Hampshire councillors urge government to rethink plans, fearing weaker safeguards for chalk streams vital for biodiversity. Hampshire Councillors Unite to Protect Rare Chalk Streams Many Hampshire councillors want to protect chalk streams. They asked the government to rethink its plans, fearing the changes weaken safeguards. The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust agrees. They…
Make It Wild receives recognition for ecological work at the Northern Enterprise Awards in 2024. Make It Wild Honored at Northern Enterprise Awards 2024 Make It Wild won an award. The Northern Enterprise Awards recognized them in 2024. This was for their hard work in ecological restoration. Make It Wild is based in Harrogate, England.…
Buckinghamshire Council seeks public input for local nature plan. Share your ideas by March 24, 2025. Shape Nature’s Future: Bucks Residents Invited to Share Their Views Buckinghamshire Council needs your feedback. They are working on a local nature plan that covers both Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. This area has many diverse plants and animals. Chalk…
Salisbury votes on a plan covering housing, biodiversity, climate, transportation, and more. This could influence funding. Salisbury Residents to Vote on Neighbourhood Plan Next Week The SNDP includes policies on many topics. Housing, biodiversity, and climate change are covered. Transportation, healthcare, and parking are also included. Furthermore, tourism is addressed, along with river and field…
Council proposes cutting six trees to increase sunlight on the River Wye and enhance biodiversity. Wycombe Tree Removal to Boost River Wye Light and Biodiversity Hey, you know the Wye riverbank near London Road? The council wants your thoughts on some changes there. They’re working near Kingsmead Recreation Ground too. Speak up by February 25th!…
Fifty trees were planted at Bury Grounds in Rickmansworth to boost biodiversity and combat climate change. Volunteers aided the effort. Rickmansworth: Fifty New Trees at Bury Grounds Enhance Local Wildlife Volunteers planted trees at the Bury Grounds. It’s a 4.2-hectare green space that used to belong to Bury House, the town’s former manor. Many tree…
Council approved extensions, tree work, and discharged building conditions in February for various properties. Torfaen Council Approves Latest Planning Applications This Month I saw the council approved some building stuff. It happened the week of February 10th. A front extension got approved for 36 Caernarvon Crescent. Construction needs to start within five years. They have…
A multimillion pound scheme has restored habitats and protected sites in the New Forest, benefiting wildlife and communities. New Forest Habitat Restoration Project Receives Multi Million Funding The Verderers manage the Higher Level Stewardship scheme. This program started in 2010, bringing £2 million annually into the New Forest area. Forestry England and the National Park…
The Wrecclesham Conservation Group marks a year of wildlife projects, community engagement, and biodiversity. Wrecclesham Conservation Group Celebrates a Year of Green Progress Imagine a frosty morning in a churchyard. It’s in south Farnham. The air is cold, and the grass is white. People are searching for creatures. Gardeners usually don’t like these creatures. The…
Tree planting at Levisham Brow honors loved ones, boosts biodiversity, and funds nature programs for kids, securing a lasting legacy. Levisham Brow Trees: A Legacy for Nature and Future Generations A local charity runs Planting a Lasting Legacy. It helps boost biodiversity and strengthen nature. The project plants trees at Levisham Brow. This scenic spot…