Find out more about In defence of the defenceless in the Buglife blog.
"...a new trend is emerging- vilifying the wildlife that underpins our very existence. Last week saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, not only ignore scientific evidence and sweep aside hard-earned environmental protections to ‘unblock’ the development of thousands of homes, but attack the most vulnerable wildlife of all.
...Invertebrates underpin the ecological foundations of life, they pollinate wildflowers and crops, recycle nutrients, support soil health, naturally control pests, and provide food for birds, bats, fish, and other wildlife. Without them the UK’s ecosystems would collapse
Instead of protecting the tiny creatures that allow us to thrive, the Government is framing them as an obstacle that needs to be overcome."
