Getting Wild About Gardens
The buzz of a bee, the sweet scent of honeysuckle, these precious moments are not only a delight to experience in our gardens, they’re absolutely vital if we’re going to protect, restore and…
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Be a force for nature
With the Nature Positive Bill just around the corner in Wales, we are supporting the launch of a new Wales-wide campaign - Force for Nature - and you are invited!
An update from the trusts in Wales, May/June 23
The trusts aross Wales have been busy with plenty of campaigns, appeals, project work, reserve management and much more! Get a taste of what they have been up to right here.
An update from the trusts in Wales, April 23
The trusts aross Wales have been busy very with plenty of campaigns, appeals, project work, reserve management and much more! Get a taste of what they have been up to right here.
My inspiration
Tony, environmentalist and author, gets inspiration from being outside. His dogs do too. Growing up with a passion for the natural world, progressing to ornithology, a deep and growing conviction…
The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
How is a nuclear power plant in Somerset affecting Welsh wildlife?
It’s old news that the world needs to get its act together and move away from fossil fuels and move to renewable and low-carbon ways to produce the energy we need. Hence, the UK Government have commissioned the French company EDF to build a new nuclear power plant just across the Seven Estuary at Hinckley known as Hinkley Point C.
Agriculture (Wales) bill
We have a huge opportunity in Wales to change the way we manage our land through the newly introduced Agriculture (WALES) Bill, and the public in this campaign have the power to tell their elected representatives that they want to see a strong bill being delivered across Wales.
Mauve stinger
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
Ecological Surveys, EIA and HRA
Surveys should be carried out by professional ecologists, registered with IEEM. When surveys involve protected species, such as bats, great crested newts or dormice, the surveyor should hold a license from Natural Resources Wales.
Dead man's fingers
These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.