Efforts to reverse major declines in local wildlife and plant life were highlighted at a recent society talk.

At the meeting, held by the March Society, Iain Webb, a representative of the Wildlife Trust in Cambridgeshire and March, outlined the substantial work they are carrying out to increase biodiversity across the region.

Webb highlighted that the loss of biodiversity is a pressing global issue, citing the recent 'State of Nature Report 2023' which shockingly outlined how the UK has become one of the most nature-depleted areas on our planet.

Much of this degradation is attributed to poor farmland management, loss of habitat, human population growth, and climate change.

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Word from the Trust paints a picture of a UK where many species of plants and animals are on the brink of extinction or already gone.

Despite these grim trends, the Cambridgeshire Wildlife Trust, in operation since 1957, is diligently working towards reversing this situation.

As one of the UK's 46 regional trusts, it is responsible for maintaining nearly 3000 nature reserves, each of which contributes to the preservation and promotion of native wildlife and plant life.

A crucial part of the Trust's success comes from local community members, staff, and volunteers supporting these efforts.

Mr Webb didn’t just bring bad news, though.

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Through his talk, he shared examples of the successful work achieved by the Cambridgeshire Trust which has led to a visible increase in biodiversity within the region.

Webb also recognised that individual actions can have substantial effects, encouraging attendees of the meeting to take wildlife-friendly actions in their own gardens.

The group will welcome Dr Will Fletcher of Historic England's Development Advice Team on August 21 at 7pm, where he will speak about the organisation's regional work.

The society also seeks new committee members for their September AGM to continue their critical advocacy work.