field skills, learn more about breeding birds, and contribute real data to the long-running BTO Nest Record Scheme. Whether you’re discovering your first nest or already experienced at nest recording, you can take part by submitting nest records and seeing how many species you can find over the season. There are prizes up for grabs, and every record helps BTO scientists understand how birds are doing across the UK. Ready to get started? Find out more and join the challenge Blackbird nest, by Mike Toms / BTO Share your thoughts on BTO News We hope you're enjoying the latest issue of your member magazine, BTO News! We’re keen to hear your feedback on the magazine overall – what you like, what we could improve and what content you might like to see in the future! So, we’d be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to fill out our short questionnaire. Answer our BTO News questionnaire BTO News Magazine Spring 2026 cover and sample inside pages Latest News Monitoring seabirds The fortunes of our internationally important breeding seabirds are charted through the latest Seabird Monitoring Programme Report and the Northern Ireland Seabird Report. The latter includes some notable success stories, thanks to ongoing conservation work. Puffin, by Edmund Fellowes / BTO Nominate for an award Nominations for our annual ornithology awards are now open. The awards recognise achievements and contributions to different aspects of ornithological study, and are supported by the Marsh Charitable Trust. Nominate someone for an award. Marsh Award for Young Ornithologist 2025 – Ramandeep Nijjar, by Anthony Sajdler / BTO New opportunities to understand biodiversity loss If we are to identify the reasons for biodiversity loss and assess its consequences, then we need robust monitoring data and appropriate approaches for its measurement. A new piece of work, involving BTO staff, has looked at a suite of technological and other advances that are driving change in our abilities to measure biodiversity, including the likes of environmental DNA, remote sensing, and acoustic monitoring. The study outlines the opportunities that these developments offer, and also considers some of the challenges. Help needed to survey Woodcock This spring BTO and GWCT will continue the annual monitoring of breeding Woodcock to keep check on the status of our declining population. We need your help to improve survey coverage and re-visit more of the occupied priority squares; requiring up to three evening visits during May and June. If you currently take part in this survey, please survey your square again, or if you are new to the survey you can search for available squares in your area by visiting the Woodcock survey page. You can also view results from the 2025 survey. Woodcock, by John Dodsworth / BTO Featured training courses & events Bird Sound ID in Summer If you want to level up your song and call identification skills in readiness for summer visitors arriving, our online Bird Sound ID in Summer course is for you! During two 2-hour interactive online sessions, we'll explain what makes a songbird, recap our ‘Describe–Visualise–Memorise’ approach to recognising and remembering bird sounds, then apply that to a range of birds that can be heard in the UK in summer. Species covered include Linnet, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting, Skylark, our widespread warblers and pipits, along with Stonechat, Whinchat and Wheatear. The live online sessions are complemented by supported self-study exercises. We place a strong emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques to help you to continue learning to identify birds by sound after the course, including the use of spectrograms to help visualise the bird sounds you hear. Note: Bird Sound ID in Summer includes much of the same sound-related content as the Songbird ID course that we ran during 2021–24. Most of the species covered are fairly common and widespread, but not many of them are ‘garden’ birds, hence this course is most suitable for people keen to learn to recognise bird sounds in a wider range of habitats. Wednesdays 29 April and 6 May, 7 p.m. Thursdays 30 April and 7 May, 10 a.m. Thursdays 30 April and 7 May, 7 p.m. Thank you for your continued support! Happy birding, The BTO Membership Team DONATE VOLUNTEER British Trust for Ornithology, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU. www.bto.org | info@bto.org. Registered Charity no. 216652 (England & Wales) SC039193 (Scotland). Company Limited by Guarantee no. 357284 (England and Wales) Unsubscribe from the BTO e-newsletter

FROM MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY — HELPING SEALIFE

Friend or Foe? The surprising power couples of the deep View in browser Image: Bobtail squid eye with vibrant blue luminescence. Text: YOUR OCEAN Members' magazine Credit: Mark Kirkland Hi John, Think you know what's really going on beneath the waves? Our ocean is full of unlikely duos getting by in wonderfully weird ways, from barnacle hitchhikers to clownfish who treat stinging tentacles like a snug hideout. Our latest article 'Friend or Foe' dives into the secret relationships that keep our seas ticking. Some partners help each other survive, others...well, let's just say the term 'freeloader' doesn't quite cover it! Read 'Friend or Foe' in full But behind the fun lies a serious truth: these partnerships tell us how healthy, or stressed, our ocean really is. By joining as a member, you'll be helping us to protect incredible species and the fragile relationships they rely on, as well as restoring habitats, cleaning beaches and changing laws. Together we can turn the tide for a thriving ocean. If that wasn't enough, you'll get even more great stories with full access to Your Ocean Magazine. Become a member today Thank you for caring about the sea and all its curious characters. Jo Keene Membership and Donations Manager Donate Our shop Contact us Unsubscribe The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Marine Conservation Society | Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 2550966 Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 1004005 | Scotland No. SC037480 VAT No. 321 4912 32 Registered Office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7US. Scottish Office: CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG.

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — THE BADGER CULL IS OVER

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more BRILLIANT NEWS: Govt confirms Badger cull WILL end ROB POWNALL MAR 27 READ IN APP Yesterday I sat down with representatives from other NGOs for an hour-long meeting with DEFRA Minister Angela Eagle MP. Within moments of the meeting starting, she said something we were all waiting to hear: this government will end the culling of badgers once the final Cumbria licence has played out. I reacted by pretending to stand up and leave, saying “right, I’ll be off then.” Of course, what followed was the realisation that the fight to end the badger cull for good is far from over. But for now, it is important to recognise how far we have come and to see this for what it is: a real win. Over the last four years, we have worked relentlessly to drag the issue of the badger cull out of the shadows and into the mainstream. Back in 2022, midway through the cull, we released undercover footage from Grafton Pet Crematorium in Northamptonshire. What it showed was shocking. Badgers being carelessly handled and stored, with a complete disregard for basic biosecurity. This is a cull justified on the basis of disease control, yet those involved were behaving as if there was no risk at all. If these animals truly posed such a threat, why were they being treated like this? It raised serious questions, not just about standards, but about the entire premise of the policy. Since then, we have done everything we can to push back. We have taken this issue to the public through protests, lobbying, and viral online content. We have produced hard-hitting animations seen by millions. I have gone to Oxford to challenge the academics whose work has helped justify the cull. We have launched multiple petitions, including a government petition backed by over 100,000 people which led to a debate in Parliament and forced the government to go on record to state their position. In that debate, there was clear cross-party recognition that the future of tackling TB lies in cattle-based measures, not the continuation of killing badgers. We have supported activists on the ground, those legally taking direct action to protect badgers in the field. I stood outside the Labour Party Conference in the pouring rain. We have worked alongside brilliant grassroots campaigners like Betty Badger, who has spent nearly a decade opposing this cruelty. Throughout all of this, we have platformed science and evidence. We have exposed the pressure from the farming lobby and challenged the weak foundations the cull has been built on. We have published the work of leading ecologists like Tom Langton. We have stood outside DEFRA protesting. And yesterday, for the first time, we were invited inside. Because now, we have to be listened to. Thank you. Thank you for supporting this work, for sticking with us, for signing the petitions, for helping push this issue into the public consciousness. The badger cull is not over forever. But for now, it is ending. And in this work, it is so important that we recognise moments like this. This is progress. This is a win. It is also important to recognise that this has never been the work of one organisation alone. Groups like Badger Trust and Born Free have been fighting this for years. Campaigners, scientists, and individuals such as Tom Langton, Professor Paul Torgerson, Mary Barton (Betty Badger), and Sir Brian May have all played a huge role in challenging the cull and bringing this issue into the public eye. This has always been a collective effort. We will never stop fighting for badgers and for all British wildlife. The next stage is making sure the entire badger blame narrative comes to an end. Vaccination is still being proposed by the government. I made it clear to the Minister that this does not make sense. If badgers are not to blame, and if the cull has failed, then continuing to focus on badgers at all is the wrong path. We will keep pushing. And we will keep you updated on what comes next. Support our ongoing work to Protect the Wild I’ll get straight to the point. This work costs money. Everything we do comes from years of relentless campaigning across all angles, including undercover investigations, lobbying, animations, online content, and protests across the country. We are proud to be powered solely by our supporters. It means we answer to no one else, and we can say and do what needs to be done to protect British wildlife. And this isn’t just about the badger cull. We are working to end hunting with hounds. Taking on the bird shooting industry, with some huge work still to come. Challenging the Guga hunt. Exposing and fighting bird netting. The list goes on. If you believe in what we stand for, an unapologetic organisation that gets things done and isn’t afraid to take action, please consider chipping in a few pounds a month. It allows us to keep pushing forward and to be an even stronger force for British wildlife. Thank you. Support us SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

CAUGHT BY THE RIVER HIGHLIGHTS CINEMA & THE RIGHT TO ROAM

View this email in your browser On the site this week Caught by the River Day Out 2026 - We invite everyone to join us once more to celebrate the start of summer in Sussex at the Caught by the River Day Out on May 2nd. Now in its fifth year, it is a unique day of talks, music, food and beer spread across the Downland village of Kingston, just a few miles from both Lewes and Brighton. Tiny Gardens Everywhere - 'Working-class gardeners built with their hands the idea that cities could be more than stone and brick, more than markets and factories.' Read an extract from Kate Brown's Tiny Gardens Everywhere, our March Book of the Month. Imperfect - In Imperfect, his most significant book to date, photographer David George brings together some 200 unpublished photographs – striking night-time colour images, and fine monochrome photogravures using the century-old intaglio method. Out now: Underland film + score - Happy release day to Underland — Rob Petit’s cinematic documentary based on Robert Macfarlane’s 2019 book of the same name — out in UK cinemas today. We are thrilled that Hannah Peel’s original score for the film is also out in the world today via our Rivertones label. Our Land - Released in UK & Irish cinemas on 8th May, Orban Wallace’s Our Land follows the Right to Roam movement, asking the timely question: who has the right to roam in the English countryside? Now Playing - After the Solstice by Clémentine March. Taken from the excellent recent album Powder Keg, out now on PRAH. Clémentine plays our weekend event at Elmley Nature Reserve in May. More information/tickets here. Antidotes WATCHING Borrowed Pasture (1960) - Richard Burton narrates this stunning film of two Polish soldiers struggling to make a living from a derelict farm in Carmarthenshire. Thanks to Benjamin Myers for the tipoff. LISTENING Florian's World of Sound 006 - Adam Higton's latest radio show features a bunch of weird finds from his local record shops. Thirty minutes of swinging space age, esoteric exotica and flipped out field recordings. LateNightTales - Barry Can't Swim READING 'In death, as in life, different tree species support different insects and fungi, so a greater diversity of logs means more diversity of those that use them.' Kate Bradbury writes about her log pile, teeming with life, for the Guardian's Country Diary Competition Are you a culture vulture? Where do you stand in the pecking order? Author of the bestselling Our Garden Birds Matt Sewell brings his signature whimsical artistry to the world of language in A Little Bird Told Me, newly published by HarperNorth. We have three copies of the book to give away, each with some postcards and a badge illustrated by Matt. To be in with the chance of winning one of the bundles, just answer the following question correctly: First published in 2009, what was the name of Matt's long-running Caught by the River column? Answers to competitions@caughtbytheriver.net. Good luck! Subscriber Content ‘I love the dirt. I love the redness, the depth of its colour. I love that it stains. I love that it can travel with me across the ocean. That the crumbly layers of the breadnut bark I bring back to England with me can fall off onto my neat, clean IKEA couch.’ In our latest subscriber exclusive, Jason Allen-Paisant speaks to Tallulah Brennan about the poetic impulses of the Caribbean, vernacular intimacy with plants, and soil as an emblem of life & death. As you likely already know if you’re reading this, we are and have always been an independent publication run by a tiny staff, publishing weird, wonky and full-hearted DIY coverage of arts, nature and culture since 2007, unbeholden to shareholders, advertisers or big media companies. Whilst the main site and newsletter will always be free to read and share, all memberships, past, present and future — alongside purchases from our Bandcamp shop or Bookshop.org page — contribute to our maintenance, independence, longevity and ability to pay for commissions. Subscribe here Caught by the River Event Tickets are now on sale for our May weekend event at Elmley Nature Reserve. Book tickets here. Find further lineup, accommodation and travel info, as well as other FAQs here. For the diary Until 12th April - THE SINGH TWINS: Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire showcases a striking new collection of fabric light boxes from the internationally acclaimed artist duo, revealing how plants such as cotton, spices and dyes played a pivotal role in colonial expansion. Kew Gardens, London. Details here 16th April - Jon Woolcott launches his latest book, The Tattooed Hills. Across southern England and beyond, the land bears the marks of centuries – white horses, giants, crosses, badges, even a lost panda – cut into the chalk and exposed to the sky. In The Tattooed Hills, Jon travels to these remarkable sites, exploring their history and the deep cultural roots that link landscape to identity. The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough, Wiltshire. Details here Until 26th April - For its first UK presentation, the Museum of Edible Earth comes to Somerset House, inviting visitors to explore geophagy; the practice of eating earth for health, ritual and culinary benefit. Created by artist and researcher masharu, the internationally touring museum brings together edible samples of clay, chalk and mineral-rich earths from around the world, offering a rare sensory encounter with soil. Somerset House, London. Details here Until 17th May - Ilana Halperin: What is Us and What is Earth. An exhibition of sculpture, drawing and photography from Glasgow based artist Ilana Halperin, whose art seeks to make geological time human; to map the incomprehensible vastness of geological time and the natural world through the knowable familiarity of human experience. Fruitmarket, Edinburgh. Details here Until 21st June - Tracing the rich history of Liberty Fabrics, on the occasion of the design house’s 150th anniversary, Women in Print: 150 Years of Liberty Textiles surveys the evolving influence and status of women in textiles over the past 150 years. Women in Print brings together iconic patterns by designers such as Althea McNish, Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, and Lucienne Day, alongside previously overlooked names, celebrating how women have been — and continue to be — at the heart of Liberty’s creative innovations and ongoing relevance today. It features over 100 works, spanning garments, fabric, original designs, film and historic photographs. William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, London. Details here Until 6th September - Explore how Ladybird Books has continued to evolve since its centenary in 2015. Discover how Ladybird continues to meet the needs of modern audiences, from reviving classic books to releasing new series. Museum of English Rural Life, Reading. Details here The Ever-Expanding Spoken Word & Nature Disco Listen here Rivertones From the archive All That You Love, Shimmering - 'You are so other; arms like hooks with lycra skins, movements like trying to sweep holding the very end of a broomstick. Ungainly like a heavy bird, penguin-like posture, face of fox. What if in the near-future we have no comparative animals left to describe the remaining ones?' With help from ecologist/anthropologist Deborah Bird Rose and a flying-fox called Triggy, Abi Andrews finds hope in the brilliant shimmer of the biosphere. First published April 2022. Thanks for reading, Andrew, Diva, Jeff and Robin. Facebook Website Email Twitter Instagram Spotify Threads Copyright © Caught by the River 2021. All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

ANOTHER POST FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST — THEY ARE UNDERTAKING GREAT WORK

View this email in your browser Dear John I wanted to follow up after my recent email to share how your support is helping Cornwall’s wildlife enter a hopeful new chapter. Across our nature reserves, we’re already seeing signs of recovery: wetlands are coming back to life, young woodland is settling in, seagrass meadows are being restored, and the return of creatures long missing from Cornwall is beginning to reshape our countryside in extraordinary ways. And this is just the start. This week, we launched Tor to Shore: Cornwall’s largest and most ambitious nature recovery project. It’s a bold, long-term vision to create a thriving, connected landscape running from the granite heights of Helman Tor all the way to the calm waters of St Austell Bay. By linking habitats and restoring ecosystems, we can give wildlife the space it needs to thrive for generations to come. And Tor to Shore is just the beginning. The additional 150 acres we took on in recent years at Bartinney and Helman Tor mark an early step toward a bigger, better connected Cornwall — one where nature is stronger, more resilient, and ready to recover at scale. Caring for the land already under our protection is just as important as the ambitious steps ahead. But as I mentioned in my email, rising costs are making this more challenging. Each acre of our nature reserves now costs around £10.80 a month to care for — vital habitats that Cornwall’s wildlife relies on every single day. That’s why I’m writing to you today. You already give £3.50 each month, and your generosity means so much. If you feel able to increase your membership — even by a small amount — it would help us meet rising costs and keep driving forward these big, ambitious plans for a wilder Cornwall. Increase my membership gift Thank you so much for continuing your membership after recent rate changes — your loyalty means a great deal. If it feels manageable, a small optional increase would help strengthen the work you already make possible for Cornwall’s wildlife. And if now isn’t the right time for you to increase your gift, please know your support already means the world to us. You are part of every acre we protect, every habitat we restore, and every ambitious step we take. Thank you — truly — for standing with us, not just for nature today, but for the wilder Cornwall we’re working towards for tomorrow. With warmest thanks, Callum Deveney Director of Nature Recovery Cornwall Wildlife Trust P.S. If you increased your membership in response to our recent letter or email, thank you — your extra support is already helping power this work, and we’re so grateful. Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2026 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.

FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST — 3.3K FROM LOTTERY FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE IN CATCHMENT AREA

View this email in your browser Hello John, We have some incredibly exciting news to share with you. Our team have been working hard over the last year, developing an application for the National Lottery Heritage Fund, whilst working closely with communities, farmers, fishers, businesses, and local organisations, to support our most ambitious nature recovery project to date. Tor to Shore aims to bring wildlife back at scale, connecting land and sea in the heart of Cornwall - from the heights of the Helman Tor nature reserve, through the Par River catchment and into the waters of St Austell Bay. And now, we can officially announce that we have been granted £3.3 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund towards this £5 million initiative! We also want to say a huge thanks to you for getting us to this point, none of this would be possible without the ongoing support of our members. Your commitment gives us the stability to plan ambitious projects like Tor to Shore and the confidence to push for truly landscape‑scale change. Thank you for being such an important part of this journey and for helping nature recover across Cornwall. So what happens now? Over the next five years, we will work with farmers, landowners, fishers, businesses, and local communities to help nature recover across an entire catchment, supporting innovative rewilding approaches, nature-friendly farming, and sustainable marine practices. We are also placing the local community at the heart of this project. Our aim is to help remove barriers to connecting with nature, whilst training citizen scientists and empowering people to take action for wildlife across the catchment. We can’t wait to share with you all the amazing things that we achieve with this project. Best wishes, Gwen Maggs Tor to Shore Project Manager TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR Rich in both history and wildlife, Helman Tor is our largest nature reserve, spanning over 700 acres! From stunning views of the surrounding countryside, to the complex mosaic of habitats that make up the reserve, you can now explore Helman Tor from the comfort of your home! Explore Helman Tor Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2026 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.

LET’S PUT A FOX IN FULL VIEW SAY PROTECT THE WILD. MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN ANY POLITICIAN ON OUR TEN QUID NOTE

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Why a Fox Should Be on Britain’s New £10 Note PROTECT THE WILD MAR 19 READ IN APP In recent days, it has been announced that British wildlife could soon feature on future UK banknotes. For the first time in history, we may move away from politicians and historical figures and instead celebrate the natural world that defines this country. It is a rare opportunity, not just to redesign our currency, but to rethink what it represents. Money is not just functional. It is symbolic. It reflects who we are, what we value, and the stories we choose to tell about ourselves. If there is one animal that truly belongs on a British banknote, it is the fox. Foxes are everywhere. They move through our countryside, across farmland and woodland, and just as easily through alleyways, gardens and city streets. They are one of the few wild animals that exist comfortably in both rural and urban Britain, which makes them instantly recognisable to millions of people. From London to the Lake District, from quiet villages to busy housing estates, foxes are part of everyday life. They are watching, adapting and surviving. In many ways, they are the perfect symbol of modern Britain. They are resilient, intelligent and impossible to ignore. Few animals are as widely recognised, and fewer still are as widely loved. Yet no animal in Britain has been as relentlessly persecuted. For decades, foxes have been chased, torn apart, shot, trapped and demonised. Even today, despite the Hunting Act, fox hunting continues in practice across the country. Sign the petition That contradiction sits at the heart of Britain. We claim to love foxes, yet we have allowed them to be treated as disposable. Putting a fox on a UK banknote would not just be about celebrating wildlife. It would be a statement. It would reflect a country whose values are changing, where cruelty is increasingly rejected and compassion is becoming the expectation. As calls grow stronger for a properly enforced and strengthened ban on fox hunting, the fox is no longer just a victim of tradition. It is becoming a symbol of progress. A fox on our currency could represent a shift in national identity. It could represent a country that no longer tolerates cruelty dressed up as culture, and one that chooses coexistence over persecution. This is a rare, once in a generation decision. We can choose an animal that feels safe and distant, or we can choose one that tells the truth about who we are and who we are becoming. The fox is not just part of Britain. It reflects it. If British wildlife is going to appear on our money, it should mean something. It should represent a species that people recognise, connect with and care about. It should reflect the country we want to be. That is why we are calling for a fox to feature on the new UK £10 note. Sign the petition SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

BUMBLEBEE CONSERVATION TRUST — THE BUMBLES NEED OUR HELP EVEN MORE — INTERESTING READ

view online Bumblebee Conservation Trust logo Bumblebee with tongue out on round yellow spire flower with blue background As March brings the first real signs of spring, it marks a crucial moment for bumblebees as queens emerge from hibernation in search of food and nesting sites - making this one of the most important times of the year to support them. We share the latest results from our BeeWalk scheme, a chance to bee-come a member and a FREE downloadable guide to help bumblebees in your space. Bumblebee season is on it's way, so let's get ready! Bumblebees still struggling according to latest BeeWalk results 🐝 Red tailed bumblebee on blue cornflower with grass in background Despite the sunniest spring on record and a sweltering summer, Britain's bumblebees are still struggling, and the latest BeeWalk report reveals some surprising trends. While a few rare species are showing hopeful signs of recovery, many of our most familiar bumblebees remain in decline. What’s really happening to Britain’s bumblebees, and why aren’t ideal weather conditions enough to help them recover? Full news story 🐝 Scotland and Wales introduce new laws to restore nature 🪧 People dressed as animals in fluffy costumes holding placards Scotland and Wales have both brought in important new laws that aim to protect wildlife and help nature recover. These changes could be a big step forward for the recovery of bumblebees, other pollinators, and the many species that urgently need better protection. Find out more and how you can help 💚 Let's start gardening!🪴 Terracotta and glazed blue pots with green and purple flowers and herbs The importance of gardens as bumblebee havens is more significant than ever. The good news is you don’t have to be an expert gardener to help bumblebees; you don’t even have to have a garden! A window-box, balcony or hanging basket will do. This guide is full of simple tips to get your space buzzing. Download your FREE guide ⬇️ Bumblebee in the spotlight 🔎 Side profile of a bumblebee feeding on purple flower with two sparkle graphics The Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) is one of the 'Big Eight' common and widespread bumblebees. Let's take a closer look. The Early bumblebee Bumblebee on purple flower with yellow tinged background with words in blue and white 'Join the club!' Love bumblebees? Join the club 🐝 Bumblebees are in trouble, and the world would be a much quieter (and less colourful) place without them. Become a member TODAY and receive a welcome pack buzzing with goodies so you can help the bumblebees. Together, we can protect them for the future. Choose your membership 💌 Lady standing in garden of wildflowers wearing a grey/blue T-shirt Explore our stylish clothing line to add a pop of nature‑inspired flair to your day, or pick up a charming notebook - perfect for jotting down your gardening plans, wildlife sightings, or brilliant ideas while outdoors! Check out our collections, including the popular 'Herbs for bumblebees' collection (photo). Shop with purpose. Look great. Support bumblebees. Shop Teemill 🛒 Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Registered Charity No: 1115634 / Scottish Charity No: SC042830. © 2026 Bumblebee Conservation Trust. All rights reserved. You are receiving this newsletter because you are already a member, subscribed via our website, an event or when becoming a volunteer. We hope you enjoy reading it! Registered address: International House, 109-111 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8JA; Correspondence address: Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Beta Centre, Stirling University Innovation Park, Stirling FK9 4NF Unsubscribe

BEAUFORT HUNT CAUGHT KILLING & BIN-BAGGING ANOTHER FOX — CHANNEL 4 NEWS HIGHLIGHTED THEM BEFORE

View this email in your browser Hi, Supporter Bin-Bag Beaufort Caught Killing and Bin‑Bagging Yet Another Hunted Fox On Friday 6th March 2026, the day before their Point‑to‑Point, the Duke of Beaufort Hunt were once again caught hunting and killing a fox. This latest incident follows a recent Channel 4 News exposé which featured the Beaufort, alongside other hunts, actively hunting and killing foxes. WATCH THE VIDEO Bin-Bag Beaufort Caught Killing and Bin‑Bagging Yet Another Hunted Fox Sabs had already recorded a kill on the Fosse Way in November 2025, earning the hunt one of their many nicknames: the “Bin Bag Beaufort.” They were again filmed killing a fox on the Duke’s Badminton Estate on 20th December 2025, and another at Cranmore Farm, Shipton Moyne, on 3rd January 2026 also earning them the nickname “serial killers” by Channel 4 News senior correspondent, Alex Thompson. Numerous additional chases have been documented, with video evidence showing hounds pursuing foxes deep into coverts, often out of sight, leaving outcomes unknown. Terrier-man exits Duchess Clump with his terrier On the day in question, sabs had already witnessed a fox being hunted into Duchess Clump—only metres ahead of baying hounds—when hunt whistles were heard. Earlier that morning, before the hunt even began, terrier‑men were filmed leaving Duchess Clump, which contains an Artificial Earth) carrying a terrier under their arm. This is routine at the Beaufort, and sabs had already unblocked another AE elsewhere that same day. One of the blocked AE’s found the same morning After second‑horsing at Luckington Barn, the huntsman led the hounds and field riders towards Commonwood Farm, quickly casting them into hedgerows to search for foxes. Hounds showed particular interest in a small clump of trees, appearing to pick up a scent. The huntsman and two point riders then moved the pack along the hedgerow to continue the search. The huntsman slowed, appearing to blow his horn, waiting for the hounds to regroup. Moments later, the hounds doubled back to the exact spot where a field rider was waiting “on point”—almost certainly having seen the fox and alerted the huntsman. The hounds raced back at speed, watched by the field, and were quickly joined by the huntsman as they entered the hedgerow. A small group of hounds then dragged a terrified fox from the edge of the hedge and began tearing the animal apart. The fox is dragged from the hedge and killed in front of hunters who do nothing to stop the attack. The huntsman approached and, instead of stopping the attack, calmly dismounted and produced yet another bin bag. Riders attempted to shield the scene from the drone as the fox’s mangled body—clearly visible from the air—was retrieved. Not enough bin bags in the world to hide the Beaufort’s many crimes. The huntsman left swiftly, leaving two riders to dispose of the evidence. Disposing of the evidence While the kill and removal were underway, the drone team was surrounded by masked terrier‑men and hunt supporters, clearly waiting for the drone to land. This hunt has a history of drone theft: in November 2024, the Beaufort used their own drone with a weighted tether to entangle and crash a sabs drone before stealing it. Another attempt followed on 11th January 2025, again using a weighted tether, shortly before the same individuals assaulted sabs later that day. Given this backdrop of theft, aircraft endangerment, and illegal hunting, foot sabs rushed to protect the drone team. Upon arrival, they found masked terrier‑men, supporters, and day‑glo stalkers surrounding the drone car. Once they realised multiple cameras were filming, most fled, leaving only a handful behind. Police were called. Masked men, many with registration plates deliberately muddied out, surround a sab car awaiting the drone landing. When officers arrived, one immediately sought out the stalkers’ apparent “boss,” Jonny Walker—a known hunt stalker and hunt host. The officer did not engage with sabs, including the drone pilot, before speaking with Walker. A rural crime officer viewed the footage on the drone controller, and another officer from Chippenham Response also attended. Stalker ‘boss’ Jonny Walker activates his police hotline - who then rush to him for a quiet pre-briefing (Image taken on 14/03/2026, courtesy of Mendip Hunt Sabs) As Channel 4 News recently highlighted, “one alleged crime a day is not enough for the Beaufort Hunt.” True to form, once the area had cleared, sabs relaunched the drone and immediately witnessed another chase: a fox flushed from New Covert and driven toward Alderton Grove Farm, with a terrier‑man on a quad opening gates for the huntsman. Terrier-man Paul Tasker and Stalker ‘Boss’ Jonny Walker attempt to gain entry to the drone car prior to police arriving. Sabs relayed live updates to officers, who attempted to locate the hunt. However, the earlier RPU officer remained with the drone and, upon its landing, seized it—despite it containing evidence of at least one kill and several chases. At no point were the hunt stopped. No officer attempted to locate the fox’s body in the bin bag. No effort was made to deploy a police drone. Instead, officers removed the sabs’ ability to quickly locate the hunt and prevent further kills. “I’ll have that thank you very much, the hunt can get on with hunting foxes now” The drone has since been returned to Wiltshire Sabs following a week‑long campaign exposing the circumstances of its seizure. Home safe and sound A spokesperson for the Hunt Saboteurs Association said: “Once again, prolific fox killers, the Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt, seem able to avoid police scrutiny even as wildlife crime is unfolding. This hunt, repeatedly filmed hunting and killing foxes this season alone, has been the subject of numerous police investigations. While police drag their heels, sabs are in the fields and skies doing their best to prevent wildlife crime and provide evidence to the often lackadaisical officers who attend. We will continue until a proper ban is in place—and until it is properly enforced by those paid to uphold the law.” You can follow Wiltshire Hunt Sabs here and support their work here. Join the Hunt Saboteurs Association! Support our vital work by becoming a member. Join The HSA Spread the word! Please share our news Share via email Facebook icon Instagram icon Twitter icon Logo Copyright (C) 2026 Hunt Saboteurs Association. All rights reserved. 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ON THE ROOF OF NATURE SCOTLAND TWO MEN WITH GANNET ATTIRE PROTEST ABOUT GANNET KILLING

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more BREAKING: Anti-Guga Hunt Activists Chain Themselves to Roof of NatureScot HQ They say they'll stay there "for days if we have to." DEVON DOCHERTY MAR 20 READ IN APP At 4am this morning in Inverness, two activists from campaign group Abolish the Guga Hunt scaled the HQ of NatureScot, chained themselves to the building, and dropped a banner reading: ABOLISH THE GUGA HUNT. Jamie Moyes and Allan Jackson - dressed as Gannets - hauled themselves onto the highest ridge above the building’s glass roof before first light, protesting against NatureScot’s complicity in the killing of Gannet chicks on a remote Scottish island. Alongside the banner, the pair placed a bloodied model of a baby Gannet - a stark symbol of the despicable practice they are demanding be brought to an end. TELL NATURESCOT: END THE GUGA HUNT What this is about Every single year around August or September, 10 men from the Isle of Lewis travel to the remote island of Sula Sgeir to kill hundreds or thousands of Gannet seabird chicks (known as Guga) to eat as a local delicacy. The activity has been happening for centuries and while it once was linked to a survival need, is now done purely to maintain the tradition. The chicks are not yet old enough to fly when they are snatched from their nests, beaten to death with a heavy rod, plucked, gutted and scorched over open flames. This happens in full view of other chicks, nearby seabirds and the chick’s parents, who circle overhead and call out helplessly as their only chick is slaughtered. This is not survival. This is needless cruelty - and NatureScot allow it to happen. The Guga hunt can only take place if NatureScot - Scotland’s official Nature agency - give out a licence for it. That licence is discretionary. They are not obliged to grant it. Yet they do, year after year, and claim that it’s all done “humanely.” It’s a disgrace. SIGN THE PETITION Sula Sgeir was designated as a Special Protection Area due to its internationally important population of breeding seabirds, including Gannets. In fact, Scotland is home to almost half of the world’s Northern Gannet population, making it one of the most important countries on Earth for the survival of this species. Continuing to authorise the killing of Guga against this backdrop is totally and utterly indefensible. In a nation facing a biodiversity emergency, the overriding priority must be nature recovery, not the maintenance of an outdated cultural tradition that directly conflicts with that goal. “We’re prepared to stay here for days if we have to.” Speaking from the roof, Jamie and Allan said “We’re prepared to stay here for days if we have to.” They said they are prepared to go to Sula Sgeir to stand between the hunters and the birds, and try to save the chicks. But this should never come to that. NatureScot can stop it now by doing the right thing and refusing this year’s licence. How you can help We are so close to hitting 50,000 signatures on the petition to demand Naturescot brings an end to this abhorrent practice. Please add your name today and help save lives. SIGN THE PETITION SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

FROM THE MIGHTY HUNT SABS — CAUGHT IN THE ACT — HOUNDS LEAVE DEPOSITS BEHIND — NO ACTION TO CLEAN UP

View this email in your browser Hi, Supporter FOUL PLAY: ONE RULE FOR THE HUNT, ANOTHER FOR THE REST OF US On Saturday 4th October 2025 at Laxton, Nottinghamshire a hunt sab dashcam recorded at least four separate incidents of dog fouling as the hunt left the meet. The pack was the Grove & Rufford Hunt who had managed to field just five riders. The Grove & Rufford Hunt don’t give a crap. The hunt rampaged through the local village with no concern for other road users, with poorly controlled hounds peeling off and entering people’s gardens, only stopping to relieve themselves as they went. The hunt, of course, carried on its merry way unconcerned about the dog mess being left behind. Apart from a violent incident later in the day when a heavy chain was thrown at sabs it was uneventful. On reviewing the dashcam footage sabs reported the four recorded dog fouling incidents to the local council, Newark & Sherwood. After supplying the video, screenshots and a lengthy statement the sabs waited four and a half months only to be told that the complaint would not be actioned: ‘as we cannot say definitively that the dog faeces was not removed within a reasonable time scale.’ Foul behaviour: hunt riders couldn’t care less. Following a complaint on this decision they responded with the same ‘reasoning’. They did not say if they had even questioned the masters of the Grove & Rufford. They did claim they would write to the hunt, telling them to clean up after their hounds next time! It seems that at no point were the hunt contacted to see if they claimed they had picked up the poo. Perhaps the district council expects us to post a hunt sab on each steaming pile and film it for four hours or something. The idea that anyone whose dogs foul four times and then rides off, would return to clean-up is laughable and we doubt if anyone else had been filmed fouling the pavement they wouldn't have been treated in such a lenient manner. Poo on the pavement. Local authorities can issue a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of up to £100 on the spot for such offences, and we can only assume that his was not done as hunts always seem to be given preferential treatment by councils up and down the country. We look forward to the day that the rural community are not afflicted by the countryside vandals of organised hunting. We ask any local residents to keep an eye out for future incidents and perhaps contact the council asking why the hunt was let off so easily after such damning evidence. Join the Hunt Saboteurs Association! Support our vital work by becoming a member. Join The HSA Spread the word! Please share our news Share via email Facebook icon Instagram icon Twitter icon Logo Copyright (C) 2026 Hunt Saboteurs Association. All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Hunt Saboteurs Association. Our mailing address is: BM HSA, London, WC1N 3XX, U.K. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

WHAT A GOOD IDEA — IT’S NO MO MAY AGAIN — FROM PLANTLIFE

No Mow May 2026 View this email in your browser Donate Join Shop Hi John, We wanted to let you in on a little secret – we’re launching No Mow May early! That’s right, it’s back and this year, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. So, if you want to be a No Mow Hero, it couldn’t be simpler: Sign up. Stop Mowing. Sit back and let it grow! Pledge to take part in No Mow May We thought that the start of spring would be the perfect time to launch the campaign. And with the winter we’ve had, spring can’t come soon enough. We’re ready to swap the mud for wildflowers. We can’t deny it’s been a wet and wild few months. In fact it was the one of the wettest winters on record in central and south west England – not to mention one of the warmest. Our climate is changing and nature needs us more now than ever. One way we can all help is by pledging to let our lawns grow. Less mowing not only saves you effort and money, it reduces your carbon footprint, gives you a deeper connection to nature and provides a lifeline for other wildlife including pollinators. Be part of the No Mow Movement Whether you’ve got a big garden, a small courtyard or even a spare plant pot – no space is too small, and it all adds up to huge gains for nature. We hope you’ll pledge to let it grow for nature this year. Thank you. Charley Adams, Plantlife Nature Editor Follow Plantlife on: Instagram Instagram Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter YouTube YouTube LinkedIn LinkedIn Website Website Copyright © Plantlife All rights reserved. Plantlife International is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered Charity in England and Wales (1059559) & Scotland, (SC038951) Registered Company in England and Wales (3166339) Registered Office: Brewery House,36 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2AP, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1722 342730 enquiries@plantlife.org.uk www.plantlife.org.uk Plantlife respects your privacy. You can read more about how and why we use your personal data at www.plantlife.org.uk/privacy-notice Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

PROTECT THE WILD — IS HOLDING A PLACARD AN ARRESTABLE OFFENCE/ NO IT ISNT. SHOWS THE POWER OF A FEW

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Arrested for holding a placard: An interview with Saule and Jack from Camp Beagle TOM ANDERSON MAR 18 ∙ GUEST POST READ IN APP On 24 February, animal defenders Saule and Jack were arrested at Camp Beagle, a protest camp against the MBR Acres beagle breeding facility in Huntingdon. They weren’t charged, but were given police bail conditions not to return to the protests. MBR - or MarshallBioResources - supplies 2000 beagles a year to the animal testing industry, including to Labcorp (formerly known as Huntingdon Life Sciences). The company is licensed to harvest blood and body parts from the dogs for sale. Protect the Wild and Lawyers for Animals caught up with Saule and Jack to speak to them about their arrest. Jack at the protest outside MBR Acres on 4 February. Judicial review On 4 February, the House of Lords rubber-stamped an amendment to the Public Order Act 2023 that classified animal testing sites like MBR Acres as ‘Key National Infrastructure’, paving the way for the criminalisation of protest. The fateful vote in the Lords came despite the best efforts of campaigners from Camp Beagle, Animal Aid, Naturewatch Foundation, Protect the Wild, and others. The definition of animal testing sites as ‘Key National Infrastructure’ followed several meetings between government ministers and corporate executives in the ‘Life Sciences’ industry, including representatives of MBR Acres. Lawyers for Animals, alongside co-claimant Maria Iriart from Camp Beagle, have brought a judicial review against the decision. The claim argues that extending these powers to cover animal testing goes beyond what parliament intended when it passed the 2023 Public Order Act. The arrest of Jack and Saule less than three weeks after the expansion of Public Order powers shows that this government, like governments before them, are bowing to pressure from the animal testing industry to restrict public protests. The repression at Camp Beagle comes despite Labour promising in its December 2025 Animal Welfare Strategy that it would phase out animal testing. Campaigners at Camp Beagle have pointed out that, between October and December 2025, the government “granted 111 licences authorising the use of 1,542,870 animals, including three licences to test on 5,450 beagles”. It seems like Labour’s actions aren’t in line with its supposed strategy. Saule and Jack at the protest outside MBR Acres. The MBR beagles deserve “loving homes” Saule and Jack are both long term protesters against MBR Acres (MBR). We asked them what it is that inspires them to keep going. Jack told us: “we want to see it shut down. We want to see the beagles freed and in loving homes like they deserve. They don’t deserve to be in cages skidding around in their own faeces and urine. 510 dogs to a cage, no enrichment, no walks, no treats. It’s just a disgusting place, and it needs to be shut down”. The dogs held at MBR are kept in dire conditions, left unattended for as long as 23 hours a day and never taken out into the fresh air. Talking about the conditions for the dogs that he had seen in undercover footage taken inside MBR, Jack said: “They’re just desperate for any attention like any dog would be. You know what I mean? They’re just trapped in cages with no enrichment. It’s clear that those dogs just, just don’t want to be there. They want to get out. They want to be free.” Saule said that she had seen the undercover footage from inside MBR as well. She said that the dogs are kept in “rows and rows of concrete pens. Faeces everywhere, hundreds of dogs, and the noise is just deafening. It’s so loud and they’re all just jumping at the cages. It’s really horrible.” ‘An embarrassment for Cambridgeshire Police’ Jack and Saule were protesting at the gates of MBR Acres on 24 February, as they had done many times before, holding up placards as the workers drove into the facility. The site security called the police, as they often do. When officers arrived they did nothing to stop the demonstrators, indicating that they didn’t see any evidence that the protest was unlawful. Several other campaigners joined the protest too. Police stand by as Jack protests a car entering MBR Acres. Officers did not give a warning to protesters on 24 February. Later that day, police entered Camp Beagle saying that they had been told “to make some arrest attempts”. Saule was arrested close to the camp, and Jack was taken from his van. Officers seemed unsure what the arrests were for, warning Saule that she was being arrested for breaching Section 17 of the Public Order Act, which relates to the treatment of journalists by police officers. Presumably this was a mistake as she isn’t a journalist and didn’t even have a camera at the demonstration. In fact, Section 17 governs police actions and doesn’t even contain a power of arrest. Jack was arrested on suspicion of Obstruction of the Highway, coupled with allegedly Interfering with Key National Infrastructure. Police arrest Saule for the wrong offence (presumably). Jack described the shambolic policing: “They’d clearly not briefed these officers who turned up. They’ve obviously just been told to go there. They’ve not been briefed on what they’re actually arresting us for. They’ve just said, arrest them for this. And they couldn’t even get that right, you know, they couldn’t even get the section right for Saule. I mean it was like it was their first day of policing. It was really very embarrassing for Cambridgeshire Police.” When Jack got into the back of the police van, he noticed that it was stained with blood. Saule described her feelings on being handcuffed and put in the back of the van: “I was just so angry, you know, that I was the one being criminalised. And there’s people going in to MBR Acres and bleeding these dogs.” Things didn’t improve when the two campaigners got to the police station. The cops were ‘pally’ (aka fishing for information), but pretty clueless about what the pair had been arrested for. It seemed like the officers on the ground had received orders ‘from on high’. According to Jack: “They made a bit of small talk, had a bit of a banter. I think they were just maybe following orders, just doing the job. But, you know, where have we heard that before? I think it leads to very dangerous outcomes when you’re just blindly following orders and not questioning why you’re actually doing this to people like us.” Saule and Jack were interviewed by a Police Constable, not a Detective. He watched the CCTV footage of the protest for the first time during the interview itself. After turning off the tapes he reportedly admitted: “I’m not actually sure what they’ve arrested you for there. I can’t see a point there where you’ve actually done anything wrong.” Animal testing sites aren’t ‘Key National Infrastructure’ This whole debacle occurred because the government amended the Public Order Act to classify animal testing sites as ‘Key National Infrastructure’. We asked Saule and Jack what they thought of the proposition that MBR Acres was key infrastructure. Saule replied: “It doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. They labeled it as Key National Infrastructure on the basis of pandemic preparedness, but then what actually increases the risk of a pandemic happening is things like factory farming and the wildlife trade. And who’s funding that? The government.” Jack argued that ‘Key National Infrastructure’ should refer to “motorways, airports, things that are essential for the running of the country“, whereas “Life Sciences, animal testing. If that didn’t exist, the country wouldn’t grind to a halt, the economy wouldn’t collapse. It doesn’t seem like it’s an essential thing in any sort of way“. Meanwhile, a victory for direct action When we carried out our interview with Jack and Saule, news had just come in that five of the people who carried out a daring rescue of 18 beagles from MBR Acres in December 2022 had been found not guilty of burglary by a jury at Peterborough Crown Court. The verdict marked the last of four trials resulting from the 2022 action, and the second acquittal for beagle rescuers at MBR. Other defendants have sadly been found guilty and, in some cases, given suspended prison sentences of up to 18 months. Saule said that the verdicts show that: “the public is on our side. I think also the comments on the videos of our arrests were really supportive too, the general consensus is that this is wrong. This shouldn’t be happening. There’s a lot of support and we just have to focus on that. The answer isn’t to give up. If anything its to keep going, keep fighting.” An image from Animal Rising’s rescue operation on 30 December 2022 Saule and Jack were arrested while other people on the protest weren’t. They told us that they felt they could have been targeted because they are active at the protests and in spreading news of the campaign on social media, which may have resulted in MBR security pressuring the police for their arrest. On a wider level, Jack said that he thought Cambridgeshire Police must be under a lot of pressure from MBR and now also the government to make use of the new Public Order powers. Jack told us that, despite the arrests, repression wouldn’t stop them from continuing campaigning. He said: “The police have tried to crush this movement a number of times in the past. If you look at the [Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty, or] SHAC campaign, for example. But no amount of legislation or police repression will stop this movement. We’re rooted in compassion and empathy for all sentient life, we’re not motivated by money. These corporations, are just motivated purely by greed and money, but we have something so much more. We’ll never give up. We’ll never stop fighting for the animals, ever.” Animal testing: an industry protected by state repression The moves to criminalise protest outside MBR Acres and other animal testing facilities is part of a long history of state repression aimed at shielding the animal testing industry from public dissent. The SHAC Campaign was a militant direct action campaign set up in 1999 aimed at closing down Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS - which was taken over by Labcorp in 2015), one of the world’s largest animal testing facilities and one of MBR’s customers. After a long campaign by SHAC nearly brought HLS to its knees, the UK government stepped in and facilitated the bailout of the company by the Bank of England. Repression against the movement was intense, with police following a strategy of “leadership decapitation” against the SHAC campaign. Thirteen people were eventually sentenced to almost 70 years in prison between them for conspiracy to blackmail HLS, in one of the biggest political crackdowns in recent UK history. Associated campaigns were also targeted with new legislation introduced by Tony Blair’s Labour government. These included people organising against Sequani, another company involved in animal testing. Sean Kirtley of the Sequani 6 was convicted and imprisoned in 2008 for ‘Conspiracy to interfere with the contractual relations of an animal research facility’ under section 145 of Labour’s Serious Organised Crime and Police Act’ (SOCPA 145). Kirtley, whose alleged conspiracy was the organisation of a protest campaign, later successfully appealed his conviction. To read more about the repression of the SHAC campaign check out this report from 2014 by research group Corporate Watch. Civil injunctions have also been a way for companies involved in animal testing to restrict protests outside their premises. Private companies are technically responsible for obtaining injunctions in the civil courts. However, in reality, police forces often provide information about campaigners to corporate lawyers to back up injunction claims. Injunctions have been used for decades to protect cruel testing by the likes of HLS (now Labcorp), Oxford University and many more. Many historic injunctions have restricted activities by ‘persons unknown‘, effectively binding any member of the public who protests outside the facilities. MBR Acres applied for an injunction after Camp Beagle was established in 2021. However, John Curtin of Camp Beagle fought against their case in the High Court and was successful in stripping away the most repressive aspects of the planned injunction. The court imposed a restriction on obstruction and trespass by named people, instead of the much wider order sought by MBR. The battle for freedom to protest continues outside the gates of MBR. Campaigners have recently released videos of private security guards attempting to ‘serve’ the injunction on protesters outside the gates of the facility. Literally throwing the documents in people’s faces. Stand with Camp Beagle According to Protect the Wild’s Rob Pownall: “It is deeply concerning that two peaceful activists were arrested simply for holding a sign. If even the police appear unsure what offence has been committed, it raises serious questions about how these new protest powers are being used. Peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic right, and laws that create confusion or arbitrary enforcement risk undermining that right.” At Protect the Wild, we stand with Camp Beagle in saying that the Labour government’s moves to restrict protest against the ‘Life Sciences’ industry on the one hand and promises to phase out animal testing on the other make no sense. Watch this space for news about Lawyers For Animals and Camp Beagle’s judicial review of the classification of animal testing sites as ‘Key National Infrastructure’. Sign Camp Beagle’s petition to ‘End testing on dogs and other animals for the development of products for human use’. Visit the camp. Check out some of the whistleblower footage from inside MBR Acres. Read about Animal Rising’s ‘Free the MBR Beagles’ campaign. Thanks to Saule, Jack, Camp Beagle and Animal Rising for the pictures used in this piece. A guest post by Tom Anderson Journalist for Protect the Wild Subscribe to Tom SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — GORDON RAMSEY COOKS A DELICACY THAT WAS A GANNET CHICK — REPULSIVE OR WHAT

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Gordon Ramsay cooked baby seabirds into a ‘delicacy’ and the footage is hard to stomach. What he discovered wasn’t cuisine - it was pure cruelty. DEVON DOCHERTY MAR 17 READ IN APP Footage has emerged showing celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay travelling to a remote Scottish island in search of a “rare” “delicacy”. But what he uncovered wasn’t cuisine - it was pure cruelty. In the four minute long clip, filmed as part of an episode of his series The F Word, Ramsay sets out for the Isle of Lewis in northwest Scotland to cook and eat young seabird chicks. The birds are killed during the Guga hunt, the UK’s last legal seabird hunt, where hundreds or thousands of Gannet chicks (known locally as Guga) are slaughtered every year as part of a cultural tradition. Yanked from their nests with a pole, the chicks - who are still too young to fly - are completely defenceless and unable to escape. They are killed by being beaten over the head with a rod. They are plucked, scorched and dismembered in full view of other birds, including their parents. This is the so-called “delicacy” Ramsay travelled hundreds of miles to partake in. Sign the petition A dying tradition Gordon carries himself with a familiar sense of entitlement throughout - making light of the process and quipping that this may be his “last chance” to eat Guga before the practice is ended. He calls the Gannets “notoriously greedy” - an interesting choice of words from someone pursuing one across land and sea for the sake of a novel culinary experience. But his comments betray a deeper truth; that the hunt’s days are numbered. The Guga hunt is only legal due to a narrow exemption in the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), allowing Gannets to be taken from the island of Sula Sgeir under licence from NatureScot - Scotland’s public Nature Agency. The licence is discretionary, and every year NatureScot actively signs off on the death of these innocent chicks for the sake of maintaining a cultural tradition. There is currently a petition to stop this year’s licence going ahead, and it’s close to reaching 40,000 signatures. Tell NatureScot: Stop the Guga hunt Gordon’s reaction also reveals something else: Guga isn’t needed. This isn’t about food security or survival. It is, quite simply, a delicacy. The Guga hunt is a practice once rooted in subsistence, but it is now continued for tradition’s sake alone. And as if to make matters worse, he finds the whole ordeal repulsive. Gordon recoils at the sight and smell of the chicks’ carcasses, treating it as some kind of challenge. It feels pointless, trivial, and deeply disrespectful - a total and utter waste of life. It only goes to show how unnecessary this hunt truly is, and how little respect there is for these incredible birds. A species at risk - and still being killed Scotland holds nearly half of the world’s Northern Gannet population, making it one of the most important countries on Earth for the survival of this species. But they are now under extreme threats from climate change, bird flu, and other human disturbances. Gannets are built for life at sea - not for slaughter. We should not be making a spectacle of their killing. We should be protecting them. Killing wildlife for a delicacy is unacceptable. Gannets shouldn’t be on the menu. Sign the petition Support us to help end the Guga hunt. Protect the Wild have been relentlessly campaigning to bring a permanent end to the Guga hunt. Over the last few months, we’ve helped bring this shady practice out of the shadows and into the spotlight. We've released hard-hitting animations, reaching millions, with more on the way. We’ve secured national media coverage, met with MSPs and other key decision-makers, and helped drive a surge in public awareness and opposition to the hunt. Support us We’ve commissioned polling that shows 69% of Scots with a view want the law changed to end the hunt, while 72% do not believe the hunt holds cultural importance. We’ve hired a full-time Scottish campaigner to drive this work forward on the ground, and supported wildlife photographer Rachel Bigsby’s government petition - now surpassing 100,000 signatures, making it the fourth most signed petition in Scottish history and the largest animal welfare petition Scotland has ever seen. At the same time, we’ve put sustained pressure on NatureScot not to grant this year’s licence - forcing this issue onto the desks of those with the power to bring it to an end. This is only the beginning, and we will not stop until the UK’s last seabird hunt is finally history. But we can't do that without your support. All of this has been made possible by ordinary people choosing to support our work - giving a few pounds a month to help drive real change. You can help power this work by donating a small monthly amount. Your support saves lives. Support Protect the Wild SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

WILD JUSTICE WIN IN COURT —DARTMOOR COMMONS HAVE BEEN MISMANAGED BY OVERGRAZING

Good morning! …and good news! Today we can finally bring you an update on our Dartmoor case – we won! Wild Justice wins High Court ruling that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged We're pleased to tell you that the High Court has ruled in our favour on our legal challenge about overgrazing on Dartmoor, in which we argued that ecologically valuable (and protected) areas of the National Park were being failed by the body responsible for looking after them. In July 2025 we attended the High Court in London, where our lawyers argued that the Dartmoor Commoners' Council (DCC) had failed in its statutory duty to properly manage grazing on Dartmoor commons. This morning the presiding judge, The Honourable Mr Justice Mould, has ruled that DCC has failed to carry out quantitative and qualitative assessment of stocking levels that the law requires. We had additional grounds, which the court rejected, but we only needed one of our grounds to succeed in order for us to win our case. We brought this challenge because the evidence has long pointed to overgrazing as a significant driver of ecological decline on Dartmoor. A government-commissioned review in 2023 found the commons to be "not in a good state", with many Sites of Special Scientific Interest in unfavourable condition. Despite this, DCC had taken no meaningful steps to assess or control livestock numbers, and the commons have continued to be nibbled and gnawed to the detriment of their precious habitats and species. Dartmoor commons cover more than two-thirds of Dartmoor National Park — around 36,000 hectares of open land. Under the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985, the DCC has both the authority to grant grazing rights to local landowners and a legal responsibility to protect the conservation of that land. Our case centred on the fact that DCC had not been fulfilling the second part of that obligation. This ruling doesn't fix Dartmoor overnight, but it does establish clearly that DCC must now do the work it should have been doing all along. That means undertaking qualitative and quantitative assessments of how many livestock the commons can sustainably support, and taking action when overgrazing becomes evident. We'll be keeping a close eye on how DCC responds and what steps it takes from here. Dartmoor is a remarkable landscape and it deserves to be managed in a way that gives nature a real chance to recover and thrive. You can read more about the High Court ruling in a press release on our website – please click here. In the meantime, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to our brilliant legal team who helped us take another case through the courts. Thank you Ricky Gama, Carol Day and Madeeha Akhtar at Leigh Day, David Wolfe KC at Matrix Chambers and Jake Thorold at 39 Essex Chambers. It’s a real privilege to be represented by these exceptional environmental lawyers. Thank you also to the locals who first brought this issue to our attention and whose crucial insight and expertise helped us to build the case. And a huge thank you to you, our supporters, whose donations allowed us to take on this legal challenge. Our work would simply not be possible without your backing, and this win is as much yours as it is ours. If you like who we are, what we stand for, and how we do it, please consider making a small donation to help cover our costs. There are various ways of doing this, e.g. by cheque, bank transfer, or PayPal – you can find the details on our website here. Thank you. That’s it for now – although more coming soon! Wild Justice (CEO: Bob Elliot. Directors: Chris Packham and Ruth Tingay). This is the 263rd Wild Justice newsletter. This email was sent to you because you subscribed to it through the Wild Justice website or through an e-action or a petition where you ticked a box. Thank you. We will only use your personal details to send you the Wild Justice newsletter. We will not give or sell your details to anyone else. You can unsubscribe at any time: there is an unsubscribe button at the foot of this email or you can reply to this email and ask us to remove you from the list (the former will happen immediately, the latter might take a few days). 124, City Road London Greater London EC1V 2NX UNITED KINGDOM Unsubscribe | Change Subscriber Options

FROM BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL — HOW THEY CAN HELP THE REDLISTED BIRDS

View email in browser Hi John, I often write to share updates on our work and how your support makes a difference. But there’s something we don’t talk about often enough: how do we know when birds are in trouble? That’s where our work on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species comes in. As the global authority for assessing all 11,185 bird species, we track extinction risk, spotlight those most at risk, guide conservation action, and show where efforts are working. Often called a “barometer of life,” the Red List is built on years of rigorous science and global expert review. Each species is assessed and assigned an IUCN threat category — from Least Concern to Critically Endangered, or, tragically, Extinct — so we know where action is needed most. It was a Red List warning that helped spark action for species like the European Turtle-dove, now seeing signs of recovery for western breeding populations, and the Hooded Grebe, whose future has been given hope through habitat protection in Patagonia. Even species like the Guadalupe Junco, once on the brink, show us that when science guides action, recovery is possible. The Red List gives us clarity in uncertain times, showing where birds are struggling and where change is still possible. If you’d like to be part of that hope, please donate today so we can act when and where it matters most. Warmest wishes, Mairianne Walker | BirdLife International Supporter Team Instagram Facebook YouTube Website You are receiving this email because you opted-in to hear from BirdLife International BirdLife International is a registered charity 1042125 Address: BirdLife International The David Attenborough Building Pembroke Street Cambridge CB2 3QZ UK For full details on how we collect, use and store your personal information see our Privacy Policy. update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Copyright © 2026, All rights reserved.

FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST — AN UPDATE ON COSTS AND REQUEST TO DONATE MORE

View this email in your browser Dear John Before I begin, if you’ve recently increased your membership, thank you so much. Your additional support truly means a great deal, and please forgive us if this email crossed with your update. You should by now have received your Wild Cornwall magazine together with a letter from me. In that letter, I shared just how much your support is achieving across our nature reserves — from restored wetlands and newly planted woodlands to wildflower meadows returning — and through our wider conservation work, including seagrass restoration in the Fal estuary. Every acre protected and every habitat improved is possible because of members like you. I also explained the growing challenge we’re facing — one felt most urgently by wildlife. Rising costs and inflation mean caring for our reserves is becoming more expensive. Even so, we recently took on 53 acres at Bartinney and 97 acres at Helman Tor, because expanding these sites is essential for Cornwall’s wildlife and natural beauty to recover. This has increased our annual costs by £27,663, and it now takes £10.80 per month to care for each vital acre of our nature reserves. Essential work — from habitat restoration and grazing management to marine monitoring and repairing storm damage — depends on steady membership support. So, I’m getting in touch to gently follow up on my letter. You already give £3.50 each month, and your generosity means so much. If you feel able to increase your membership today, even by a small amount, it would make an even bigger difference for Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places. Your additional support would help meet rising costs across our nature reserves and continue the vital conservation work happening every day across Cornwall. Updating your gift is quick and easy. Simply reply to this email with your new amount or click below to adjust it online: Increase my membership gift We’re especially grateful you continued your membership after recent rate changes—thank you. If it feels manageable, an optional increase could help strengthen the work you make possible for wildlife and habitats across Cornwall. Thank you for reading and for everything you do for Cornwall’s wildlife. Whatever you decide, please know how deeply grateful we are. Because of you, Cornwall’s wild places have a brighter future. With warmest thanks, Callum Deveney Director of Nature Recovery Cornwall Wildlife Trust P.S. If all our members gave just £1 more a month, we could plant 23 new acres of woodland this year. That’s space to shelter birds, bats, and countless other creatures while capturing carbon for the climate. Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2026 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.

FROM AMY AT MARINE CONSERVATON — FAMILY LOVE IS ALWAYS A MUST

Four great marine animal mothers View in browser A sea otter mother lies on her back in water with her pup lying asleep on her chest Credit: Erik Ihlenfeld Hi John, As Mother’s Day approaches, I wanted to shine a light on four underwater mothers and their own unique parenting styles. Let's start off with the adorable sea otter who, as you can see in the image above, will swim on her back to carry her pup for the first few months of its life until the pup can swim on its own. It really makes me smile – it's how my baby daughter currently sleeps on me at night; all of the cuddles! A bottlenose dolphin is swimming through blue water It takes a village to raise children – and the same is true for most dolphins who live in pods of up to 15, working together to raise their young, protect themselves from predators and catch food together. Strength in numbers is true for the deep sea octopus too, with thousands captured on camera in Planet Earth III gathering together to look after their brood of eggs. And it wouldn't be a wildlife-themed email without a mention of puffins. These wonderful birds work together as a team to raise their young – and as well as being super cute, their young have an adorable name: pufflings! Learn more about marine mothers Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week, I'll be in touch soon with some exciting news... Amy Digital Channels Manager Marine Conservation Society Rockstar Mother's Day gifts A white tshirt with an illustration of a turtle playing the drums In case you missed it, we've launched an amazing new rock band collection in our shop. Featuring iconic marine species such as a shark, turtle and crab, the new designs are an expansion of our incredibly popular rocktopus collection. So if you're looking for a perfect gift for your rockstar Mum, here's your sign! Show her that she's shredding it at motherhood and say a big ‘shell yeah’! Much better than flowers again, right? Shop the new collection Donate Our shop Contact us Unsubscribe The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Marine Conservation Society | Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 2550966 Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 1004005 | Scotland No. SC037480 VAT No. 321 4912 32 Registered Office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7US. Scottish Office: CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG.