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Thousands of animal and plant species in decline across the UK

One sixth of species on the state of UK nature is at risk of 1． (disappear) from England, Scotland and Wales. The conservation organisations behind the report are calling for an urgent expansion of nature-friendly farming schemes 2． (prevent) the ongoing loss of UK wildlife. The abundance of more than 700 land and freshwater species in the UK 3． (decrease) by 19 per cent, on average, since 1970, the study found. This average figure includes a decline in 38 percent of land and freshwater species and 4． increase in the abundance of 27 per cent of these species. On a positive note, localised efforts to restore nature have led to the 5． (recover) of species such as the Duke of Burgundy butterfly (Hamearis lucina) and natterjack toads (Epidalea calamita), he says. “We just need to do it on a larger scale.” Now, the UK has agreed to restore 30 percent of land and sea by 2030. “6． (take) action will be good for people’s well-being, mental health, and support 7． (health) food, fibre and clean air,” says Gregory. On 28 September, Packham will also join dozens of organisations in protests calling for stronger policies to support nature-friendly farming, fishing and forestry in the UK. “My view is that agricultural schemes 8． support biodiversity need to be 9． (effective) implemented, need massive public investment and they need to be decentralised so farmers are empowered to adapt them10． their farms.”