Press releases

Press releases

Media enquiries can be sent to media@wcl.org.uk

Press releases are one channel for our members to raise awareness of joint sector issues. The latest press releases can be read here.

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Huge nature access gap must be bridged to meet Government's 15-minute nature promise

Published on: 2 May 2023

A new report, ‘Mapping access to nature in England’ outlines the huge scale of the challenge for the Westminster Government in meeting its recent promise for every household to be within 15 minutes’ walk of nature.

Legal targets on sewage welcomed, but urgent need remains for action on all sources of pollution

Published on: 25 April 2023

Wildlife and Countryside Link welcomed today’s announcement that targets to cut sewage pollution will be made legally binding, but also warned that the target must be stronger than that set in the Storm Overflows Reduction Plan

"Only a well-focused, well-resourced and far-reaching plan will turn the tide for nature" - Link reacts to the Plan for Water

Published on: 4 April 2023

"Only a well-focused, well-resourced and far-reaching plan will turn the tide for nature" - Link reacts to the Plan for Water

Gaps may be left in toxic forever chemical regulation reforms warn nature experts

Published on: 4 April 2023

Gaps may be left in toxic forever chemical regulation reforms warn nature experts

Gold standard of ocean protection must not be tarnished by loss of pilot sites

Published on: 28 February 2023

Gold standard of ocean protection must not be tarnished by loss of pilot sites

UK falling behind in the fight against toxic ‘forever chemical’ cocktail in our rivers

Published on: 28 February 2023

UK falling behind in the fight against toxic ‘forever chemical’ cocktail in our rivers

Young Londoners encouraged to apply to get paid to protect the planet

Published on: 6 February 2023

Young Londoners encouraged to apply to get paid to protect the planet

New Green Infrastructure Framework is an opportunity to brighten millions of lives

Published on: 1 February 2023

With one in three people – around 9.4 million households - lacking easy access to nature (and the huge health and wellbeing benefits that come from it) Wildlife and Countryside Link has warmly welcomed new Green infrastructure Standards from Natural England today.

“New species funding must be more than a flash in the pan” – Wildlife and Countryside Link reacts to Environment Improvement Plan

Published on: 31 January 2023

Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife and Countryside Link, reacts to the launch of the Government's Environment Improvement Plan

"Defra must be far braver and more generous in supporting regenerative agriculture with a whole farm approach" - Link reacts to publication of new environment targets

Published on: 26 January 2023

Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife and Countryside Link, reacts to the announcement on the roll out of actions to support nature-friendly farming

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