November, 2011
Find out about what’s happening with the Trust by reading our latest stories below. If you want to find out more or think you have a story, please contact our press office. Don’t forget to share comments, stories, photos and videos on our group Facebook page, Youtube or Flickr.
Wildlife charity loses patience over new attack on nature
Tuesday 29th November, 2011
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“Economic growth should not be achieved at the cost of our natural life support systems”, says NWT Chief Executive Mike Pratt.
Protecting the North East’s Red Squirrels!
Tuesday 29th November, 2011
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The Heritage Lottery Fund awards a £247,700 grant to help protect the red squirrel in the North East.
Tarmac offers one school the chance of a lifetime
Monday 28th November, 2011
Schools in the region have the opportunity to become a wildlife haven following the launch of the ‘Win with Wildlife’ competition, which is being funded by Tarmac Ltd.
Seeking all spider supermodels!
Wednesday 23rd November, 2011
Forget The Spiderwick Chronicles or cult superhero Spiderman, Northumberland Wildlife Trust is calling on all spider-lovers in the area to be on the look out for big spiders in their homes this autumn.
A major setback for our seas
Wednesday 16th November, 2011
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Our seas are suffering serious damage and need protection now, according to Northumberland Wildlife Trust, in response to this weeks’ ministerial statement on Marine Conservation Zones.
NWT's response to marine announcement
Tuesday 15th November, 2011
We welcome the commitment that Defra has announced today to consult on all 127 recommended Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in English Waters. However, despite international evidence for the urgent need to protect our seas, the Minister’s statement today will result in further unacceptable delay.
40th Anniversary Photography Competition
Tuesday 15th November, 2011
If you love wildlife photography, why not enter Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s amateur photography competition? Photographic entries are now being invited of any images capturing landscapes, plants and animals within Northumberland, North Tyneside and Newcastle.
Check out our brand-new website!
Tuesday 15th November, 2011
Funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery has enabled Northumberland Wildlife Trust to launch an interactive and very user-friendly new website.
Make or break time for UK marine life
Thursday 10th November, 2011
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust has received confirmation that the Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries, Richard Benyon MP will make a statement in the House of Commons on Monday 14 November regarding the future of the long-awaited network of marine conservation zones (MCZs), promised by the Government for 2012.
Birds in Northumbria 2010 annual report: pre-order now!
Thursday 10th November, 2011
Pre-order this extensive and high quality annual report of the Birds of Northumberland for the pre-publication price of £9.95 plus £2 p&p (normal RRP £11.95 + £2 p&p).