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Hazel Draper

@hazelwildcard.bsky.social
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‘Hope is the thing with feathers’. 🕊Climate and Nature Activist, 💚 Wild Card co-founder at wildcard.land

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VoteClimate.uk @voteclimateuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨 El Nino could kill almost half a million people by February www.newscientist.com/article/2590...
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El Niño heat could kill half a million people by February | New Scientist
Higher temperatures around the world due to the record-breaking El Niño will lead to an estimated 450,000 extra deaths by February unless swift action is taken, warn researchers
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This is so weird. Totally at my end. I only persisted as I’m interested. I’ll check it out on instagram
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I’m not seeing any images either
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I’m not sure if it’s just me but I’m not seeing anything to click through to
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 09/09/2026
Please add your name so that our moorlands can be rewetted; so that native raptors are no longer persecuted; so that our soil and water are no longer contaminated by lead shot; so that our wild birds no longer have to compete with an estimated 60 million non-native game birds released annually
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Data centres are springing up everywhere, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new data centres until the government gets a grip on the situation. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/put...
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Stop data centres draining our precious resources
Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The chicken industry is doing vast damage to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big Chicken. I've signed the petition to stop it 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Big Chicken Choking our Rivers
Watching Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, I was shocked to see the damage the chicken industry is doing to rivers, communities and animals. And now I’ve learned the Government wants to expand Big ...
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 19/08/2026
Ask the Minister for Nature to protect our most biodiverse habitat! 🌳 Send your message here actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-... #Rewilding #AncientWoodland #GhostWoods
Caption at the base reads Ask the Minister for Nature: Protect and restore our ancient woodland! Image is a screenshot of the page you would click through to and has a graphic of a hand writing. These images are laid over a blurred photo of a bluebell wood
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Join me and @wildcard.land by writing to ask the Minister for Nature, @jenny4suffcoast.bsky.social, to protect our most biodiverse habitat! Send an email here 👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Ask the Minister for Nature to protect our most biodiverse habitat!
Ancient Woodlands are England's most biodiverse habitat, but tragically only cover 2.6% of our country. 40% of these precious habitats are currently being suffocated beneath non-native plantations, an...
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Also worth noting DEFRA’s response: ‘Peatland restoration is the most effective, sustainable, and long-term solution for reducing fuel load on degraded peatlands, as wetter, healthy-functioning peatlands hold more water in the landscape for longer and are more resilient to the impacts of wildfire.'
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
And then this piece by Ben Goldsmith in The Spectator argues that rewilding is our best defence against wildfires … 4/5 spectator.com/article/rewi...
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Rewilding is the best defence against wildfires
Rewilding is not the cause of Britain's worsening upland wildfires. Increasingly, it looks like one of the most promising solutions.
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
And then there’s this article in The Conversation on how rewilding can help stop the spread of wildfires 3/5 theconversation.com/how-rewildin...
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How rewilding could help stop the spread of Britain’s wildfires
Done properly, rewilded landscapes are more fire-resistant.
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
… There’s this reflective read from the brilliant folk at @scotlandtbp.bsky.social which considers the issue of fuel load and wildfires alongside restoration/rewilding work 2/5 www.scotlandbigpicture.com/opinion/wild...
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Wildfire: beyond the blame game
<p>Following his experience fighting the devastating wildfires that have ravaged part of the Cairngorms National Park, rewilding advocate Hugh Webster discusses how we might reconcile nature restorati...
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Linked by who? 🤨 Ah, that would be the Moorland Association, the Countryside Alliance, the Country Land and Business Association and a guy who played cricket. Must be true then 🙄 On the other hand … 1/5
Screenshot of Daily Mail headline ‘Rewilding link to record fires: After 1,017 wildfires ALREADY this year, eco-dogma is blamed for turning the country into a tinderbox
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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 08/08/2026
#OtD 8 Aug 1845 UK Parliament passed an enclosure act taking away public land and appointing officials who could enclose more land without approval from MPs – one of 5,000 such acts passed. This dispossession created the working class stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1076...
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I've signed the petition calling on the Government to make wildfire prevention and climate resilience a national priority. Join me and help protect the places we love. campaigns.nationaltrust.org.uk/page/196457/...
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I've signed. Will you? Add your name to help make wildfire prevention and climate resilience a national priority, and stand with the communities affected by wildfires.
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 06/08/2026
Back in February we published a blog on the wonders of sphagnum moss. In this time of escalating and very real concern about climate change and the associated fires, drought, and floods it’s a positive read. wildcard.land/2026/02/rewi...
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Rewilding Species Of The Month: Sphagnum Moss - Wild Card
Find out why sphagnum moss has been called a 'Miracle Moss' and ‘The Most Important Plant on Earth’ in our latest rewilding species blog.
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Very happy to sign this petition to protect our ancient woodlands actionnetwork.org/petitions/52...
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Save our Ancient Woodlands
Britain’s oldest living residents are under threat. They have been with us for hundreds of years but their rights are not recognised. Thousands of ancient trees are being destroyed as part of developm...
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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
There's been growing recognition, in recent years, of the mental health benefits of spending time in nature But I'm not sure it's quite the same when all you can see are signs of nature dying
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Microsoft wants to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but we need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Stop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!
Microsoft want to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition.
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We did it! Epic good news story 🔥🙌
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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Wildfires are an increasing reality in Scotland – but one we can better prepare for, manage and reduce the risk of. @scotrewilding.bsky.social has published a statement exploring this in more detail: 👉 bit.ly/45tCPoQ We remain determined to work for a more resilient, nature-rich future. 🧵3/3
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Statement: Cairngorms wildfire: why public education on fire risk and long-term investment in resilience are vital - The Scottish Rewilding Alliance
The Scottish Rewilding Alliance expresses its deep gratitude to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, other emergency responders, conservation staff, farmers, gamekeepers, pilots, land managers, local...
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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Prime Minister of Spain: “This climate emergency is exceeding every threshold and scale that scientists have long warned all of Spain and Europe about.” This is the realistic climate discourse the world needs. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/w...
"These are difficult hours," Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said
Monday afternoon during a news conference in Castellón, on Spain's eastern coast, where a new fire raged and forced thousands of new evacuations.
In the face of what his government has called the largest fires in the country's history, and after a summer of record-breaking heat waves, he called for a national pact with all Spain's political parties to work together to prevent blazes that he attributed to climate change.
"This climate emergency is exceeding every threshold and scale that scientists have long warned all of Spain and Europe about," he said.
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🌍 5 Prime Ministers, 5 years. A climate and nature crisis that will not wait. How can Andy Burnham make Britain start to believe again? By addressing the crisis reshaping communities' lives across the UK. 📣 Tell him that he needs to Secure Our Future. ✍️ Sign our petition today: zerohour.uk/andy
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Privatised water has failed us. I’m backing @labourlewis.bsky.social’s call to ensure Andy Burnham meets water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water bosses who’ve profited from the system. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
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Dear Andy Burnham, meet with water campaigners to discuss bringing water back into public ownership
Privatised water is a complete failure. I’m backing Clive Lewis' call to ensure that Andy Burnham meets frontline water campaigners who’ve fought for years to clean up our water -not just the water ...
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Hard to think of a more deeply damaging start to Burnham’s premiership than giving green light to new oil & gas in N. Sea, if true. It won’t lower bills or lead to greater energy security but will drive an even hotter planet. What a terrible signal to give to rest of the world #ClimateVandalism
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BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) on X
Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister on Monday, the BBC has been told. The announcement will form part of a flurry of policy m...
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 16/07/2026
This week the Church of England voted down committing to #30by30… But you shouldn’t feel powerless! Here are three things you can do to push the Church to act for nature 👇 1/4
Message reads ‘feeling powerless against big landowners? Do This and then an arrow. It appears above and below a screenshot of the Guardian headline ‘Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 15/07/2026
Yesterday a motion to commit @churchofengland.org to #30by30 was *technically* passed... but stripped of all measurable area-based targets and ambition. Watch the video we presented to the Church during yesterday's debate - would you vote yes for nature? Comment below 👇 buff.ly/AK5ejDw
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Message To Synod
In July 2026 The Church of England's General Synod had a fantastic opportunity to restore nature on their vast land holdings. This video was created in support of the motion.
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
That’s what they’ve said but a leading KC has looked into this and found there’s no legal reason holding them back wildcard.land/app/uploads/...
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 14/07/2026
BREAKING: The Church of England makes landmark commitment to... business as usual? 🤔 This comes at the same time that the Church announces new teachings for the "mass extinction crisis". The Church of England can talk the talk, but clearly they can't walk the (nature) walk. #SynodVoteForNature
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WildDartmoor @tonydartmoor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
England’s new 30x30 plan was published yesterday on how we get to 30% of land being protected for nature by 2030. But almost immediately, one of the country’s biggest institutional landowners, the Church of England, rejects a measurable 30% restoration target for its own estate. 🧵
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I watched the livestream. There were some incredible speeches from Church of England members speaking in favour of the motion on nature restoration. It’s incredibly upsetting that this motion was foiled at the final hurdle by a bishop’s weakening amendment because growth etc.
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Emma Cameron @ecameron.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Nature is struggling and this is depressing. The Church of England has voted against plans to restore 30% of its land for nature. The C of E owns about 105,000 acres of land. Currently just 3.5% of its land is used for nature restoration. #restorenature @churchofengland.org @wildcard.land #30x30
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Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 14/07/2026
Today the @churchofengland.org will vote on restoring nature on 30% of its vast landholdings by 2030. Former @archbishopofcanterbury.org Rowan Williams says the Church *must* pass this motion. Read here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202... #SynodVoteForNature #30by30
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Critical juncture for nature
It is vital that a Synod motion on biodiversity receive support, writes Rowan Williams
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The Church of England is one of the biggest landowners in the UK. Its secretive investment arm, the Church Commissioners, manages a portfolio worth over £11bn. It's time for the Church to put nature first. #SynodVoteForNature
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 13/07/2026
Fantastic analysis from @guyshrubsole.bsky.social on the Government's 30by30 delivery plan 👇
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"Pathetic": I told the Guardian what I think about the Starmer government's plan for nature It's more of the failed politics of the past 40yrs: failing to take public control of the nature crisis & contracting it out to private landowners. Burnham must do better www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Plan to restore nature in England by 2030 criticised as ‘completely insufficient’
Critics accuse ministers of failing to take control of nature crisis and leaving it to private landowners to act voluntarily
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A really important message from @chrisgpackham.bsky.social. Church leaders have a moral responsibility to protect the natural world & they have the perfect opportunity to decide to do so on Tuesday - see @wildcard.land for details of how you can add your voice & make sure they do the right thing👇
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
@joshfg.bsky.social this looks like something that you would likely be supportive of. Please could you vote for this
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
That’s the one
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Bilberries for breakfast and back before 9 with a very happy worn out doggie
A bilberry bush dripping with ripe berriesSunlight shines bright across the river valley. A very wet spaniel is smiling with a ball at his feet
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 09/07/2026
A message to the General Synod of the @churchofengland.org. Vote for nature next Tuesday! Watch our message here 👇 #SynodVoteForNature www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmNL...
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Dear General Synod
A heartfelt message to members of the Church of England General Synod asking them to support Val Plumb's motion for to protect nature on Church Commissioners' land in line with the scale and urgency…
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thank you. I recognise it’s your members’ decision
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Please don’t stand in this farce. Stand in the real by election that follows the standards committee result instead
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
On my way, Clacton.
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Hazel Draper @hazelwildcard.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Please make it a straight up run between Farage and Binface. Show Farage up for the con artist he is
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
After I wrote last week's column, I learnt that a neighbour with severe disabilities, an extremely tough & resourceful woman who lived to the full, died in the heatwave. Everyone here is devastated. I can scarcely express my anger towards a mindset that treats people like her as collateral damage. 🧵
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John Fody @j-fodi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A restoration success! 🌰
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Trees for Life @treesforlife.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Over 11 million rare tree seeds collected by hand 🌰🌳 Thanks to the dedication of around 100 incredible volunteers, our Tree Seed Collection Project with @wtscotsocial.bsky.social has collected seeds from remote #woodlands and Scotland's rainforest. Read more 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/volunteers-c...
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Volunteers collect over 11m rare seeds by hand from remote areas to restore Scotland’s native woodlands and rainforest - Trees for Life
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 01/07/2026
Happy #RewildingRoundup !!! 🦋🦫🌷🌱🐞 It's been a minute since we did one of these, and I think we all need some good news right now. 🎓 The government has finally announced plans for a Natural History GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to empower young people to protect the natural world.
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