The chief executive of a Hampshire wildlife trust has been named one of the UK's top 100 environmental professionals.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's (HIWWT) Debbie Tann MBE was included in the ENDS Report Power List 2025, which recognises the most influential voices in the environment sector.
The ENDS Report, a leading publication covering environmental policy, business and sustainability, compiles the Power List annually to celebrate those who have made the greatest impact over the past two years.
The list celebrates campaigners shaping legislation and policy, as well as the unsung heroes delivering positive change through transformative, on-the-ground projects.
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Debbie was recognised in the Campaigner category for her role in leading the trust's nutrient neutrality work, which involves restoring degraded land into thriving habitats that reduce pollution at its source, protect fragile ecosystems and set a new standard for sustainable development.
She was also celebrated for her strategic leadership in driving forward the trust's Wilder 2030 Strategy, which aims to restore nature in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Debbie said: "At a time when nature is too often seen as an obstacle to progress, this recognition is a powerful reminder: real progress works with nature, not against it.
"We are facing unprecedented pressures, it’s more important than ever that we step up.
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"Protecting, rewilding and restoring our natural landscapes is vital for wildlife, and essential for our own future - including our economy, our resilience, and our wellbeing.
"This recognition is not just a personal honour, it’s a celebration of everyone, volunteers, staff, partners and local communities, who are committed to giving nature a louder voice.
"It’s also a reminder of the urgency. The climate and nature crisis is real, and the time to act is now."
Under Debbie's leadership, the trust has become a leader in tackling nutrient pollution, one of the most significant threats to the health of the UK’s freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Through its pioneering nutrient neutrality scheme, the trust is restoring degraded farmland back to nature, which absorbs excess nutrients, reduces pollution flowing into fragile waterways like the Solent, and creates vital homes for wildlife.
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