Wednesday, 15 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Environment > Nature ‘needs £3 billion climate support’
Environment

Nature ‘needs £3 billion climate support’

Last updated: August 25, 2024 8:34 pm
Share
Nature ‘needs £3 billion climate support’
SHARE

Drought poses biggest threat to UK nature reserves, report warns

A recent report from The Wildlife Trusts has highlighted drought as the biggest threat to important sites for nature across the UK as the climate continues to change. The report also points to pollution, invasive species, and habitat fragmentation as key risks to wildlife in various habitats such as woods, peatlands, wetlands, coastal areas, and grasslands.

Experts from Wildlife Trusts predict that over the next 30 years, drought will continue to be the primary threat to their reserves, with other climate-driven risks like heatwaves and wildfires also causing significant concern.

Adaptation and Government Action

The network of local wildlife charities, which collectively manage 2,600 reserves totaling nearly 100,000 hectares, are already taking steps to adapt to climate threats across the habitats they oversee. However, they are urging the UK Government to invest at least £3 billion annually to help nature adapt and implement nature-based solutions to climate change.

This includes restoring the UK’s temperate rainforest, natural flood defenses, and supporting nature-friendly farming programs. The Wildlife Trusts are also calling for the government to prioritize policies that were delayed in the previous administration, such as banning peat use in horticulture, issuing licenses for wild beaver releases, and enhancing regulations for pollution control in rivers.

Furthermore, the government is being urged to maintain the ban on sandeel fishing in the North Sea, a crucial measure for protecting marine wildlife that depend on the fish.

Current Challenges and Future Risks

According to the survey conducted by The Wildlife Trusts, conservationists working across the network identified drought as the primary current threat to wildlife, with 90% reporting negative impacts on nature. Pollution, invasive species, and habitat fragmentation were also significant concerns.

See also  Medicare could save $3.6 billion without risk to older adults, study suggests

Looking ahead, experts believe that drought will remain the leading threat to reserves over the next three decades, followed by climate-driven heatwaves and wildfires. The report emphasizes the need for urgent attention to drought planning, as it is often overshadowed by flooding when discussing climate impacts.

With record-breaking heat levels globally and extreme weather events in the UK, the conservation efforts and government action are crucial to safeguarding the diverse wildlife habitats and species across the country.

TAGGED:billionClimateNaturesupport
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Neolithic engineers used scientific knowledge to build huge megalith Neolithic engineers used scientific knowledge to build huge megalith
Next Article Mpox: How deadly is the virus and what treatments are available? Mpox: How deadly is the virus and what treatments are available?
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Better EV Stock: Ford vs. Tesla

The comparison between Ford (NYSE: F) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is crucial in understanding the…

June 21, 2025

Sam Altman: OpenAI has been on the ‘wrong side of history’ concerning open source

OpenAI Addresses Questions in Reddit AMA Following Product Releases After a day of product releases,…

January 31, 2025

Natasha Zinko Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

The Rebellious Spirit of Natasha Zinko's Spring 2026 CollectionThere is a common stereotype that portrays…

September 19, 2025

FIFA president, over two dozen world leaders attend peace summit in Egypt while Netanyahu skips it

Leaders, diplomats, and officials from at least 27 nations gathered in the Egyptian resort city…

October 13, 2025

World’s Dirtiest Divorces Exposed – From Princess Diana to Forgotten Will Smith Split

Jerry Lee Lewis and His Turbulent Marriages Legendary rock star Jerry Lee Lewis has had…

May 17, 2025

You Might Also Like

Worst case scenario
Environment

Worst case scenario

October 15, 2025
Droughtflation 'is eroding resilience'
Environment

Droughtflation 'is eroding resilience'

October 15, 2025
How Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA flood recovery funds
Environment

How Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA flood recovery funds

October 15, 2025
As data centers upend electric grids, the largest operator in the US is facing down a revolt from state officials
Environment

As data centers upend electric grids, the largest operator in the US is facing down a revolt from state officials

October 15, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?