The wealth of creatures and plants that we share the planet with can often get forgotten as we bustle about our daily lives. This section provides advice and information on helping to protect the wildlife we come into contact with, and inform people about the impact on animals across the globe so we can act, hopefully before it’s too late.
Dingle Wood, a woodland near to Ridgegate Reservoir, Macclesfield, has many ancient oak trees that are hundreds of years old which were in danger of overcrowded by beech trees growing within the wood.
The government has been warned by conservationists that environmental measures in the countryside could be damaged by budget cuts.
Five weeks into the oil leak caused by an explosion at a BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, and a number of unsuccessful attempts at plugging the holes in the pipework later, BP's latest solution, 'top kill', has managed to stop the flow of oil and natural gas.
Most people are familiar with the sounds of Spring Watch announcing its return to TV each year, with its hidden cameras keeping an eye on the antics of the creatures living in and around the farm site in the south of England.
Install a pond in your garden to attract and promote wildlife in your local area. It can be great fun for getting kids into wildlife and looks pretty too!