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The largest programme in history to discover life in our ocean was unveiled earlier this year – Ocean Census – with the ambitious target of finding at least 100,000 new marine species in the first decade. Knowledge gathered will revolutionise our understanding of life on Earth and how to protect the ocean – the environment … Read more
Three years on from the ‘knitting together’ of 3,400 hectares of priority habitat to create the UK’s first-ever ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) on the Purbeck Heaths in Dorset, where the BBC filmed Springwatch this year, the National Trust is working with reserve partners on an ambitious project to create a 1,370-hectare open ‘savannah’ for … Read more
The winner of the first ever Esmond B Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize has been announced as Dr Paula Kahumbu. Paula is an inspiring biologist and ecologist from Kenya, working to not only conserve wildlife, but also to encourage Africans to become the primary storytellers about African wildlife. The Prize marks and celebrates the legacy of … Read more
Nature charities from the four nations of the UK – Scottish Wildlife Trust, Ulster Wildlife, Wildlife Trusts Wales and The Wildlife Trusts – have denounced the Retained EU Law Bill (REUL) due back in the Commons today, Wednesday 18th January. The Retained EU Law Bill is scheduled to have its Report Stage, and third and final reading in the House of Commons, … Read more
REVIEW In Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks: and Other Incredible Creature Features, authors Alex Morss and Sean Taylor have created a fascinating collection of unusual creatures with amazing characteristics, celebrating the diversity of life on earth. From puzzling toes to weird ears, and all the other body parts in between, the book includes fantastic illustrations and … Read more
A new sustainable adventure travel company – Slow Adventure – has recently launched, offering adventures that give power back to local communities. The company supports fair and transparent conservation funding, reinforces the importance of nature so that it is valued and helps adventurers choose how to give back. Slow adventures are immersive and mindful journeys that maximise time … Read more
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The largest hibernation of pipistrelle bats in the UK has been recorded at Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland. Sixty-one pipistrelle bats were found in stone crevices and in the arches of a balcony at the hall earlier this year, revealing previously unknown information about the bats’ hibernation habits. Ecologists had believed that the pipistrelle prefers … Read more
The first ever survey of seal pups in the Thames Estuary has been carried out by marine biologists. Positive findings will now be used to provide evidence of the estuary’s ecological importance. The inaugural harbour seal breeding survey was conducted via sea, land and air over a four day period (1-4 July), led by international conservation … Read more
London’s community farms and gardens offer a welcome retreat in the heart of the city and a break from the urban grind. It may surprise some people how many centres operate within London, behind high-rise buildings and away from busy roads. Offering ways to improve the local environment, encourage wildlife and even learn new skills … Read more
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