We have a long history of campaigning for positive change for nature and people. You can find some current wildlife issue in Sussex below.
In this section
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General Election 2019
Thousands of people have been calling on Government to stand up for nature. This election is a chance to up the volume – and tell candidates that they must back an ambitious Environment Act.
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Climate Emergency
Human-accelerated climate change is one of the most profound environmental crises that we have ever experienced.
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Fracking
The Sussex Wildlife Trust is deeply concerned about the impact that fracking could have on the species and habitats of Sussex
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Sustainable Transport
The Sussex Wildlife Trust believes there is a need to move towards truly sustainable and accessible public transport systems in Sussex
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Local Authority land disposals
Our local councils own land, managed to secure public access, conserve wildlife habitats, protect our drinking water and provide other public benefits. The Sussex Wildlife Trust is concerned for the future of this land and its natural capital if downland is sold off.
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Flooding and Drought
Flooding and drought affect many people in Sussex. Sussex Wildlife Trust runs projects which help to mitigate the effects of flooding and drought. We campaign to ensure that these issues are addressed at a landscape scale.
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Ash Dieback
The highly destructive Chalara dieback of ash trees caused by the Chalara fraxinea fungus is a serious threat to the tree health of Great Britain
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Badgers and bovine TB
The Sussex Wildlife Trust is very conscious of the hardship that bTB causes in the farming community. As livestock owners ourselves, we understand the impact of this disease and want to eliminate it. However we are convinced by the scientific evidence presented that killing badgers is not the answer
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The State of Nature
It’s not too late to save nature in the UK, but we must act now to protect the future of our wildlife - that is the conclusion from a coalition of more than 50 leading wildlife and research organisations behind the State of Nature 2016 report.