Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
NSIPs are large-scale projects relating to energy, transport, water, or waste. We keep a close eye on these projects and will challenge them if they pose a risk to wildlife.
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Planning & Infrastructure Bill
A new Bill from Government that risks fast-tracking "growth" at the expense of nature.
How can we get the best outcomes for nature from major infrastructure projects?
This question is becoming increasingly important in Suffolk in recent years as the number of big energy infrastructure schemes being proposed in the county has continued to grow. Rupert Masefield…
Nextdoor Nature projects
Our Nextdoor Nature projects give people and communities in Ipswich the tools and opportunities to help urban wildlife flourish.
Wilder Planning
Planning helps shape the places people live and work and has a huge influence over how and where wildlife can thrive in Suffolk. Our vision is for a wilder Suffolk in which good planning protects our most precious wildlife and the places it is found while creating new wildlife-rich areas in our towns and countryside.
GB Energy: Why nature must be at the heart of new energy infrastructure
What impact could 'Great British Energy' have on our natural environment? How can the UK progress towards net zero without putting further pressure on wildlife? What could 'GB…
My significant other
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
Planning Bill breaks Labour’s nature promises
Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Norfolk Wildlife Trust join forces with the national Wildlife Trust movement and RSPB to raise grave concerns for wildlife as the Government rejects amendments to the…
Planning Bill amends: a step forward for nature, but not the giant leap we need
Last week, the UK Government tabled amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in the House of Lords to introduce safeguards for nature it claims would prevent existing environmental…
Adult course: Willow weaving projects for kids
Adult course aimed at Forest School leaders but anyone is welcome if you want a day exploring techniques and a variety of things you can make with willow!
What a new government bill for planning could mean for nature
Nature recovery can go hand in hand with building the homes people need and support a healthy economy that provides a better future for both people and wildlife. The new Planning &…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…