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Birdsong, clean rivers, wildlife in our gardens and green spaces all hang in the balance.

We need action now: properly funded protected sites, more high-quality nature-friendly farming and delivery at a scale that will reverse the decline.

Time to deliver.

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January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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rspb.bsky.social
It’s not adding up.

Nature in England is in freefall, yet today’s Office for Environmental Protection report warns the Government is at serious risk of missing its legally binding targets to restore it.

That must be a wake-up call. ‼️

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A Robin perched on a bare woodland branch, its orange-red face and chest bright against winter light as it calls with its beak wide open. Behind it, tangled branches and pale sunlight create a forest backdrop, evoking the fragile, everyday wildlife that depends on healthy, protected habitats to survive.
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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🧵A political/media guide to the "truth" about net-zero

1) Add up costs to install & run a net-zero energy system
2) Pretend fossil-fuelled alternatives wld be free
3) Do say "eco zealots are bankrupting us"
4) Don't say "free cars if we scrap net-zero" cos it sounds ridiculous
5) That's it!

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January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Tree bark has a total surface area similar to all of the land area on Earth. It is home to a wide range of microbial species unknown to science, and they can either take up or emit gases that have a warming effect on the climate.
www.newscientist.com/article/251...
Tree bark microbiome has important overlooked role in climate
Tree bark has a total surface area similar to all of the land area on Earth. It is home to a wide range of microbial species unknown to science, and they can either take up or emit gases that have a warming effect on the climate
www.newscientist.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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rspbaction.bsky.social
Packed house at Oxford Farming Conference today - and no wonder.

Farmers shared powerful, real‑world stories of nature‑restoring agriculture delivering hope, resilience and better livelihoods.

Proof that farming working with nature just makes sense.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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farmwildlifeuk.bsky.social
Lots of our partners contributing to the conversations around resilient, productive and nature-friendly farming this week - whether you're in Oxford or following online, it promises to be an interesting couple of days #ORFC26 #OFC26
rspbaction.bsky.social RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 6d
Farmers are flocking to Oxford for two farming conferences, and we’re joining them!

As we step into the new year, we’re sowing the seeds for a future where nature and farming go hand in hand.

Keep an eye out here for live updates.
#OFC26 #ORFC26
January 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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rspbaction.bsky.social
Farmers are flocking to Oxford for two farming conferences, and we’re joining them!

As we step into the new year, we’re sowing the seeds for a future where nature and farming go hand in hand.

Keep an eye out here for live updates.
#OFC26 #ORFC26
January 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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farmwildlifeuk.bsky.social
If you're not in Oxford for the conferences, @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social are streaming their Wild LIVE discussion 'Can we afford nature-friendly food?' this evening at 6pm.

Register here to join Wild LIVE: www.wildlifetrusts.org/events/2026-...

@nffn.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
Wild LIVE: Can we afford nature-friendly food? | The Wildlife Trusts
During Wild LIVE we discuss some of the really important issues of the moment relating to wildlife and the natural world. Each episode we're joined by fantastic guests who share their thoughts and exp...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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nffn.bsky.social
Join our webinar to explore how trees can boost productivity, improve welfare & provide valuable fodder. 🌳 

👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agroforestry-and-its-benefits-for-livestock-health-and-welfare-tickets-1978113206851?aff=oddtdtcreator

In partnership with Coed Cadw/The Woodland Trust
January 7, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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nffn.bsky.social
Polling shows 94% of farmers would switch to nature-friendly livestock farming if the right support were in place. 🐄 Farmers want trusted advice, better supply chains and fairer trade rules.

👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/uk-farmers-back-nature-friendly-livestock-farming-but-warn-support-is-missing
January 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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peatfree.bsky.social
Our petition to #EndPeatSales is starting off 2026 with 6000 signatures! How timely...

But we need 10k signatures before we take peat sales to Downing Street this February.

Can you share with 3 people who haven't signed yet?

#Gardening #PeatFree

actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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rspbcymru.bsky.social
Here's our response to the newly launched Sustainable Farming Scheme. More info in the article 👇

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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radiolento.bsky.social
It's freezing outside.
For many it's back to work / school / study.
Here's some warm sunshine to fill your ears.

Episode 223 - Birdsong in deep forest ambience (50mins)

On a steep rough path by a stream, pristine quiet. Just the wind in the firs and birdsong.

> bit.ly/LenKldrB
a narrow path between trees in an evergreen forest. bright green moss on the ground. trees in the distance.
January 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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rspbscience.bsky.social
Job alert:

Join our International team on a 2yr Conservation Scientist post working on Island Restoration. This role is UK based, but includes a 4-month expedition to Henderson Island.

Deadline: 30th Jan

Find out more here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
Henderson Island coastline
January 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM
cherryade82.bsky.social
Braving #Whitstable seafront on New Year’s Day… pay off = a flask of hot chocolate & remnants of nephews’ gingerbread house
A teenager leaning on a groyne at Whitstable seafront watching the sunset
January 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
There are now just 6 spaces left on my botanical illustration & mental health zoom workshop,10 Jan.
I teach you:
🌿how to draw plants
🧠how creative activity improves mental health
I trained as a molecular cell biologist & am also a professional illustrator:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/bota...
4 winter flowering plant varieties & pink snowberry on white sketchbook paper with their names in hand-lettering and my illustrations of them alongside. The pen I've used to draw them is also placed on the paper A collection of late spring flowers and nature finds with my drawings of them nearby and alongside, along with my paint brush and watercolour palette in the corner, all on a background of white sketchbook paper Cornflowers, Nigella, Russian sage and sweet peas on the left hand page of a brown paper sketchbook and my drawings of them on the right hand page. The pen I used to make the drawings is nearby on the wooden table the book is resting on
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
cherryade82.bsky.social
Merry Christmas everyone!
A robin perches on a branch surrounded by berries and the text reads 'merry Christmas'
December 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
The climate crisis is accelerating - 2025 looks set to become UK’s hottest year on record. Good to see focus on importance of resilience on #r4today- pls take a moment to sign petition calling on Govt to introduce a fully funded national climate adaptation plan petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that wo...
petition.parliament.uk
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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rspb.bsky.social
Deck the halls with boughs of holly! Fa-la-la-la-laa!

Everybody up! It's Christmas week! 🎄

#MondayMotivation
A Robin stands on a snow-dusted branch, feathers puffed up against the cold. Its beak is open mid-call, looking as if it’s loudly singing carols to announce the start of Christmas week to the whole garden!
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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rspbaction.bsky.social
Today, the UK Government’s Planning Bill became law – a big blow for wildlife.

Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.

Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.

Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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rspbscotland.bsky.social
Make your voice heard and tell the Scottish Government to commit to more nature-friendly farming:

action.rspb.org.uk/page/174887/...
Scotland needs nature-friendly farming!
Join me and call on the leaders of the major political parties to grow a nature and climate-friendly future for Scotland's farms and crofts. The status quo is letting down our wildlife, our farmers, a...
action.rspb.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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rspbscotland.bsky.social
We have resigned from the Scottish Government’s farming policy group having lost all confidence in the process.

Farming is key to tackling the nature and climate crisis. Many farmers and crofters want to do more but the current system is failing them.

Full statement 👇
Text which reads: We’ve made the difficult decision to walk away from groups set up to help shape Scottish farming policy. For four years, alongside LINK, we’ve tried to engage constructively and help the government achieve their sustainable farming goals. But we can no longer participate in a process we’ve no confidence in. The process is meant to be co-designing policy, but there’s no clarity about the aims or timeline, key evidence doesn’t seem to influence decisions, and repeated requests to improve things have gone unheeded. Farming has an essential role to play in tackling the nature and climate crisis. Yet of the £650M of public funding spent on agriculture each year, just 5% directly supports nature and climate friendly farming. Many farmers and crofters want to do more but the current system — and the process meant to reform it — is letting them down. We are still keen to help make the much-needed changes and urge the next government to start afresh.
December 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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rspb.bsky.social
Absolutely shocking.

We're offering an overall award of £10k for information that leads to a conviction in these cases.

We need to make raptor persecution a thing of the past.
December 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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rspbaction.bsky.social
This is not just about wildlife. It is about our future too.

Over 20,000 people responded to the recent consultation in defence of BNG.

Your voice can still be heard. Email your MP today to tell them what nature means to you 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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rspbaction.bsky.social
The UK Government promised to be “the most nature-positive government this nation has ever had.”

Today’s decision to exempt more sites from Biodiversity Net Gain - the scheme designed to deliver more wildlife and green spaces where people live - flies in the face of that pledge.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM