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Landmark report shows UK wildlife’s devastating decline. World-leading study, State of Nature, finds no let-up in the decline of our wildlife, with one in six species…

View Network News – September 2023. In this issue: Speakers announced – book now for the NBN Conference 2023! Record roadkill sightings this autumn INNS…

Nature is in trouble, and we know that young people and educators want to act and make a difference for the planet. From Wednesday 4…

Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers to record any sightings of roadkill via a free app, in a bid to aid…

The new app and website for reporting sightings, surveys and management of invasive non-native species (INNS) in England, Wales and Scotland has launched. INNS Mapper…

View Network News – August 2023. In this issue: NBN Conference bookings are open! New NBN Trust team member iNaturalist updates The EuroBioBlitz is back!…

Plant biosecurity refers to measures that aim to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and pathogens via trade and natural pathways that pose potential…

People’s Trust for Endangered Species is inviting scientific researchers and conservationists in the UK and around the world to apply for funding for work that…

National Lottery Community Fund announces new strategy and funding The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest community funder, has revealed its new strategy and…

Local authorities in England can now apply for funding and a share of £9million to recruit ecologists and specialists to help deliver the government’s commitment…

The Scottish Government has opened the £65 million Nature Restoration Fund for Expressions of Interest. The fund is available to organisations that are working to…

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) is investing £3.6 billion in heritage projects over the next decade as part of its new 10 year Heritage…

The NBN Trust, Biological Records Centre and Marine Biological Association are proud members of the iNaturalist Network, a partnership that supports iNaturalistUK. This arrangement allows people…

EuroBioBlitz is a Europe-wide wildlife recording event taking place on 29 and 30 September 2023. Anyone across the continent can support ecological research by uploading…

View Network News – July 2023. In this issue: Call for nominations – Honorary Membership of NBN Trust JNCC would love to hear your thoughts…

Communities around East Midlands Airport can apply for grants of up to £2,000 for projects that have a long-lasting community, social or environmental benefit. Applications…

What do birdboxes, bee hotels, fire woks and nature experts all have in common? They are all available free to schools as part of Learning…

Grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 are available for the provision, maintenance or improvement of community facilities in England. This can include nature reserves; public…

The Sea Watch Foundation is delighted to announce the return of National Whale and Dolphin Watch, a week-long citizen science event, to monitor the UK’s…

We are delighted to hear that NBN Trust Honorary Member, John Newbould, has been awarded a British Empire Medal by King Charles III, in his…