The United Kingdom has been declared one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Often described as a green and pleasant land, the UK—England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland—has experienced a significant loss of biodiversity over the past 50 years. This is according to a recent study that examined Great Britain's and Northern Ireland's wildlife and habitats. Its conclusions make for alarming reading and underline why the British Isles urgently need to address a growing biodiversity crisis. So, why is biodiversity declining in the UK?
Click through this gallery and find out more about the threat facing the UK's wildlife and habitats.