Creating More Space for Nature in Luton
What if the green spaces we pass every day could become thriving homes for wildlife—and more inviting places for people too? This summer, we have been exploring sites across Luton to discover…
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Jamie's Reserves Diary - April 27th to May 1st
A weekly roundup of being a Bedfordshire Reserves Officer, with volunteer tasks and why we do what we do.
A wet weekend is not enough for our rivers
We may have had showers in the past few days, and it looks like being a wet weekend, but our rivers are still suffering from a very dry year.
Assessing wildlife sites in Luton
A spring and summer 2025 update from the Wider Countryside team in Bedfordshire
Truth, lies and liars?
Wildlife Trust BCN CEO Brian Eversham reflects on the recent controversy surrounding rivers, planning and environmental standards.
A Celebration of Wildlife - new publication
Find out about this exciting new publication, letting people know why our area is so important for wildlife and conservation.
Celebrating wetlands - where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Nature: How much is enough?
Our CEO Brian Eversham breaks down the Wildlife Trusts latest national campaign and outlines what 30 by 30 means for us.
Development, planning and growth pressures on wildlife - where we stand
Brian Eversham, Chief Exec of the Wildlife Trust BCN, outlines our stance on the Ox-Cam Arc, and sets out the principles by which this, and any other development, should abide if we are to solve…
Rotary ditcher update - Water and wildlife has started moving in
The features dug by the rotary ditcher in the Nene Valley last summer have been filling up with water and attracting wildlife. Helena gives us an update.