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Hi -

It’s Saturday 6 June and we’ve been enjoying soaking up the dusk chorus. The dawn equivalent might be the chart-topper, but seasoned listeners know the B-side is where it's at. This week:

• Join us at the lobby
• Planning loopholes
• Berwick Bank news

Let’s take you to the action,

Beth, Action for Nature editor

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It's time to close loopholes for developers

At a time when so many lack access to nature near home, the Government have to make Biodiversity Net Gain work – not strip it back.

Speak up

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Worrying development for deadly wind farm

The developer of Berwick Bank has applied to change the proposed wind farm's planning conditions. Here's what it means for the project, and the future of Scotland's protected seabirds.

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Top tips to cut your carbon footprint

We all have a role to play in protecting our planet and limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Every single action, no matter how small, adds up.

How you can help

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Take a look at how we’re restoring peatlands with our partners and why they’re key to tackling the climate and nature crisis.

World Peatlands Day

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Patterns of persecution: 10-year report on bird of prey killing

It’s illegal to kill or injure birds of prey in the UK. Yet, raptor persecution is one of the major threats to the recovery of some of our most precious species.

Our latest report, Patterns of persecution, uncovers some shocking statistics on bird of prey crime from the past 10 years. 48% of confirmed incidents in England took place across just seven counties, with over half associated with land managed for gamebird shooting. To prevent these crimes and protect birds of prey, we're urgently calling on the UK Government to introduce gamebird licensing in England.

Read the report

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Pigeon appreciation in the city

Are pigeons the gateway to birdwatching? Join the team on the Wild Dundee project as they take residents, equipped with pigeon ID guides, to discover city centre wildlife and see how many they can spot.

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