Lizard Orchids at Betteshanger today - 2nd largest colony in UK. Over 620 will be ‘translocated’ as they are in the way of the hotel and surf lagoon.

Here’s another of Betteshanger Parks special species- the Bright Wave

And here’s another of Betteshanger Park’s special species- the Sussex Emerald

180 scientists sign letter to all UK political parties asking them to make the loss of nature at home and overseas a priority both in this election and in the years to come: theconversation.com/the-uks-nature…

How come climate change and the biodiversity crisis are not top of the agenda in this election? The greatest threats to all our futures yet there’s barely a mention.

I have just signed up to this online election debate on nature and climate organised by conservation NGO’s. It aims to put the major parties in the hot seat on their nature and climate policies. wildlifetrusts.org/events/2024-06…

Did you watch the Big Nature and Climate Debate on You Tube tonight? Definitely worth seeing. wildlifetrusts.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…

Happy Mid Summer everyone.

8 years ago we found Fiery Clearwing, Pyropteron chrysidiformis, eggs on Curled Dock at Betteshanger Country Park a site now threatened with 'development' after planning approved. You can support the appeal here Friends of Betteshanger Country Park Yesterday a chance finding of an adult at Sandwich Bay.

After 4 long years I'm feeling quite emotional sharing incredible news that The London Resort project has all but collapsed & Swanscombe Peninsula is up for sale! We're a huge step closer to this wildlife haven becoming an area for people and nature to enjoy indefinitely✊️💚🌾

Bright wave moths photographed at Betteshanger Country Park this week. Also home to the Sussex Emerald and Fiery Clearwing plus 20 other invertebrates with a conservation designation.

Angela Rayner & Steve Reed MP have written to (unspecified) "nature conservation organisations" begging help in reforming planning to secure a "win-win" for housing & nature. Key attacks are to be env'l assessments & case-by-case mitigation & compensation. tinyurl.com/25he29c8

I wish every local authority had an ecologist like Sarah. She’s amazing for calling this out. This is the problem with BNG and mitigation. It doesn’t work and the developers have zero repercussions bbc.com/news/articles/…

I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/defe… via 38 Degrees

A great selection of dragon/damsel flies at Betteshanger Country Park today

Please contribute to the Government consultation on the NPPF. They are proposing that the default answer to development on brownfield site(like Betteshanger ) should be 'yes.' There is no recognition that such sites can be of high biodiversity value. gov.uk/government/con…

More invertebrates at Betteshanger Country Park - illustrating the biodiversity value of brownfield sites

Building all over Tipner West? I object! Help stop the Portsmouth Local Plan damaging internationally important wildlife sites. Respond today! Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust @rspbengland #TipnerWest #DontCrossTheLine action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/153365/ac…

More great photos of September wildlife at Betteshanger Country Park.

239,000 hectares of nature-friendly farmland will be lost if plans to cut £100m from the budget go ahead. ⚠️ But it is not only nature at risk—it’s our future food security, farm resilience and economy. We need urgent investment, not cuts. theguardian.com/environment/ar…