The Wildlife Trust urges East West Rail to enhance protection for habitats and rare bats along its route. Rail Plan Needs Stronger Nature Protection Says Wildlife Trust Wildlife experts say East West Railway must do more. They need to protect habitats and rare bats. This concerns the planned railway line. The Wildlife Trust warned about…
Partnership surveyed nearly 4000 hectares in 2024.Restoration efforts aim to reverse damage and protect peatlands for future. Northumberland Peat Partnership Reveals Survey Progress The Northumberland Peat Partnership exists. They focus on areas north of the A69, extending to the Scottish border. That area covers 142,000 hectares of peat land. In 2024, they surveyed almost 4,000…
Six rare bird species spotted in Wiltshire include the Hen Harrier, Siberian Chiffchaff, and Ring-necked Duck. Rare Birds Delight Wiltshire Birdwatchers: Hen Harrier Among Six Species This county is great for bird watching. You can find birds in grasslands, rivers, and lakes. These areas are home to many bird species all year. BirdGuides spotted birds…
Nest box approved for Bradford City Hall to aid peregrine breeding. CCTV to monitor birds. Community project for 2025. Chris Packham Backed Peregrine Nest Box Approved for Bradford City Hall Bradford has a Peregrine Trail project. Natural England provides the funding. The project makes Bradford better for birds of prey. It’s already put a nest…
Ebbsfleet Central West development stalled to protect rare jumping spiders. Natural England intervenes, impacting housing plans. Spider Halt: 1,300 Homes Delayed in Ebbsfleet Garden City Project Part of a big housing project stopped. This project is called Ebbsfleet Garden City, and it plans to build 15,000 homes total. Now, construction on one area is paused.…
Discover Taunton events: nature at the library, chocolate tasting, jazz, Nordic choir, and fairy makeup workshops. Taunton Events This Week February 14 to 20: Nature, Music, More! Taunton Library has a free nature event. It is interactive and organized by Somerset Libraries, with help from Natural England, Somerset Wildlife Trust, and National Trust. It happens…
Video shows surveyors stuck in mud at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay. Coastal conditions warning issued by council. Surveyors Stranded in Mud at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve Hey, guess what I just saw! Some workers got really stuck in the mud. It happened at Shellness Point. That’s part of a nature reserve, Sandwich and…
Residents oppose a 150-home plan near Chipperfield Road, citing traffic, environment, and strained infrastructure. Kings Langley Residents Object to 150 Home Green Belt Development Dacorum Council got a housing plan last month. It’s for land near Chipperfield Road. The plan includes homes with two to five bedrooms. Silversaw, Hill Group, and JTP are working together.…
Inquiry begins February 20 after plans for 315 homes, a heritage center, and more, near Salisbury, faced rejection. Old Sarum Airfield Inquiry: Planning Review Starts February 20th A project faced rejection. They planned 315 homes near Salisbury, but Wiltshire’s planning team denied it in August. The plan included more than houses. It featured a control…
Plan to remove some sea defences so nature can reshape beach. Improves nature and helps coastal issues. Dorset Coastline Sea Defences Could Be Removed For Natural Beach The plan is to let nature shape the beach. This should create a more natural beach in a few years. They asked Dorset Council for permission. The request…