Hampshire Friends of the Earth

Welcome to our new site! Please change your bookmark/favourites list to http://www.hantsfoenet.org.uk. The new site does not look much different at present but will quickly evolve.

Who are we?

We are an umbrella group for all of the Friends of the Earth Local Groups in Hampshire - acting as support for local groups as well as providing information for those interested in environmental issues.

What do we do?

You name it, we do it! We primarily support and instigate campaigns within your local area as well as nationally and internationally.

What will you find in this site?

This site will provide you with details of your local group as well as general information on what you can do to improve your environment.

A quarry near you?

HCC are identifying sites for quarrying and waste management throughout the county for the next 20 years. Find out where they are in your area.

Tesco Looms Large

FOE groups in Havant and Fareham are taking on the almighty Tesco in a bid to get new giant stores thrown out. FOE says these new monster stores will kill traditional town centres and eventually take away real choice. For more info see www.tescopoly.org.uk

Latest news on the Havant campaign this is being run by a new group localshoplocal in conjunction with the Havant FoE.

Take off for alliance against bigger airport

Hampshire FOE network is joining forces with Greepeace, Airport Watch and local residents groups to campaign against a massive expansion of Southampton Airport. BAA, the owners, are planning to double the number of passengers from 1.5 million to 3 million by 2015 and double it again to 6 million by 2030.. Further information and how you can get involved >>

The "Oil for ape scandal"

Friends of the Earth launched a new report on the far-reaching impacts of the palm oil industry this month. The report called "The oil for ape scandal" links the demand for palm oil to the impending extinction of the orang-utan. The report states that without urgent intervention, the palm oil trade will probably cause the extinction of the orang-utan within 12 years.. further information >>

South Hampshire Unheard Voices (SHUV)

Hampshire FOE network has teamed up with South Hampshire Unheard Voices ( SHUV) to oppose plans to build 4000 houses a year for the next 20 years on sites between Havant and Southampton. Made up of 25 organisations, SHUV has submitted its detailed response to the South East Regional Assemble (SERA) planning consultation for the region 2... further information >>