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The article presents an overview of the proposals enlisted in the Planning White Paper addressing several environmental and economic issues in Great Britain. These propositions delve into the planning system for climate change and various major infrastructure projects including the establishment and elevation of airports, motorways, reservoirs and energy generation, and transmission and storage. The author notes that the Planning White Paper opposes the structured agenda of the government in dealing with communities, advancing policy integration, and in promoting a low-carbon economy.

Does the Natural Environment White paper offer a turning point in policy priorities for wildlife and does it offer a new ambition for the environment? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Government's Energy White Paper is published against a backdrop of apparently accelerating climate change worldwide with droughts and floods and rising CO2 levels. This article assesses the White Paper along with other recent books on energy and climate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the challenges that would limit effective wildlife conservation in national parks in Great Britain. It mentions the impact of the new initiative included in the Natural Environment White Paper and England Biodiversity Strategy. It states that conservation is challenged by identification and spreading of best practices for biodiversity and the avoidance of counterproductive competition.

The article discusses the significance of bringing biodiversity conservation into the urban environment in Great Britain. It mentions that nature conservationists are expecting for the next publication of the Natural Environment White Paper to consider the engagement of people to biodiversity. Meanwhile, the prime minister wanted for more people to be involved in doing things in their neighbourhoods.

The Lawton Report, Making Space for Nature, offers a more bold and creative approach to wildlife conservation. Conservation groups must press for its endorsement in the coming White Paper [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The town and country planning system is under continual scrutiny for the level of support it provides for the special qualities of designated areas. A new Planning White Paper makes this a good time for an assessment of progress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper looks at the long-running campaign to secure improved legislation for the UK's biodiversity which culminated in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (in particular part III) and associated policy developments. The campaign is explained from the perspective of Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FOE EWNI) but the authors wish to emphasise that it was the determined work of a successful Wildlife and Countryside Link coalition o? voluntary bodies that secured the final success. Conclusions are drawn which the authors hope will be helpful for future campaigning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the issue of Protected Area Downgrading, Downsizing, and Degazettement (PADDD) in the UK. It highlights the lack of information and central collection of data on the number of sites and frequency of these changes, which is concerning as the UK aims to fulfill its obligations under the Global Biodiversity Framework. The article explains the concept of PADDD and its three types of changes: downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement. It emphasizes that while some PADDD events may have positive outcomes, most of them undermine conservation objectives. The article also mentions specific examples of PADDD events in the UK, such as the impact of the HS2 rail link on protected areas. It concludes by calling for a national PADDD database to address the lack of information and increase transparency. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the environmental white paper made by Great Britain's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in shaping the nature of England. The author believes that the global population migration will become common place on the scale leading to huge social tensions as the availability of the resources becomes unlimited. It notes that limiting population increase is considered as one of the most difficult policy area influencing the context for wildlife conservation.

The last edition of ECOS had a lot to say about rewilding in its many guises, a spectrum of less wild and more wild. This article looks at how nature conservation is currently seen, and rewilding in particular, as a way towards outlining the wildest end of this continuum. Without this most wild part of the overall picture, humans will never face or even relish the challenges of wild nature while learning as a species to live with it, within it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The implications of Brexit are complex even just for terrestrial wildlife conservation. This article discusses some of the strategic issues facing nature conservation as the reality of leaving the EU sinks in. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many conservationists need shaking out of lazy assumptions. But we should beware replacing those assumptions with another overconfident creed - particularly one that risks creating more divisions than connections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rewilding has fired the imaginations of many, but much misunderstanding remains around what rewilding is and how it could be put into practice. Is it being put forward as a panacea, or can it be integrated with more traditional conservation measures to create a more comprehensive approach to conservation? Might traditional nature conservationists and 'rewilders' meet in the middle to forge a more ecosystems focused approach to wildlife conservation? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Those with an eye to the ecological potential of the UK will probably like rewilding. Those rooted in targets and condition statements or those with purist views of cultural landscapes may find rewilding awkward. This article discusses the themes and barriers to rewilding thrown up by current conservation practice and in doing so, hopefully identifies some solutions and compromises across different conservation mindsets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Very little of the debate around the EU referendum has considered the impacts on policy towards wildlife and the natural environment. Yet this is a critical area of EU competency with the potential for wide-ranging consequences. Much of our wildlife and environmental legislation enacts EU Directives and this link would be broken by a UK exit from Europe. However, regardless of whether we stay in or leave, does the fact of the referendum and the debate about the degree of influence of the EU in UK policy represent a turning point? Might there be a weakening of environmental protection regardless of the outcome? And in any event, can we say that current policies are fit for purpose whether in or out? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article follows up recent debate in ECOS over revitalising conservation. It argues that both science and emotion are now rightly recognised as key influences on conservation policies, but much more is required to engage people with nature, to achieve wider understanding of the natural world and support for wildlife. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including nature conservation in Great Britain, status of conservation activity and models of social enterprise and community trusts.

It's been over three years since Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) started, as a first step towards putting the Lawton vision of 'bigger, better, more and joined' landscapes for nature into practice. Here's a perspective on the highs and lows of landscape-scale conservation in England since that time -- and some ideas on how to keep the vision active. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In ECOS 35 (2) 2014, Derek Gow outlined the proposals by Defra officials to trap and remove the wild-living beavers on the River Otter in East Devon. Since then a great deal has happened, culminating in the licenced release of beavers back into the English countryside in March 2015. This article discusses recent progress with the return of beavers to Britain and draws lessons from events linked to the River Otter saga. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the need to bring fresh ideas for nature conservation by conservationists in Great Britain and mentions topics such as political prospect for nature conservation in Great Britain, the need for climate resilience policy and the need for development models in conservation.

The article focuses on the efforts on wildlife protection and biodiversity conservation in Great Britain. Explored is the establishment of the Forest Charter by the Forestry Commission as well as the involvement of the government at the forest industry. Noted is the role of the Forest Charter on the management of neglected woods in the country.

The article discusses the challenges faced by nature conservation community in Great Britain. Explored are methods of carrying out wildlife conservation as well as implementation of conservation projects. The development of agri-environment schemes is mentioned, along with the application of wildlife beneficial options.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses the 2010 Values in Nature and Environment (VINE) report, the Natural Environment White Paper from the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), and proposals from the Lawton Review.