Ecology

What are grasslands exactly…..

Wildlife-rich grasslands were at the heart of the English landscape. It has been suggested that they have been in existence for over 6000 years, created as a result of human activity. This means that although they are…

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If you are wondering whether installing a small wildflower meadow will make a difference to the local wildlife in your area, then the answer is most definitely yes it will. Any suitable habitat even 1m² will make a difference,…

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In recent years the fundamental importance of open spaces with regard to the well-being of individuals in urban areas, has been increasingly recognised
A fine example of this can be seen with Marsh Lane in Leyton, as part of on-going improvement works funded…

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Its comforting to think that something as prestigious as the Olympics puts an emphases on biodiversity and sustainability.
In order to fulfil this ideal ‘The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012’ was set up on January 2007. This is an…

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Project: SINC at Popley Fields, Basingstoke
Back in 2007 a large area which was already a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), needed to be re-created for Great Crested Newts at Popley Ponds, Basingstoke, before redevelopment of the adjacent…

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We are very proud to say that we regularly work closely with organisations such as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust and the RSPB to name a few.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust have been involved with…

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With our wildlife habitats increasingly under threat, especially wildflower meadows, every garden should be treated as a potential nature reserve, rather than solely a designed space for the needs of humans.
If you garden for wildlife…

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We have been watching with interest the bee hotel that is positioned within our courtyard on our outside office wall. It is a perfect setting; the courtyard is rather sheltered, quite quiet and has a lovely area of Wildflower…

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When you hear talk about environmental responsibilities, biodiversity and conservation, farmers tend to receive a lot of criticism on these particularly important issues. But is it justifiable, or are farmers getting unwarranted criticism because they are the easy targets?
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Friends of the Earth are promoting their new campaign to save the bee, with the aim to create awareness, in the hope that the powers that ‘bee’ will be inspired to take action before it is too late.
We were…

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