A REPORT has revealed that action needs to be taken to protect wildlife and landscapes in Notts.

According to a report by Natural England, the East Midlands is expected to see the most severe increases in temperature and decreases in rainfall as a result of climate change.

Natural England is calling for a new way to manage the environment to ensure areas and species are protected. The group has been working with the Wildlife Trust to plant reed beds at Attenborough nature reserve as well as with farmers.

Natural England's regional director in the East Midlands, Maddy Jago, said: "The way things are going, we are in real danger of losing some of our precious wildlife altogether. We need to act together, and act now. We have been working to ensure that the condition of our sites which are special for wildlife, rocks and grasslands have improved significantly.

"We are working closely with developers and local authorities to ensure that developments are sustainable, that green space is provided within them and that access to natural areas is improved."

In north Notts a pilot project is being launched where farmers are being paid to improve the habitat for vulnerable birds on arable land.