FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST — CORNWALL COUNCIL WANT TO USE GLYPHOSATE ON ROAD SIDES

View this email in your browser pavement plants on a Cornish street - mexican fleabane which is great for pollinators Hello John, We’re writing to update you on recent proposals by Cornwall Council to reintroduce the use of glyphosate‑based weedkillers on ‘urban highways’ - and to explain what Cornwall Wildlife Trust is doing about this. Town and Parish Councils across Cornwall have been notified that glyphosate spraying may resume on roads and pavements unless they formally opt out. Councils received this notification at very short notice and are being asked to make decisions with significant environmental, financial, and governance implications under very tight timescales. What Cornwall Wildlife Trust is doing We have significant concerns about the potential impact to wildlife from this move, amidst mounting evidence that glyphosate can be harmful, particularly to invertebrates and freshwater species. We have: Written formally to Cornwall Council asking that the planned reintroduction of glyphosate on urban highways be delayed Asked that the timescales for Town and Parish Councils to decide on their approach be extended, allowing for proper local consultation and engagement Raised concerns about the potential impacts on biodiversity and the apparent conflict with the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Nature Recovery Strategy What you can do If you’re concerned about this issue there are constructive ways to show your support locally: Attend your local Town or Parish Council meeting. This is an opportunity to express your concern about the rushed timetable and the importance of protecting health, nature and local environments. Find more info about your local council here. Sign a petition. There are two key petitions active in Cornwall and you can find links to both via our website. Further information We’ve shared more detail on our website, including more information on what glyphosate is and why there are concerns, alongside a ‘Glyphosate Myth Buster’ produced by Pesticide Action Network UK, which addresses some of the most common questions and concerns. We’ll continue to keep you, our members, updated as this develops. Thank you, as always, for standing up for Cornwall’s wildlife and helping us create a Cornwall where nature thrives. More information 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.