If we are still here in 2050 it will be a miracle. Our house is a bit near the water, and practically every homeowner except us has bricked, tarmac’d or put resin on their paths and drives *because weeding is inconvenient” or “we are scared of falling on gravel” or “ it looks so neat”…

Definitely agree. Govt should be providing solutions and support for nature, not destroying it

Yep! If Government don’t back the changes required..it’s all pointless 🙄

Agree but we have to get governments of all parties to embed nature in their plans rather than just saying they care but not acting as though they do. Local plans are also important as the central government can’t do everything

The government must continue to support and protect nature as economy depends upon everything that
nature provides - from food production to clean air and water,
and so much more. A commitment to stop developers polluting and poisoning important wildlife sites.

Stop uprooting of hedgerows and trees. They are the natural corridors for wild animals and birds. Ban the use of pesticides and artificial fertilisers that are destroying the soil and wildlife.

Very much agree with this but it has to apply to everyone including people who own vast tracts of land including grouse moors etc.

It's essential for governments to provide the laws and the incentives for everyone to do the right thing by nature. The outlook for life on Earth is bleak if they don't.

Our environment in more important now than it has ever been. As more and more pressure is put on every nature provides a means of dealing with that pressure.

Environmental protection becomes an integral part of this country’s constitution. We rely mainly on renewables and our territory is protected, cherished.

How I wish it would. Democratic public pressure will always be required to ensure the government of the day does not seek short term economic gains at the expense of the environment and nature.

Absolutely, govt is central to the environment

Totally agree- we can’t thrive if nature isn’t.

Abandon the idea of ‘growth’ unless it has roots, seeds and fruit. We don’t need investment zones. We need rewilded zones. And open up ‘open spaces’ for us all. Let us in, not ‘kept out!’

It’s important than everyone takes responsibility for themselves as well as trying to educate friends and family and backing local and government initiatives. Most importantly educate your children, their involvement is key!

Agree that pressure must be applied to government to ensure nature and sustainability is at the forefront of plans.

That would make a massive difference and I just wish that the Green Party was stronger in the UK. I do not think the other parties have thought beyond growth or are willing to accept there is a cost associated to growth which is environmental.

We won’t get a Government that will follow this path until there is sufficient society change to get the numbers required to vote in MPs who have the same ethos. We need more publicity to get the numbers of people much, much higher.

Yes absolutely the government must be more caring of nature.

No animal grazing fields and the areas are instead rewilded.

Has to be led by government. The carrot and stick can only be implemented by those at the top. They have to think longer than 5 years in term, which unfortunately is all Torys think about

The government needs to get the Environment Bill passed ASAP, with no "diluting" - probably needs strengthening. Also, stronger enforcement and penalties against the water companies "crimes" is needed.

Climate change needs to be central to government plans as it will have positive effects for all nature

Government policies largely continue a business as usual approach and nature and future generations are clearly down the scale in priorities. There is alote of Greenwash and I have experienced this in my work in local.fovernment

I agree. We need more government backing and they should be more concerned with restoring nature. Without this we don’t have anything.

I would also like to see a massive reduction in plastics, especially packaging…and more clean up initiatives.

It's our world and future. Not to keep nature central makes no sense at all.

It would be wonderful to see the next generation benefitting from watching wildlife in woods, along rivers and in large woodlands in the knowledge that they are safe and protected by the government.

Do we have a government that cares about nature? It worries me that so many environmental protections seem likely to be ditched. It is indeed ONLY at governmental levels that significant impact can be made.

Agree

The government need to prioritize environmental issues over commercial profits

More inyervention by the Public thro education

Absolutely essential.

Absolutely essential, but the lead will need to come from the people.

Stop all the building work everywhere and let's have more greenary and nature 🇬🇧🍀☘

Agree

I agree. The people in power have to recognise the terrible state our planet is in and put caring for nature over making obscene profits

We are told to 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' - the government should take this advice! REDUCE/Stop building, REUSE old buildings-turn into green homes, RECYCLE derelict buildings and wasteland into PROTECTED nature reserves and places where we can see and find out about green ways to improve our way of living! Those 3 little words should be how the government think before doing anything!

I think nature is like a pair of lungs if you kill the lungs you

Bees I would miss the most as we wouldn't have nice food to eat

Essential - if only

I really agree with Bill. The more we do locally the more politicians can't ignore us - even if they label us "anti growth", they just draw attention to the rightness of our cause!

Spot on. This is exactly what needs to where all decisions come from.

Agree

Great thought. The government should stick to its promises.

It would make a huge difference if the majority in government cared about nature and our beautiful habits that are home to our wondrous wildlife, and put nature before profit.

Locally- less mowing everywhere, more wildflowers and insects. Larger hedges with trees and thriving bird populations. Nationally - National Parks that are properly managed for wildlife and biodiversity.

Plant corridors for insects and animals. Reduce mono culture farming. Support small holdings and composting in cities

Ban the cutting down of trees and hedges in nesting time, which runs pretty much from February to October. This will help restore both bird and insect populations.

Stop homeowners from concreting over their gardens with resulting loss in biodiversity

Connecting habitats and wildlife corridors in towns and country.

Agree, protection of nature must be prioritised at all levels of production and action taken to rectify damage done so far.

it will take extremely drastic measures and extremely urgently to remove introduced species and stop constant interference with nature - that this could be achieved by 2050 i sincerely doubt but wish that it would happen as it is vital to our health and the health of our land and crops

I’ve had an idea of making motorways green by creating corridors of trees and plants alongside and in very teal reservations. Some countries do this. Also in long term, thought about creating massive green tunnels for motorways with living roofs so we hide cars altogether!

Unfortunately our current government seems to have deeply opposing priorities. They are willing anf sadly now able to deregulate protections for habitats and species. This should not and more to the point cannot be allowed to happen. Please add your voice by contacting your local MP to tell them how strongly you oppose this move. If they fail to listen then use your power to remove them at the next general election.

Enshrine within a law that cannot be revoked all the protected areas we currently have and add to it more areas

Increasing biodiversity with more trees and green spaces with pollinators in cities so that the links between urban and rural is increased and as result nature can thrive. Rural biodiversity is key as well so reducing all insecticides and pesticides and farming in harmony with nature that our soils become rich again.

I agree

I totally agree with all this.

Yes, Absolutely! I hope that will happen in the future.

Love the idea of green corridors for insects and wild life.

Completely agree with all the comment. Hedgerows need to be manaed better for wildlife.Flailing should be banned. Any spare areas should be used to re-introduce lost wildflower and concentrate on foodplants and not just nectar. Farms should be further empowered to help protect wildlife. Maybe intorduce a wildlife friendly farm assured sticker monitored by wildlife groups?

This is essential

We want flocks of birds without number, butterflies in every bush, wild flowers everywhere, lynx prowling the forests, wild cats hiding in the shadows, white storks circling overhead and turtle doves purring in every hedge. Oh! And the nights full of nightingale song

Definitely more protection for habitats - let’s end the endless destruction of ancient woodland.

Less mowing, more native plants and shrubs—coordinated regionally to give birds and pollinators safe places to rest as they travel.

Collars on cats with a bell. Love em or not they are devastating wildlife. Stretchy collars will keep them safe but make enough noise to give creatures a chance. Stop importing exotic animals from around the world.

Got my vote

Totally support this aim.

Totally agree. Less is definitely more when it comes to mowing.

More enforcement and legislation to ensure farmland and rural countryside is being protected. More hedgegrows native trees and wildlife corridors. If the farming community can't be bothered to safeguard nature, what chance do the cities have?

Fully agree - especially for SSSIs which are in need of substantial help

Stop highways & railways felling trees

Yes, yes and yes to all of these ideas. It's heartening to read how much people care. Without nature I would cease to exist. It is fundamental to my wellbeing.

Complete change of people's attitudes so Nature now comes first for everyone.

Absolutely - we need protection that protects - the protection for example given to birds of prey is a farce and we need real deeterents along side education to make peole value everything from Harriers to tadpoles Ban all tree felling unless PROVEN dangerous we can not wait 50 years to grow more we need to conserve waht we have. All trees must be protected and prosecutions for those who destroy them. Ponds heaths moors estuaries all need protection this begins by halting population growth - which is unsustainable - and making sure Nature has a place to exist

Plant more trees, use roadside verges as wildlife havens

absolutly the right thing to do

Reduce the mowing of verges and make it illegal to cut hedges more than every 5 years. Also make it illegal to dig up a hedge. Make farmers leave strips of land around and through there fields that are left to grow native flowers and grasses.

Less cutting the grass, who cares if the motorway verges are neatly mown . More wildflower areas.

ONCE A WILDLIFE AREA IS CREATED, NO MATTER, WHO, NO MATTER WHAT, IT CAN NEVER, EVER BE CHANGED, IT WILL REMAIN A WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA, PERIOD.

Yes!!!!

Planning applications for SSSIs should not be allowed

Any farmer using destructive practices should lose the right to own land.

Access to nature should be basic human right.

Ban astroturf!

This needs to happen NOW not sometime in the future! Banning the cutting down of trees and hedges during nesting times February-October with heavy fines in place for any that ignore this.

Discourage the use of plastic grass, which seems to be increasing in popularity.

More restrictions and checks on cutting down and removing trees, hedges and gardens.

Stop fighting and controlling nature. Don’t let developers net hedges and trees. Don’t let them remove hedges and trees when developing land. Make them integrate new build into existing landscapes

We need protections in place that cannot be removed by the government

We need laws that protect nature that are enforced cannot be removed by governments or individuals. Ecocide should be taken seriously