ALICE HARDIMAN
RSPB England head of policy and advocacy
“2022 was a tumultuous year for nature. Avian influenza sustained its assault on our seabird and wading bird populations throughout summer and a difficult winter. From puffins and gannets to barnacle geese and swans, the spread across all four corners of the UK has been unprecedented, putting species such as the great skua at risk of global extinction. In Westminster, long-standing protections of our wildlife were threatened by an attack on nature.
“Pressures on our natural world mustn’t be dealt with in isolation. This year must see UK governments implement a long-term vision to guarantee wildlife, our best places for nature and our own futures are on the path to recovery and protection by 2030.
“With commitment and ambition, the UK could become a leader on the
