Latest Wildlife protection News

12 EU countries still using illegal battery cages for laying hens

Since 1st of January 2012 conventional battery cages for laying hens have been banned in all EU member states. However, according to research conducted by the international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, farms in 12 member states are still using illegal battery cages. Countries that do not comply with the EU Directive on minimum standards for the protection of laying hens are: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, ... [more]

Increasing number of farm animals poses environmental and public health risks

Worldwatch Institute emphasizes need for regulation and sustainable growth in animal agriculture industry. The global population of farm animals rose 23 percent between 1980 and 2010, from 3.5 billion to 4.3 billion, according to research by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. These figures continue a trend of rising farm animal populations, with harmful effects on the environment, public health, and global develop... [more]

France is still producing illegal battery eggs, 2 months after EU deadline,

...Whilst UK farmers are complying with EU rules FOUR PAWS uncovered an illegal egg farm using conventional battery cages in Bretagne, France. Film footage and photographs received by the organization from sources who wish to remain protected shows dead, injured and mistreated animals (cut beak). The French poultry Association early this month announced that all conventional battery cages have been phased out already. “FOUR PAWS calls on ... [more]

Natural Power and SeaRoc open new office in Orkney, UK, to support the growing marine industry

In order to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry, Natural Power and SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy and SeaRoc is a marine engineering specialist. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power and SeaRoc staff working on wave and tidal projects in the... [more]

Hosepipe ban : garden designer, Andrew fisher Tomlin gives some positive tips to maintain gardens

Following recent news of a hosepipe ban from April 5th, international garden designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin has reacted with some positive ideas for ensuring our plants and gardens get through the drought and continue to thrive. Fisher Tomlin said “Our company designs and builds gardens in many parts of the world where rainfall is sporadic and we can’t rely from year to year how much rain will come. So we’ve become experts in waterwise planting... [more]

Other Wildlife protection news and reviews

Pest-control methods that won't kill wildlife
Part two on the impact of rodenticides on Bay Area wildlife. To read part one, go to bit.ly/JvfeUH. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, from 1999 through 2003, 25,549 children under 6 had poisoning...

Wildlife Trusts celebrate 100 years
The UK Wildlife Trusts celebrate their centenary

White Mountains: To Log or Not to Log
NHPR is taking an in-depth look at the Weeks Act, the historic legislation that led to the creation of our eastern national forests. The White Mountain National Forest, created in 1918, has been used for many different purposes including recreation, wildlife protection, and timber harvesting. Managing all those different uses doesn’t come without controversy. NHPR’s Amy Quinton looks at the role ...

Valuable art recovered in Alaska wildlife trafficking case
(Reuters) - Federal prosecutors are seeking to take control of five paintings - one valued at up to $50,000 - seized in one of Alaska's biggest wildlife-trafficking cases in recent years. Prosecutors said they hope to ultimately return the paintings to their rightful owners. The paintings were found during last year's prosecution of two Alaskans, Jesse Leboeuf and Loretta Sternbach, who pleaded ...

Habitat matters for Canadian wildlife species
OTTAWA, May 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Thirty-five Canadian wildlife species, from whales to mosses, were assessed as at risk at the recent COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) meeting ...

Nature protection 'must improve'
Environmentalists say leaders at June's Rio+20 summit must urgently step up nature protection, as a report confirms a 30% fall in wildlife since 1970.

DEEP releases guidelines on interacting with wild animals in spring and summer
As the weather warms up, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection cautions people seeking to get outdoors about running into wildlife raising young.

Protection sought for 2 plants on Hanford Reach
U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed Endangered Species Act protection Monday for two plant species that

Springtime Alert: Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While this spring's weather has been a little more variable than usual, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials say one thing for certain is the arrival of this year's young wildlife, as well as the almost certainty that Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife from their backyards to the mountains.

Keys to remote lighthouse on Skokholm handed to wildlife group
Visitors to one of Wales’ most remote islands could soon be treated to one of Britain’s most spectacular natural sights after plans to convert a 100-year-old island lighthouse moved forward.