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The Wildlife Trusts
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- 1Mega-dairies pushing nature to breaking point, conservationists warn▼Rise of 'mega-dairies' pushing nature to breaking point
Conservation group The Wildlife Trusts warns that the rise of large-scale industrial 'mega-dairies' in Britain is placing serious pressure on nature and wildlife. The organisation argues intensive dairy farming practices are degrading habitats and pushing ecosystems toward collapse, and is calling for greater scrutiny of how the expansion of these farms affects the countryside.
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Pew Charitable Trusts reports that well-designed wildlife crossings—structures that allow animals to safely cross roads—would deliver benefits to communities, including fewer vehicle-animal collisions and improved habitat connectivity. The piece argues that thoughtful infrastructure planning can protect both wildlife and drivers, and is drawing attention to crossings as a practical investment for policymakers considering transportation and conservation spending.