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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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The Pew Charitable Trusts argues that well-designed wildlife crossings, such as bridges and underpasses that let animals safely cross roads, would benefit both wildlife and nearby communities. The group says smarter infrastructure can reduce animal-vehicle collisions, protect drivers, and reconnect fragmented habitats, and is encouraging policymakers to invest in such projects.