5 threats to UK wildlife
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It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy our Great British countryside – including the amazing wildlife that call it home.
But we’re losing our incredible wildlife at an alarming rate. Between 1970 and 2013, 56% of species in the UK declined. We need to act quickly to restore nature to its glorious best.
Here we look at 5 threats to UK wildlife.
1. Agricultural intensification
The problem
The biggest impact on UK wildlife has been the intensification of agriculture.
Soil health has deteriorated. Numbers of farmland bird species such as the grey partridge, tree sparrow, skylark, linnet and yellowhammer have dropped. Precious UK habitats have been eroded.
Intensive farming has resulted in the loss of flower meadows, hedgerows and trees – all of which are vital habitats for pollinating insects such as bees, with knock-on effects for species further up the food chain.
What we can do about it
We need to make sure farmers are supported to do things that are good for nature but don...
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