England becoming a country of 'beauty spots rather than beauty', and must act fast to address declining biodiversity, says the government’s environment watchdog
… England becoming a country of 'beauty spots rather than beauty', and must act fast to address … the next 20-30 years without urgent action. Beauty spots At a local level, biodiversity …
When Oxeye daises looked like taking over her mini-meadow, Jo Cartmell was tempted to intervene. But instead, she held back and let nature take its course. Now, a few seasons later, the floral diversity has only increased, taking in some unexpected but welcome arrivals - along with their insect companions, all making their home on what used to be an unloved patch of lawn.
… what used to be an unloved patch of lawn. The beauty of a wildflower meadow is that it is … and is immersed amidst endlessly fascinating beauty and a constantly changing scene. The … enough how beneficial a wildflower meadow's beauty, wildlife and perfume is for your …
The species has gone from a small number of breeding pairs in Wales to thousands of birds across the UK.
… "radical" at the time, conservationists said. Beauty Red kites, a large bird of prey that … in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in an area on the border of …
Filling your garden with wildflowers helps honeybees and butterflies, and creates a relaxed mood. And, from the Easton Walled Garden to Sissinghurst, there's plenty of inspiration
… add to them. Wildflowers have a natural, easy beauty about them – perhaps simply because … there are many that will add an abundance of beauty and butterflies to whatever your garden …
The Wildlife Trusts has launched its 'Leave it Wild' campaign.
… their land wild to boost biodiversity. Beauty Dr Craig Bennett, chief executive of … ourselves to be perfect and celebrate natural beauty, not preened perfection!" This Author …
Making the most of the UK’s bountiful flora, Union’s four fragrances are an olfactory celebration of the British countryside, says Ruth Styles
… Styles | 1st June 2012 Ethical Living Perfume Beauty Health And Beauty UK Britain Ireland Union Selfridges … but for the country’s best-known natural beauty brand, things have never been better. …
The gorilla photoshoot and where human exceptionalism takes us.
Humans: are we exceptional? Matthew Chalmers | 18th September 2020 | News Connection With Nature Biodiversity Gorilla baby The gorilla photoshoot and where human exceptionalism takes us. When I read …
The latest State of Nature report warns that nearly one in six of Britain's 10,000 species under review could be lost.
… parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty had the potential to contribute to the … including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Nature Reserves, National …
It's time to imagine a more resilient future for the Lake District and all its communities, a future in which wild nature and thriving biodiversity is central.
… Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (‘ Landscapes Review ’) has indicated … purpose to “conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage” of …
If you live or spend time in the UK countryside it may have been some time since you spotted the native brown hare - if you've ever seen one at all. That's because the hare relies on an increasingly disappearing biodiverse landscape for its food. LAURA BRIGGS talks to the scientists behind a new study investigating what type of planting - including bioenergy crops - will help stop hare populations from continuing to decline
How planting bioenergy crops could help stop Britain's brown hare from becoming extinct Laura Briggs | 6th June 2017 Comment Hares Conservation Farming Biomass Biodiversity brown hare.jpg If you live …
Bangladesh's Sundarbans forest, home of incredibly rich biodiversity, is under unprecedented threat, writes ASMG Kibria. The recent oil tanker capsize on the Shela river puts the forest at risk of widespread biodiversity loss, but just this week, the authorities re-opened the Shela river to shipping with no restrictions on hazardous cargoes.
… This forest is a place of wild, menacing beauty where jewel-like kingfishers perch on …
We cannot rely on governments in meeting in Paris to solve the many-headed climate problem, writes Vandana Shiva. It's up to us to safeguard the future of the Earth, and of our own and other species. So let's all join in this pact to love and protect our one and only home.
A People's Pact to Protect the Planet Vandana Shiva | 2nd December 2015 Comment Climate Change Farming Water Biodiversity Seeds Trade gaia-cut.jpg We cannot rely on governments in meeting in Paris to …
Field after field of barren grassy hills is neither ecologically desirable nor essential. We desperately need to break up this green concrete by planting more trees in our uplands.
Reinforcing biodiversity through reforesting Mark Banahan | 5th July 2019 News Vegan Veganism Agriculture Reforestation Biodiversity Thought Leaders woods_with_sunrays.jpg Field after field of barren …
Songs such as ‘The Ash Grove’ allow us to celebrate this common tree species now - and to commemorate it later.
Tuning in to Nature Emily Unsworth White Maz McNamara | 12th December 2023 | Comment Resurgence & Ecologist Biodiversity Nature Songs such as ‘The Ash Grove’ allow us to celebrate this common tree …
Intensive agribusiness is causing a global decline in insect populations with serious consequences for humans and the rest of nature.
Agriculture and insects Colin Tosh | 1st May 2019 News Agriculture Insects Biodiversity bumblebee_october_2007-3a.jpg Intensive agribusiness is causing a global decline in insect populations with …
According to the UN Environment Programme, between 150 and 200 species are driven extinct – are killed – every day. What sense can we possibly make of that?
Navigating nature loss through fiction Nick Hunt | 4th January 2023 | News Fiction Biodiversity Editor’s Picks josh-hild-jdtdvf6fdus-unsplash.jpg According to the UN Environment Programme, between …
The Atlantic rainforest of Brazil is a biodiversity treasure, writes Miranda Dyson - as exemplified by the discovery of seven minute and beautiful frogs. But with the forest already reduced to under a tenth of its original extent, and going fast, they and countless other species may not survive much longer.
Seven new species of tiny frog found in Brazil's cloud forest Miranda Dyson The Open University | 9th June 2015 News Forests Brazil Biodiversity Science golden-frog-cut.jpg The Atlantic rainforest of …
University of Cambridge removes tree nets following social media campaign.
Nests not nets Staff Reporter | 4th March 2020 News RSPB Birds Nets Biodiversity Thought Leaders screenshot_2020-03-03_at_17.20.43.png University of Cambridge removes tree nets following social media …
Red squirrel reintroductions move to Sutherland in new phase of groundbreaking project.
The return of the red squirrel Brendan Montague | 17th October 2019 News Red Squirrel Sutherland Conservation Biodiversity squirrel_ledmore_1_c_mat_larkin_medium.jpg Red squirrel reintroductions move …
Understanding how and why people perceive certain animals as less appealing than others could be the key to expanding public conservation efforts successfully.
… scrotum: none of which induce impressions of beauty, majesty or cuteness – the usual …
European observers say it is going to be as ‘big as the carbon market’, but is buying a licence to cause ecological damage a sound strategy? Tom Levitt investigates
… biodiversity England becoming a country of 'beauty spots rather than beauty', and must act fast to address …