Nature groups urge UK government to protect England's rare, threatened chalk streams.

Nature charities, including the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, are calling on the UK government to better protect England's rare chalk streams. These habitats, known for clear waters and diverse wildlife, face threats like pollution and water abstraction. Only 11 of over 220 chalk stream habitats have legal protections, prompting charities to urge the government for stronger safeguards and a formal restoration plan.

November 25, 2024
5 Articles