Short eared owl - Terry Whittaker
Planning & advocacy
Defending nature by encouraging wildlife-friendly planning and advocating for ambitious biodiversity targets and policies that support nature’s recovery across Suffolk.
Development is one of the most significant pressures on wildlife in Suffolk, and historically one of the biggest contributors to habitat loss and landscape fragmentation. To help ensure nature’s voice is heard in planning and decision-making, our Planning & Advocacy team engage with developers and local authorities to promote and advocate for better policies and nature-positive development that protects and increases wildlife.
By engaging in planning and advocating for nature, we hope to protect the wildlife and wild landscapes beyond our nature reserves, and secure positive outcomes for nature in Suffolk.
Projects, campaigns and initiatives
Latest news from the team
Over 60,000 people march in London demanding politicians to Restore Nature Now
On Saturday 22 June, Suffolk Wildlife Trust joined fellow Wildlife Trusts, an estimated 80,000 people, and over 350 charities businesses…
Wildlife and climate groups unite for 'biggest ever' march for nature
On Saturday 22nd June, wildlife and climate groups from across the UK are uniting for 'Restore Nature Now' - a major event in…
Sandeel fishing to end in the North Sea to support seabirds and marine biodiversity
Wildlife charities across the UK, including Suffolk Wildlife Trust, support the UK and Scottish governments’ decision to ban sandeel…
Sizewell C update - March 2024
An update on the progress of Sizewell C, and the efforts we are making to protect the wildlife and natural habitats in the area.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust calls for double nature in new biodiversity policy
Suffolk Wildlife Trust calls for new biodiversity 'net gain' policy to be doubled in Suffolk to encourage new development to…
Sign the petition - say no to bee killing pesticides
'Emergency' authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has been approved by UK Government, despite nearly 15,000…
UK Government authorises use of bee-killing pesticide for sugar beet
'Emergency' authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has today been approved by UK Government, despite nearly 15,…
British Sugar fails to deliver on 3-year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids
An application for the use of a banned, bee-harming neonicotinoid on sugar beet seed in 2024 has been submitted to the UK Government –…
Nutrient neutrality works: pollution rules don't block housebuilding
The Government wants to ditch laws that require housebuilders not to harm rivers. But we know these rules work – they enable houses to…
