The Rea Brook project aims to create nature-based flood management schemes in Shropshire.

Farmland close to the planned line is made a County Wildlife Site to recognise its importance.

However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken.

About 31,000 trees are planted in the Chew Valley to help boost biodiversity and combat flooding.

Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity

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A council wants residents to help them plant "mini forests" in Peterborough.

From Scotland to California, golf courses are being rewilded – with lofty aims to benefit both people and nature.