A shortage of suitable saplings, alongside a skills crisis in the forestry sector are hindering efforts to create the woodlands we need to counter climate change and nature loss. The Seed to Sapling project will help ensure the right trees are available in the Dales and we have people with the right skills to grow and plant them.

The heartwarming moment a rare baby rhino is welcomed into the world is captured by zookeepers at Chester Zoo Conservationists at Chester Zoo have shared their “joy” following the birth of one of the world’s rarest mammals, a critically endangered eastern black rhino.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is celebrating the birth of one of the world’s smallest antelopes. The tiny Kirk’s Dik-dik calf, named Acorn, will soon be winning the hearts of visitors exploring the reserve under the watchful care of parents Davos and Crissy.

The November full moon is called the Beaver Moon but also known as the Frost Moon as in November the weather starts to turn chilly and frosts are common at this time of year. Beavers build their winter dams in November in preparation for the cold season and so this is why they gave their name to the full moon which this year will rise on Monday 27 November.

It is all hands on deck at Holker Hall, as the gardening team embrace one of its biggest ever planting challenges: more than 22,000 bulbs in just a few weeks. The tulip displays in the spectacular 25-acre garden have become a tourist attraction in their own right, and head gardener Matthew Murgatroyd is determined to make his mark.

A landmark report published this week by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) reveals that Britain’s native hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) population has declined by a staggering 70% since 2000 and have been lost from 20 English counties since the Victorian times.

Amy Cooper from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust introduces the different types of owls one can spot at this time of year. Pick your way around fields or along a cliff top path, the ground cold and hard and the sky clear, fence posts glinting in the frozen morning.

London Zoo celebrates the festive season with a VIP overnight experience Monday 18 – Saturday 30 December 2023

The new book ‘The Ethics of Fur’ edited by Professor Andrew Linzey and Dr Clair Linzey, Directors of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, is the first multidisciplinary book that addresses this “urgent” issue of animal protection.

Pumpkins are an iconic emblem for Halloween, but once carved last little more than a few days. Approximately 15.8 million pumpkins go to waste after being carved and are often discarded. However, gardening experts at MyJobQuote have shared that avid gardeners can show the planet a little love this Halloween by repurposing their pumpkin in the garden.

Animals at London Zoo celebrate Halloween early with pumpkin treats

Now that summer is firmly in the rear-view mirror, it's time to start preparing your lawn for the cooler, wetter weather ahead. It’s important to stay ahead of the curve and recognise in advance how your lawn’s needs change with the seasons. Summer's blend of intense weather and bustling activities can be demanding on our lawns.

The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) is celebrating one of the great pleasures in life on National Honey Day, Saturday 21 October – local honey. The charity, which represents 28,000 beekeepers, urges honey-lovers to buy a jar produced as close to their homes as they can.

Storm Babet will bring impactful rain across parts of the UK.

Our woodlands are at their best in the autumn, as tree canopies darken to russet orange and a low-lying sun casts an enchanting glow through the trees. Walks amongst the turning trees are a treat of the later months, and the perfect place to experience the changing wild world around you. Here are some of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s favourites…

The allure of a well-maintained garden is undeniable. For many, it is a haven to relax, entertain, or admire. However, with the unpredictable nature of UK weather, achieving that picturesque garden can quickly become a labour-intensive chore.

We have been fortunate this year in having four supermoons and also a Blue Moon. The last supermoon of 2023 will rise on Friday 29 September. This will be the Harvest Moon. The moon will also be joined in the sky by Jupiter and Saturn, two of our largest planets and with the smallest which is Mercury. The full moon appears orange when it is nearer the horizon.

While Starlings or Hedgehogs may still be a familiar sight in some gardens, the new State of Nature 2023 report, published today (Wednesday 27 September), reveals the devastating scale of nature loss across England. The 2023 report, which has been compiled by leading professionals from over 60 research and conservation organisations contains the best available data on the UK’s biodiversity.

A couple of weeks ago we experienced what is known as an 'Indian Summer' and now the weather is becoming more realistic of autumn, with the nights drawing in and the evenings getting cooler.

Figures recently released by Natural England show another rise in the population of Hen Harriers in England, with 141 chicks fledging successfully this year. This increase is nearly a further fifth from last year’s 119 chicks which was the highest number for a century. The data marks a decade of population growth for this very rare bird.

Now is the perfect time to plant spring bulbs for a colourful lift as winter ends. Plant them now while the soil is still moist and warm to give them the best start. Planting bulbs is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy. From daffodils to tulips, snowdrops and crocus, bulbs planted now will create a fantastic display in any border or container.

Hedgehog numbers are falling. We can't let them disappear from the UK, but at present there's no dedicated way of monitoring hedgehogs. So the People's Trust for Endangered Species are creating a National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme this year and they want to know if you can help.

Sumatran tiger cubs at London Zoo beat the heatwave in private pool Critically Endangered tiger cubs Zac and Crispin have caused a splash in their private London Zoo lido this week, as a late summer heatwave hits the capital.