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The Link Blog is a space for members, and others, to express their views about the natural environment.


It includes our year plan and Agriculture Bill series, as well as our Blueprint for Water focused blogs.

If you would like to contribute a blog, please contact Emily MacAulay

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Enjoy marine wildlife from a distance this summer

Published on: 13 August 2026

Seeing a whale, dolphin, porpoise or seal around the UK coast is an unforgettable experience, but how do we do this safely without disturbing these marine animals? Lucy Babey, Chair of the Marine Mammals Group and Director of Programmes at ORCA, tells us how to safely enjoy spotting marine animals this summer.

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From source to sea: fix the system to protect the whole water environment

Published on: 29 July 2026

Sam Tasker, Policy Officer at Freshwater Habitats Trust and Rachel Wyatt from the Marine Conservation Society say we can’t restore England’s waters without monitoring and protecting the whole water environment – from source to sea.

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Helping wildlife in hot weather

Published on: 29 July 2026

As temperatures soar, wildlife is facing one of its toughest challenges. Food and water become scarce, habitats dry out, and many animals struggle to cope. Find out how you can help wildlife during hot weather.

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From policy to practice: making the enrichment entitlement deliver for nature and every child

Published on: 22 July 2026

Suzanne Welch, Education Partnerships Manager at the RSPB, discusses the new Government commitment to an enrichment entitlement for children.

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Reflections on 20 Years of Animal Welfare Campaigning: Progress Across the Sector and the Road Ahead

Published on: 13 July 2026

Marking FOUR PAWS UK’s 20th anniversary, Emily Wilson, Head of Programmes, examines the policy achievements driven by animal welfare campaigning and sets out what more the UK Government must do next to improve the lives of animals.

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Planning for Nature: the curse of the Big Idea

Published on: 8 July 2026

Simon Marsh MBE MRTPI, currently Planning and Policy Manager for the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, discusses his new book: Planning for nature: fighting to defend special places for wildlife

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A political opening for Nature’s rights — and why civil society should act now

Published on: 2 July 2026

By Mumta Ito, Founder of Nature’s Rights and author of the UK Nature’s Rights Bill

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Invasive Species: Why is Rhododendron a Problem?

Published on: 24 June 2026

Rhododendron ponticum might just look like a pretty pink flower you can spot in a garden or on a walk, but there’s so much more to the story. Did you know it’s an invasive non-native species destroying native wildlife and temperate rainforests? Erin Shott, Rainforest Advocacy Officer at Plantlife explains.

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Flea treatment poisoned landscapes – fixing the regulatory failure

Published on: 20 May 2026

In an independent blog written by Matt Shardlow, ecological expert and environmental consultant, he reviews how best to protect both our beloved pets, but also the environment which continues to be damaged by flea treatments

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Clean Water Can’t Wait

Published on: 12 May 2026

With the King's Speech looming, Wildlife and Countryside Link calls for Clean Water Now.

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