The State of Nature report in 2016 described Britain as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and the more recent 2019 report painted a similarly depressing picture. The 2016 report also stated that: “A combination of legislation and education has assisted the partial recovery of a number of bat species.” Rather than celebrating what has been achieved and building on it, the government is considering undermining one of the few conservation successes it has been involved with to date as it looks at repealing or weakening legislation protecting bats and other wildlife, namely the Habitats Regulations. The loss of this protection would be devastating to the natural heritage that wildlife species represent. We need your help to make sure that the new prime minister and the government understand why removing this protection would be disastrous for our wildlife. Nature’s recovery is something the UK government has committed to domestically and on the international stage; its rhetoric needs to be reflected in its actions. This is particularly true now, as we approach the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) in December.
URGENT call for help – the laws protecting bats are under threat again - News - Bat Conservation Trust
URGENT call for help – the laws protecting bats are under threat again - News - Bat Conservation Trust