FROM WILD JUSTICE — THE NEWSLETTER IS FULL OF INFORMATION & WORTH A READ

Good morning! In today's newsletter; a new look for our website, a campaign to stop a Sitka plantation, a petition to help save local wildlife, an interesting podcast, and a consultation on a trail hunting ban. A new look for Wild Justice! When Wild Justice started in 2019, one of the first tasks on our list was to create a website. This website became a place lots of you will have visited, hopefully to read our blog, updates on our cases, and when possible, donate to support our work. But you might have noticed it was starting to look a little old-fashioned (times change) and was becoming a bit clunky and creaky. We’re pleased to tell you that if you head to wildjustice.org.uk today, you’ll see a brand new website. All of our old blogs and news articles are still there, sorted by category and date (and searchable), everything just looks a bit slicker (we think, at least). You’ll notice there are some new pages covering various subjects on which Wild Justice campaigns. Here we will provide some background information on a range of issues, from driven grouse shooting to Badger culling. We’ll also lay out our stance on different topics, and link this to the work Wild Justice carries out. Watch this space – we’ll be adding more content in the coming weeks and months! The website is a work in progress, so we'll also be updating our donations page and other content there soon. Please bear with us as we iron out any remaining creases! Heads up on a crowd-funder – save a wildlife-rich part of Scotland from Sitka Spruce plantation: We like seeing other groups and campaigns taking the fight for wildlife to the courts, and we’ve been impressed at how well this challenge by Restore Nature Ltd is going in Scotland. The group are campaigning to protect an area called Todrig, which is at risk of becoming yet another Sitka Spruce plantation. Mature Sitka Spruce plantation Photo: A mature forestry plantation in Scotland They’ve already had some success, recently managing to get one decision by Scottish Forestry (SF) legally cancelled. SF had decided the site didn’t need an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); it was suspiciously ‘screened out’ months before the public had any chance for input into plans for the area. The cancellation of this decision is good news, however Restore Nature Ltd still need more funds to see this through to the bitter end, and ensure that a comprehensive EIA takes place. This is a small group standing up against the deep pockets of a government quango, spurred on by hedge fund backers. It looks like a tenacious fight worth supporting if you are interested in the preservation of remote wild landscapes. Please donate to support their crowd-funder - click here. A petition for you to sign, to help wildlife including toads Basingstoke, in Hampshire, is facing a threat to its biodiversity that mirrors what many of us are witnessing across England. You might not think of Basingstoke as a wildlife stronghold, but the town and its surrounding countryside supports a remarkable range of species and habitats. Ancient woodlands, chalk streams, populations of Hazel Dormouse and Great Crested Newt, and nationally significant migrations of Common Toads all exist within and around the borough. Photo of Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin at a Toad patrol held by Natural Basingstoke Photo: Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin at a Toad patrol held by Natural Basingstoke This biodiversity is now under serious pressure from a government-imposed requirement for 17,000 new homes over the next five years - development that, if poorly located, could cause irreversible damage to these habitats. The timing of this pressure coincides with a critical moment in local planning. Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is currently drafting a new Local Plan, and there is a genuine opportunity to influence its content before it is finalised. Natural Basingstoke, a local conservation charity supported by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, has produced a detailed proposal centered on Cufaude Lane that would establish a nature reserve and Green Corridor, offering a practical framework for protecting the northern fringe of the town from the worst impacts of urban expansion. To gather support for these proposals, Natural Basingstoke have started a petition. It calls for the Council to adopt stronger environmental protections within the Local Plan, including robust biodiversity net gain requirements and the integration of Hampshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy into planning policy. The decisions made in the coming months will determine what remains of Basingstoke's natural environment for the long term. This petition is one way to ensure that wildlife interests are given proper weight in that process – please take the time to sign it by clicking here. Something for you to listen to: The world of planning can be technical and somewhat dry-sounding, but it is undoubtedly very important when it comes to outcomes for wildlife. We’d like to point you to a recent episode of this podcast – ‘Have we got planning news for you?’ – in which Wild Justice gets at least two shout outs. In it, barristers from the planning world interview Richard Benwell, Chief Executive at Wildlife & Countryside Link. You can listen to it by clicking here. Take part in a public consultation on how to implement a ban on so-called trail hunting Last week the UK Government announced a public consultation on how to implement a ban on so-called trail hunting - see here. Trail hunting is supposed to be a substitute for Fox hunting (which was banned under the Hunting Act 2004 by the previous Labour government) where hounds follow an artificial scent trail laid by humans. However, there has been significant evidence that trail hunting has been used by many hunts to conceal or provide plausible deniability for Fox hunting, leading to Labour’s election manifesto commitment to ban it. We welcome this consultation, which is open until 18 June 2026, and we’d encourage you to participate. Our friends at the League Against Cruel Sports, one of many organisations who have campaigned on this issue for years, have produced a helpful question-by-question guide for those wanting to take part - click here to respond. Coming on Monday – consultation guidance for Woodcock and more! Last week we told you about another new consultation from the government, which includes proposals for modifying the shooting seasons for several species of bird, including Woodcock. We’ve spent the last week formulating our own response, on a species-by-species basis, as well as pulling together some guidance to help you respond to the consultation yourselves. We’ll be sending this out on Monday, so please keep an eye out, and set aside some time to respond if you can. Thank you! This is the 265th 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

BIRDLIFE — SAVE THE BIG DAY ON APRIL 9TH

View email in browser Dear John, This May, billions of birds will travel across mountains, deserts and oceans, following the remarkable routes we know as Flyways - superhighways in the sky. To mark World Migratory Bird Day and Global Big Day on the 9th of May, we’re planning a series of guided bird walks around the world. It’s a chance to celebrate migration, connect with nature, and be part of a truly global moment for birds. We'll be hosting guided bird walks in: New York City - Central Park London - WWT London Wetland Centre Singapore - The Dairy Farm Washington, DC - Rock Creek Park Cambridge - RSPB Fowlmere We’re sharing this Save the Date so you can let us know if you’d like to take part, or feel inspired to set up your own walk wherever you are. You can also make your birding count by joining our Race to Save Birds Challenge — a fun, friendly way to raise vital funds for bird conservation while doing what you love. We hope to see you there! Yours sincerely, E.J. McAdams Chief Development Officer BirdLife International Image credits: Birdwatching Central Park © Kellye Rosenheim. Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), Sweden © Lars Petersson. Common Redshanks Singapore © Desmond Lee. Global Big Day Rock Creek Park © 2025 Rhett Nuenighoff. Global Bird Weekend May Fen Drayton © 2025 Julia Migne. Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Website You are receiving this email because you opted-in to hear from Friends of BirdLife International Friends of BirdLife International, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 30-0265343 462 West 42nd Street #2503, New York, NY 10036 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.

IT’S NO MO MAY — THERE IS A GOOD REASON FOR IT — JUST DONT\’T CUT THE GRASS FOR BUGS AND SO ON

No Mow May 2026 View this email in your browser Donate Join Shop Hi John, Did you know that Plantlife founded the whole No Mow May Movement 8 years ago? Over that time the movement has grown, blossomed and bloomed into what it is today - thousands of people, all over the world, coming together to let it grow for nature! Whether you're taking part in No Mow May for the first time this year, or you're a true lawn mower holiday activist - we are so grateful for every one of our No Mow Heroes. This year, to give everyone the chance to find out more about the movement, we're hosting a FREE online talk and you're invited! Join the party This webinar will be your chance to hear from us, the founders of No Mow May, about the best ways to help nature from your garden or green space. You'll hear from our Specialist Botanical Advisor, Sarah Shuttleworth, who also happens to be one of our best No Mow Heroes! Sarah is an experienced field botanist with over 17 years of experience. She is passionate about teaching botany, using creative ways to engage and inspire wildflower enthusiasts. So come along and join us and Sarah to find out more about the No Mow May Movement, how you can take part and how it benefits nature – and you! Plus learn how No Mow May can work in gardens and other spaces, as well as the international reach of the campaign. Don't miss out - book your spot today There's limited spaces available for this webinar, so make sure you book today so you don't miss out. We can't wait to meet you! 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.

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — DO WELL NOWN NAMES HELP IN THE FIGHT FOR WILDLIFE

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Watch our powerful new animation to end the Guga hunt Actor Brian Cox narrates harrowing new film calling for an end to the Guga hunt in Scotland. DEVON DOCHERTY APR 2 READ IN APP Our latest animation, narrated by Scottish actor Brian Cox, is out NOW! It’s hard to watch. But you need to see it. And we need this to go viral. In just 40 seconds, a life begins - and ends. A chick safe in their nest. A bright future ahead. Then - gone. An empty space. A parent bird calling out. No answer. A life taken before it ever began. All for the sake of human greed. SIGN THE PETITION TO END THE GUGA HUNT This new animation shifts focus - shining a light on NatureScot, the agency responsible for allowing this horrorshow to continue. Every year, they give out licences for the Guga hunt to go ahead. A hunt that slaughters hundreds or thousands of chicks every year. A hunt that happens far out at sea, where nobody can see. The Guga hunt has been allowed to continue for so long because it’s stayed hidden - out of sight, unchallenged. Most people still have no idea it’s happening. That’s why this film needs to go viral. 👉 Watch the film. 👉 Sign the petition. If you’re on Instagram, please drop us a follow and share the animation far and wide. Support Protect the Wild with a small monthly donation We only ask for a few pounds a month because our strength isn’t big donors or hidden backers. It’s thousands of ordinary people chipping in small amounts. Together, that becomes unstoppable. Your support powers everything we do to defend British wildlife: undercover investigations, hard-hitting animations, fearless journalism, detailed reports, equipment and mental health support for activists, protests, and pressure campaigns that hold the powerful to account. Our goal is 200 new monthly supporters. We’re currently at 29 just 2 days in! 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

FROM FRIENDS OF THE EARTH — SUSTAINABLE FORESTS IN DANGER

View in browser Dear John, Last week I revealed the dark truth. So-called sustainable timber is causing the destruction of precious rainforests. It’s threatening critically endangered wildlife. And it’s forcing Indigenous communities from their lands. Thousands have already written to the UK government demanding an urgent investigation. And a new law cleaning up UK supply chains. Will you join them? I'LL SIGN THE PETITION For more info, my previous email is below. Thanks, Nick, Campaigner, Friends of the Earth We've just uncovered the grim truth behind so-called "sustainable" timber [1]. The destruction of critically-endangered tiger habitats? Indigenous communities forced from their lands? These are no barrier to Malaysian timber receiving "sustainability" certification. Timber that could be finding its way into UK retailers. And even your home. The system is broken. The UK government must intervene. So please demand an urgent investigation today. And action to clean up UK companies’ global supply chains. I'LL SIGN THE PETITION The UK is a key importer of Malaysian timber, where the local certification claims it’s “responsibly sourced”. But the truth is grim: our investigation shows ongoing forest destruction. Destruction that pollutes rivers and makes flooding worse. Destruction that threatens endangered species and biodiversity. All in the name of profit. The government must urgently investigate imports of Malaysian timber. And it must stop the UK playing a part in environmental and human rights abuses, wherever companies operate or source from. Please sign our petition and demand the government investigates Malaysian timber, now. And demand a new law to make sure UK companies aren’t linked to forest destruction, environmental harms or human rights abuses in their supply chains. I'LL SIGN THE PETITION Thanks for your support, Nick, Campaigner, Friends of the Earth Notes: [1] Sustainable wood? How Malaysia's tainted timber could be reaching the UK, Friends of the Earth About us Supporter promise Privacy policy Contact us DONATE This email was sent to spanishjohnedwards@gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails? Unsubscribe from this list We send communications to our supporters who have opted in to receive emails from us. Friends of the Earth Limited. Reg. No. 01012357. Incorporated in England and Wales. Registered office: Friends of the Earth The Printworks 139 Clapham Road London, SW9 0HP United Kingdom Copyright © Friends of the Earth Limited

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — GOVERNMENT IN CONSULTATION TO BAN HUNTING

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more We are WINNING for animals. And we’re not slowing down. ROB POWNALL MAR 31 READ IN APP Over the past few weeks, something has shifted. After years of relentless work, pressure, and persistence… we are starting to see real progress for animals. The UK Government is now formally consulting on the future of hunting, with the promise of it being ended for good. We’ve been in the room with DEFRA and heard directly that the badger cull is coming to an end. These are not small moments. They are the result of years of campaigning, public pressure, and people like you refusing to stay silent. It’s easy to focus on what’s still wrong. There is still one badger cull licence in place. Illegal hunting continues. Animals are still suffering every day. But it’s just as important to recognise this truth: we are making progress. We are being heard. And we are helping to change things. In just the past few weeks alone, we’ve helped stop culls, seen bird netting removed, and saved animals who would otherwise have died. Often, the impact of our work is invisible. But it is real. Lives are being saved. These emails are being sent out to almost 200,000 people. That’s roughly 1 in every 300 people in the UK. And when we ask for action, thousands of you respond within hours. That is power. We are driving change. We are exposing cruelty to millions. We are turning public awareness into action. And we’re only just getting started. In the coming months, we will: Launch a national campaign to end bird netting Take on the pest control industry and expose the suffering it causes Build a mass movement to challenge and ultimately bring down the bird shooting industry All of this is possible because of you. At the same time, we never lose sight of why this matters. The scale of suffering inflicted on animals is immense. It can feel overwhelming. There are moments where it would be easier not to care. But caring is the point. To care is to recognise what is happening around us, both the good and the bad, and to choose to act anyway. That is what makes change possible. And right now, change is happening. This is the first time in years where it truly feels like we are shifting things for animals. That we are not just fighting, but winning. Thank you for being part of this incredible movement, stay with us because together we will continue to WIN. Onwards and upwards :) Rob HELP US KEEP WINNING FOR WILDLIFE This year is about building something durable and effective. About applying pressure that is relentless and impossible to ignore. Become a monthly supporter Our goal is simple. 10,000 monthly supporters. We’re currently sitting on just over 7,500. Not for the sake of a number, but because it changes what is possible. It means year-round undercover investigations, more powerful media, and the capacity to focus on winning rather than just surviving. This is not about big donations. If thousands of people give just £2 or £3 a month, it becomes real power. If you already support Protect the Wild monthly, thank you. You are the reason this organisation exists. If you do not, this is your invitation to step in and be part of what comes next. We are not here to soften language or play politics. We are here to call out cruelty wherever it hides and build the pressure needed to end it. Thank you for standing with 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 PROTECT THE WILD — DON’T SILENCE US — PETITION TO CHANGE THE LAW

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Today is vital for Protect the Wild ROB POWNALL MAR 31 READ IN APP These £1 donation days are vital to keeping Protect the Wild moving forward. We are not funded by corporations and we do not rely on large grants. Everything we do is made possible by ordinary people choosing to give small amounts because they care. Every single pound has a real impact. It keeps our investigations going, strengthens our campaigns, and helps us continue the fight for British wildlife. Donate to Protect the Wild March has been one of the most impactful months we’ve ever had, and it started with something I am incredibly proud of. At the beginning of the month, I became a trustee of a brand new charity, Lawyers for Animals (Charity No. 1215659). I have spent months helping to establish it, and it represents one of the most exciting developments in animal protection in years. It is a legal force focused on enforcing animal welfare laws and holding those in power to account. They have not wasted any time. One of their very first actions has been to submit a judicial review against the Government’s changes to the Public Order Act. This is a serious and strategic challenge that could have huge implications for the right to protest and speak out for animals. This is exactly the kind of action we need right now. We have been covering this closely and have interviewed some of the first people arrested under these new laws to make sure their stories are heard and understood. At the same time, we have continued to push for change on the ground, turning pressure into real outcomes. After thousands of you took action, the Mercure Hotel in Nottingham confirmed they will remove cruel bird netting following shocking footage of birds trapped inside. This was a direct result of public pressure and people refusing to stay silent. Donate to Protect the Wild We then travelled to the Scottish Parliament to protest the ongoing Guga hunt. The very next day, after coverage in four national newspapers, we attended the Petitions Committee meeting where it was confirmed that the petition to end the hunt will remain open. That decision matters and it keeps the pressure firmly on. And the momentum is continuing to build. The petition calling on NatureScot to stop granting licences for the hunt is now approaching 50,000 signatures. Back in England, your rapid action stopped not one but two pigeon culls. On the left, one of the pigeons saved from being killed! :) :) First in Woolwich, where over 10,000 of you signed our petition and forced the cull to be cancelled. Then again in Bath at Green Park Station, where public pressure and incredible on-the-ground work from Bath Swan Rescue stopped another planned cull. Their response says everything about what this community is capable of: “Over £400 worth of wish list items arrived yesterday. Usually we get a purchase once in a blue moon and we were in tears. The support has been utterly overwhelming. We have been so moved by the sheer number of supplies arriving and the number of animals it’s going to allow us to support. You are a fantastic community and we are so grateful.” Donate to Protect the Wild And to end the month, we sat down with Defra Minister Angela Eagle alongside other groups, where we heard the news that this Government will not be continuing the badger cull. This is a major moment and it shows that sustained pressure works. All of this has happened while our message continues to grow at pace. In the past month alone, our content has been viewed over 10 million times, and 2,952 new people have joined us here on Substack. And today, we are asking for something simple. On the first of each month, we run a £1 fundraising day because when thousands of people give a small amount, it powers everything you have just read. In 2025 alone, these £1 donation days raised over £25,000. So if you can, please give just £1 today. Donate to Protect the Wild Because this is what your support achieves. Real campaigns. Real pressure. Real wins for animals. Thank you for being part of this. Rob SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing