Most UK adults think nature is in urgent need of protection – poll

YouGov survey for major charities finds 81% believe wildlife and environment are under threat

A majority of the public believe nature is under threat and needs urgent action to protect and restore it, according to a YouGov poll.

The poll for the National Trust, RSPB and WWF comes as they and other mainstream green groups are mobilising their millions of members to counter what they say is the government's attack on nature.