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
Wild News from our teams - November 2024
The latest news and updates from our teams across Suffolk including wildlife sightings, our nature reserves, landscape projects, and…
GB Energy: Why nature must be at the heart of new energy infrastructure
What impact could 'Great British Energy' have on our natural environment? How can the UK progress towards net zero without…
UK becomes first country to map and estimate carbon stored in seabeds
Charities urge stronger protection for UK seas - including the North Sea - as new reports reveal amount of carbon stored in UK seabed…
Suffolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB respond to new "environmental legacy" claims by Sizewell C
In a recent announcement, Sizewell C have said they 'want to create an environmental legacy in East Suffolk' and to 'help…
Tell Suffolk County Council your priorities for nature
Have you say on the future of nature in Suffolk by completeing Suffolk County Council's public survey ahead of the creation of a…
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.
