New state of nature report shows that biodiversity loss is still out of control

The key findings from the report show that:

• The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth, and nature continues to decline.
• 1,500 wildlife species are now threatened with extinction across England, Wales, and Scotland. 281 species are now threatened with extinction in Northern Ireland.
• Only 14% of wildlife habitats in the UK are in good condition.

It is clear from the data that farming is still a huge problem. It is critical that a transition to agroecological farming approaches is accelerated to stop and reverse the negative tends on farmed land. Commenting on the report, Will White, Sustainable Farming Coordinator at Sustain, said:

"With 69% of the land in England being farmed, it's clear that species decline cannot be halted without more support for nature friendly farming. This means far more ambitious farm support, with a greater budget and advice for farmers. 

Without our farmed landscape being transformed to provide many more biodiversity benefits in field and around the farm, we will continue down the ever-steepening path of nature loss with associated threats to our food supplies, water, wildlife and wellbeing."

The report shows that we need to take action now. Please sign this e-action to call on your elected representatives to #actnow.