Environment

Who actually owns the land in England – and why is it important? Find out the history of land ownership in England.

Conservationists are enhancing 250 hectares of heathland – an area roughly the size of 350 football pitches.

The Western Forest – the UK's first national forest for 30 years – will cover up to 50,000 hectares, stretching from the Cotswolds to the Mendips.

Ever thought why seawater is so salty? We explain

A mass die-off of over one million salmon at a Scottish fish farm last year had many questioning the health of the industry. James Fair asks what the future holds for both fish farmers and consumers.

This evening, famous buildings up and down the country will turn off their lights for Earth Hour 2025 – and you can take part by looking out for nocturnal wildlife, explains Dr Benedict Dempsey from WWF.

There are now more than 1,200 pairs of goshawks in the UK. As their slow recovery continues, could we see this majestic bird of prey nesting in city parks, as they do in other European countries?

Three quarters of a million pieces of litter were discovered and collected by the Marine Conservation Society in 2024 – an increase of nearly 10% compared to 2023.

The seeds have been sown in Devon and Cornwall by high-tech drones in a new initiative by the Woodland Trust.

A think tank has proposed a walking trail in the East of England – but experts say that local footpaths need to be prioritised.

The first legal release of beavers in England has taken place at a super nature reserve.

Many people use the terms interchangeably, but there’s a critical difference between a sea and an ocean

The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s largest ever donation allows the charity to restore wildlife and habitats on the site, helping to tackle the nature and climate crises.

We're a nation obsessed by the weather – and with good reason. But have you ever wondered where the wettest place in the UK is?

The drone flew 110 metres above the beach so as not to disturb its subjects.

The Eurasian beaver is set to return to our waterways after centuries of absence, following a government decision to allow wild releases under licence.

Owners of rural businesses are calling for the government's long-awaited rural crime strategy to help protect them from organised gangs who target under-policed areas.

British streams and rivers are vital habitats, hosting mammals, invertebrates, birds and amphibians. But what's the difference between them?

Researchers recorded nearly three times as many birds on solar farms managed with wildlife in mind as they did on adjacent arable land.

The sinkhole appeared on Godstone High Street on Monday evening, forcing the evacuation of around 30 homes.

Marine researchers have observed seagrass flowering at a lab in Plymouth for the first time – they say understanding how the plants flower in closed conditions could help future restoration efforts.

The bridge has been designed to be a 'commuting corridor' for wildlife, as part of improving environmental outcomes along the UK's roads

The wild boar were found in the same area where lynx were illegally released last month.