Zoological Society of London: State of Nature report

 The British Fox Study's Fox Deaths Project contributed information (doubt we are credited!). This is all pretty grim since in the 1970s I started out when "protection and conservation" was kicking in and now  look how we have progressed -250,000 badgers killed 'legally' under that so called 'protection' and masses of countryside and woodland destroyed to make a railway line that cost billions and now looks set to be cancelled.

Billions of pounds filling the "right" pockets that could have been used to  reversed the decline and loss of species and all we get is "there is still hope". Yeah -we wipe out the species we can always import more. It is an endless cycle of destruction and we will soon be hearing a pro-hunt, anti-environmental protection issue its statement about us "all working together" because that sounds good and they know 90% of the population could not give a crap.

The statement from the Zoological Society of London:

"Today marks the launch of the State of Nature report

This report is a gargantuan joint effort that represents the work of a great many experts, volunteers and organisations coming together. It's a critical accountability moment, bringing data together from over 60 research and conservation organisations to create the most comprehensive report of UK nature.

It's a 'health check' for UK nature - and the diagnosis is not good:

1 in 6 species in Great Britain are at risk of being lost forever

Among the species at risk, hazel dormice, turtle doves and European eels now face uncertain futures

British wildlife has declined by 19% since monitoring began in the 70's

But hope is not lost - although the longer we take to take meaningful action, the harder it will be to reverse the ongoing decline.

When we join together, everything is possible - by putting nature at the heart of decision-making, we can build a better world for us now and our children in years to come.

This approach is vital to tackle climate change and help create a world where people and wildlife can thrive.

Don't miss our Director of Conservation, Dr. Andrew Terry, tonight on Channel 4 News

Find out more in the #StateOfNature Report https://bit.ly/stateofnature23"