Jenny Hawley
@jennyhawley.bsky.social
Policy Manager at Plantlife, the UK-based charity working for a world rich in wild plants and fungi
Join the wave of peatland heroes calling for an end to peat sales 💪
The momentum is growing - join hundreds of people calling on Government to introduce legislation to #EndPeatSales in 2026.
Go to actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk to sign and share 📢
#Gardening #UKPolitics #Climate #Nature
The momentum is growing - join hundreds of people calling on Government to introduce legislation to #EndPeatSales in 2026.
Go to actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk to sign and share 📢
#Gardening #UKPolitics #Climate #Nature
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Please add your voice to this petition to #endpeatsales in 2026 - we're now over 1,100 signatures and counting...
Join the wave of peatland heroes calling for an end to peat sales 💪
The momentum is growing - join hundreds of people calling on Government to introduce legislation to #EndPeatSales in 2026.
Go to actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk to sign and share 📢
#Gardening #UKPolitics #Climate #Nature
The momentum is growing - join hundreds of people calling on Government to introduce legislation to #EndPeatSales in 2026.
Go to actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk to sign and share 📢
#Gardening #UKPolitics #Climate #Nature
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Please add your voice to this petition to #endpeatsales in 2026 - we're now over 1,100 signatures and counting...
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Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
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We've waited long enough. It’s time for decisive action from Government to #EndPeatSales.❌Add your name to the @peatfree.bsky.social petition to ban #peat sales by 2026.
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We've waited long enough. It’s time for decisive action from Government to #EndPeatSales.❌Add your name to the @peatfree.bsky.social petition to ban #peat sales by 2026.
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
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Very excited to share that I'm writing a new book, THE GHOSTS OF CHALK COUNTRY - about the loss of England's chalk downland: a tale of flowers, fascism & freedom.
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
September 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Very excited to share that I'm writing a new book, THE GHOSTS OF CHALK COUNTRY - about the loss of England's chalk downland: a tale of flowers, fascism & freedom.
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
To be published by @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social in April 2027:
www.thebookseller.com/rights/willi...
Website: ghostsofchalkcountry.org
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We’re joining thousands at Westminster today for the #ActNowChangeForever Mass Lobby!🔈Climate change is one of the greatest threats to wild plants & fungi. We're calling for 2 key things for climate & nature:
🌸End peat sales for horticulture
🌱Create a grassland action plan
https://loom.ly/bRnz7IY
🌸End peat sales for horticulture
🌱Create a grassland action plan
https://loom.ly/bRnz7IY
July 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
We’re joining thousands at Westminster today for the #ActNowChangeForever Mass Lobby!🔈Climate change is one of the greatest threats to wild plants & fungi. We're calling for 2 key things for climate & nature:
🌸End peat sales for horticulture
🌱Create a grassland action plan
https://loom.ly/bRnz7IY
🌸End peat sales for horticulture
🌱Create a grassland action plan
https://loom.ly/bRnz7IY
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Our most irreplaceable and rare habitats need support for robust restoration and protection, especially in the face of ongoing climate and biodiversity crises.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Celtic rainforest in Wales facing extinction crisis, ecologists warns
A rare lichen's last refuge on ancient oak felled by a storm puts a unique forest on the brink.
www.bbc.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Our most irreplaceable and rare habitats need support for robust restoration and protection, especially in the face of ongoing climate and biodiversity crises.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The Planning & Infrastructure Bill risks weakening vital protections & missing the chance to restore wildlife and create healthy neighbourhoods 🏘️
Watch as our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social gives evidence & calls on the Bill to be #WilderByDesign 📺
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch as our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social gives evidence & calls on the Bill to be #WilderByDesign 📺
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
www.parliamentlive.tv
April 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Planning & Infrastructure Bill risks weakening vital protections & missing the chance to restore wildlife and create healthy neighbourhoods 🏘️
Watch as our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social gives evidence & calls on the Bill to be #WilderByDesign 📺
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch as our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social gives evidence & calls on the Bill to be #WilderByDesign 📺
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Improving habitat connectivity is an essential step to combatting the biodiversity crisis📢
Our latest guidance provides support for local authorities in Scotland creating Nature Networks that benefit plants,fungi & planet
Read it now
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/learning-res...
@naturescot.bsky.social
Our latest guidance provides support for local authorities in Scotland creating Nature Networks that benefit plants,fungi & planet
Read it now
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/learning-res...
@naturescot.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Improving habitat connectivity is an essential step to combatting the biodiversity crisis📢
Our latest guidance provides support for local authorities in Scotland creating Nature Networks that benefit plants,fungi & planet
Read it now
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/learning-res...
@naturescot.bsky.social
Our latest guidance provides support for local authorities in Scotland creating Nature Networks that benefit plants,fungi & planet
Read it now
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/learning-res...
@naturescot.bsky.social
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Todays #PlanningBill includes welcome safeguards
to ensure infrastructure &nature recovery can go together🌱
It must be #WilderByDesign & backed by enforcement to protect wildlife &habitats, e.g species-rich grasslands & temperate rainforests @wclnews.bsky.social
👉 www.wcl.org.uk/nature-group...
to ensure infrastructure &nature recovery can go together🌱
It must be #WilderByDesign & backed by enforcement to protect wildlife &habitats, e.g species-rich grasslands & temperate rainforests @wclnews.bsky.social
👉 www.wcl.org.uk/nature-group...
March 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Todays #PlanningBill includes welcome safeguards
to ensure infrastructure &nature recovery can go together🌱
It must be #WilderByDesign & backed by enforcement to protect wildlife &habitats, e.g species-rich grasslands & temperate rainforests @wclnews.bsky.social
👉 www.wcl.org.uk/nature-group...
to ensure infrastructure &nature recovery can go together🌱
It must be #WilderByDesign & backed by enforcement to protect wildlife &habitats, e.g species-rich grasslands & temperate rainforests @wclnews.bsky.social
👉 www.wcl.org.uk/nature-group...
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🌍😷 Excess nitrogen pollutes our rivers, oceans, air, wildlife and climate.
🚜💚🌍 But farmers could improve their environmental impact and save costs by adopting best practice from organic farms, where farmers use nature-based solutions instead of artificial fertilisers youtube.com/shorts/oz9Vq...
🚜💚🌍 But farmers could improve their environmental impact and save costs by adopting best practice from organic farms, where farmers use nature-based solutions instead of artificial fertilisers youtube.com/shorts/oz9Vq...
#Nitrogen pollutes our #rivers, oceans, air, #biodiversity and #climate. So what can we do about it?
YouTube video by The Soil Association Videos
youtube.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌍😷 Excess nitrogen pollutes our rivers, oceans, air, wildlife and climate.
🚜💚🌍 But farmers could improve their environmental impact and save costs by adopting best practice from organic farms, where farmers use nature-based solutions instead of artificial fertilisers youtube.com/shorts/oz9Vq...
🚜💚🌍 But farmers could improve their environmental impact and save costs by adopting best practice from organic farms, where farmers use nature-based solutions instead of artificial fertilisers youtube.com/shorts/oz9Vq...
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Stories and on-the-ground experience can be persuasive
So it's good to see @naturalengland.bsky.social spotlight the role of fantastic NE advise in supporting farmers in their nature-friendly farming journey
Particularly to manage species-rich #grassland in CSHT
https:/linkcuts.org/8zxtc1ee
So it's good to see @naturalengland.bsky.social spotlight the role of fantastic NE advise in supporting farmers in their nature-friendly farming journey
Particularly to manage species-rich #grassland in CSHT
https:/linkcuts.org/8zxtc1ee
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: Supporting farmers and land managers to deliver nature friendly farming
By Peter Craven, Head of Agriculture At Natural England, we know that farming and nature can thrive together, and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) is here to help make that happen. Whether ...
naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
March 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Stories and on-the-ground experience can be persuasive
So it's good to see @naturalengland.bsky.social spotlight the role of fantastic NE advise in supporting farmers in their nature-friendly farming journey
Particularly to manage species-rich #grassland in CSHT
https:/linkcuts.org/8zxtc1ee
So it's good to see @naturalengland.bsky.social spotlight the role of fantastic NE advise in supporting farmers in their nature-friendly farming journey
Particularly to manage species-rich #grassland in CSHT
https:/linkcuts.org/8zxtc1ee
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This is Scarlet Elfcup!♥️
Spot it from December to April in woodlands, growing on dead hardwood🔎
The name “elfcup” comes from folklore, where woodland elves were said to drink or bathe in water collecting in the cups🧝
Have you seen one?👀
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/plants-and-f....
#Fungi #Mycology
Spot it from December to April in woodlands, growing on dead hardwood🔎
The name “elfcup” comes from folklore, where woodland elves were said to drink or bathe in water collecting in the cups🧝
Have you seen one?👀
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/plants-and-f....
#Fungi #Mycology
March 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is Scarlet Elfcup!♥️
Spot it from December to April in woodlands, growing on dead hardwood🔎
The name “elfcup” comes from folklore, where woodland elves were said to drink or bathe in water collecting in the cups🧝
Have you seen one?👀
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/plants-and-f....
#Fungi #Mycology
Spot it from December to April in woodlands, growing on dead hardwood🔎
The name “elfcup” comes from folklore, where woodland elves were said to drink or bathe in water collecting in the cups🧝
Have you seen one?👀
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/plants-and-f....
#Fungi #Mycology
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Here's our response. It really is just symptomatic of the age old problem of governing for nature; duties, reports and tick boxes do very little. We need follow through, action and funding. #WeNeedNature #AngenNatur
If any journalists would like to write this up with further comment, drop us a DM.
If any journalists would like to write this up with further comment, drop us a DM.
March 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Here's our response. It really is just symptomatic of the age old problem of governing for nature; duties, reports and tick boxes do very little. We need follow through, action and funding. #WeNeedNature #AngenNatur
If any journalists would like to write this up with further comment, drop us a DM.
If any journalists would like to write this up with further comment, drop us a DM.
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Did you know there is no dedicated team or person in Defra for grasslands, despite them covering 40% of England?🤯
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more👇
www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more👇
www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
Grassland Gap - A request to government to consider grassland
Plantlife and our partners are calling on the UK Government to prioritise grasslands and commit to developing a Grassland Action Plan for England. Grasslands cover more than 40% of land in the UK, yet...
www.plantlife.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Did you know there is no dedicated team or person in Defra for grasslands, despite them covering 40% of England?🤯
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more👇
www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more👇
www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
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Pleased to be a signatory of this important letter to the Defra Secretary of State
Unlike trees and peatland, there is no Action Plan or Taskforce for grasslands in the UK
We are calling on Government to establish a cross-departmental Grassland Taskforce
www.plantlife.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Unlike trees and peatland, there is no Action Plan or Taskforce for grasslands in the UK
We are calling on Government to establish a cross-departmental Grassland Taskforce
www.plantlife.org.uk/wp-content/u...
February 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Pleased to be a signatory of this important letter to the Defra Secretary of State
Unlike trees and peatland, there is no Action Plan or Taskforce for grasslands in the UK
We are calling on Government to establish a cross-departmental Grassland Taskforce
www.plantlife.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Unlike trees and peatland, there is no Action Plan or Taskforce for grasslands in the UK
We are calling on Government to establish a cross-departmental Grassland Taskforce
www.plantlife.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Reposted by Jenny Hawley
Did you know there is no dedicated team or person in Defra for grasslands, despite them covering 40% of England?🤯
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
February 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Did you know there is no dedicated team or person in Defra for grasslands, despite them covering 40% of England?🤯
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
We're joining @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱
Learn more 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
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Why is there no person or team at Defra working specifically on grasslands, when they cover at least 40% of England?🚨
In an open letter, we're calling on the UK Gov to urgently address this & fully realise the value of grasslands now🌱
Learn more
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
In an open letter, we're calling on the UK Gov to urgently address this & fully realise the value of grasslands now🌱
Learn more
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
February 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Why is there no person or team at Defra working specifically on grasslands, when they cover at least 40% of England?🚨
In an open letter, we're calling on the UK Gov to urgently address this & fully realise the value of grasslands now🌱
Learn more
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
In an open letter, we're calling on the UK Gov to urgently address this & fully realise the value of grasslands now🌱
Learn more
👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/the...
Defra admits #ELM funds used to destroy irreplaceable species-rich grasslands - and proposes no action to stop this. Our grasslands deserve better @plantlifeintl.bsky.social
Blog by John Harold:
8point9.com/public-funds...
Interview with Jo Riggall:
8point9.com/jo-riggall-p...
Blog by John Harold:
8point9.com/public-funds...
Interview with Jo Riggall:
8point9.com/jo-riggall-p...
Public funds used to destroy species-rich grasslands - 8.9ha
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8point9.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Defra admits #ELM funds used to destroy irreplaceable species-rich grasslands - and proposes no action to stop this. Our grasslands deserve better @plantlifeintl.bsky.social
Blog by John Harold:
8point9.com/public-funds...
Interview with Jo Riggall:
8point9.com/jo-riggall-p...
Blog by John Harold:
8point9.com/public-funds...
Interview with Jo Riggall:
8point9.com/jo-riggall-p...
Fair supply chains & more funding for nature-friendly schemes – these are vital reforms for farmers🧑🌾
We’re proud to stand up for farmers & nature🌱@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Read more in the letter to the PM that nature groups across the country have signed👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
We’re proud to stand up for farmers & nature🌱@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Read more in the letter to the PM that nature groups across the country have signed👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
December 9, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Fair supply chains & more funding for nature-friendly schemes – these are vital reforms for farmers🧑🌾
We’re proud to stand up for farmers & nature🌱@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Read more in the letter to the PM that nature groups across the country have signed👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
We’re proud to stand up for farmers & nature🌱@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Read more in the letter to the PM that nature groups across the country have signed👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Britain's extraordinary rainforest #lichen #fungi - find out more about @Love_plants work with partners & landowners - and why gov'ts need to do more to protect & restore it
theguardian.com/environment/...
plantlife.org.uk/protecting-p...
@asrainforest.bsky.social @wtscotsocial.bsky.social
theguardian.com/environment/...
plantlife.org.uk/protecting-p...
@asrainforest.bsky.social @wtscotsocial.bsky.social
Giant slugs and octopus suckers: the weird and wonderful wildlife at risk in Britain’s vanishing rainforests
The forests are home to eagles and lichen which looks like dragon skin, say conservationists battling to save them
theguardian.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Britain's extraordinary rainforest #lichen #fungi - find out more about @Love_plants work with partners & landowners - and why gov'ts need to do more to protect & restore it
theguardian.com/environment/...
plantlife.org.uk/protecting-p...
@asrainforest.bsky.social @wtscotsocial.bsky.social
theguardian.com/environment/...
plantlife.org.uk/protecting-p...
@asrainforest.bsky.social @wtscotsocial.bsky.social
Think Global Act Local: How Local Nature Recovery Strategies can scale up to help England meet global #biodiversity targets
By Meg Griffiths @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social & ptes.org
@wclnews.bsky.social www.wcl.org.uk/power-of-lnrs-to-deliver-global-targets.asp
By Meg Griffiths @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social & ptes.org
@wclnews.bsky.social www.wcl.org.uk/power-of-lnrs-to-deliver-global-targets.asp
Think Global Act Local: The latent power of the LNRSs to deliver global targets
How Local Nature Recovery Strategies can scale up to help England meet national and international commitments to protect biodiversity.
www.wcl.org.uk
November 28, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Think Global Act Local: How Local Nature Recovery Strategies can scale up to help England meet global #biodiversity targets
By Meg Griffiths @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social & ptes.org
@wclnews.bsky.social www.wcl.org.uk/power-of-lnrs-to-deliver-global-targets.asp
By Meg Griffiths @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social & ptes.org
@wclnews.bsky.social www.wcl.org.uk/power-of-lnrs-to-deliver-global-targets.asp
Reposted by Jenny Hawley
✊ Our united, cross-party call to MPs is clear.
🗳️ On 24 January, we need you to follow the science—and help secure a liveable future—by voting for the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 Join us—email your MP today—and ask them to back the #CANBill.
👉 action.zerohour.uk
🗳️ On 24 January, we need you to follow the science—and help secure a liveable future—by voting for the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 Join us—email your MP today—and ask them to back the #CANBill.
👉 action.zerohour.uk
November 27, 2024 at 5:46 PM
✊ Our united, cross-party call to MPs is clear.
🗳️ On 24 January, we need you to follow the science—and help secure a liveable future—by voting for the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 Join us—email your MP today—and ask them to back the #CANBill.
👉 action.zerohour.uk
🗳️ On 24 January, we need you to follow the science—and help secure a liveable future—by voting for the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 Join us—email your MP today—and ask them to back the #CANBill.
👉 action.zerohour.uk
Reposted by Jenny Hawley
The Scottish Government biodiversity strategy and delivery plan, published today, is an important part of addressing nature’s decline in Scotland.
It is welcome that the Scottish Government is acting, but how this strategy is funded and delivered will determine whether it helps restore nature.
It is welcome that the Scottish Government is acting, but how this strategy is funded and delivered will determine whether it helps restore nature.
November 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
The Scottish Government biodiversity strategy and delivery plan, published today, is an important part of addressing nature’s decline in Scotland.
It is welcome that the Scottish Government is acting, but how this strategy is funded and delivered will determine whether it helps restore nature.
It is welcome that the Scottish Government is acting, but how this strategy is funded and delivered will determine whether it helps restore nature.