Wilderness campaigners need to remember how great victories were won in the past - which was to aim high and hold steadfast, refusing easy compromises, writes George Wuerthner. Opposition must be overcome, never appeased.
… to believe that it is necessary to appease local interests typically by agreeing to … enacted, it has been done over almost uniform local opposition. In those instances where local opposition to a conservation measure is …
Following last winter's severe flooding in SW England, the Government has refused to assess how badly badgers suffered - even though local populations could have crashed. If the cull goes ahead, badgers could be wiped out of some areas altogether.
… could put flood-struck badgers 'at risk of local extinction' The Ecologist | 2nd June … how badly badgers suffered - even though local populations could have crashed. If the … policy commitments" to prevent any risk of local badger extinctions. The group is calling …
What can western countries learn from their less industrialised counterparts about returning woodlands and forests to productive, profitable, local control?
… and forests to productive, profitable, local control? Most post-colonial governments … through 'influence' (at the expense of local people). Revenues from forestry sales … may be remitted to central government while local people bear the burden of living next to …
Across Africa, the traditional idea of safari parks is getting an overhaul - and where once locals were excluded, models with community involvement are finding long-term success
… parks is getting an overhaul - and where once locals were excluded, models with community … But while the animals flourished, the local people, hustled off their ancestral … concerned, working with rather than against local communities can bring real benefits for …
'Brand lemur' could draw much needed ecotourism spending to Madagascar, writes Ian Colquhoun - benefiting local communities, and providing the funds needed to save lemurs from the very real threat of extinction.
… Madagascar, writes Ian Colquhoun - benefiting local communities, and providing the funds … create economic incentives and benefits for local residents; and facilitate locally supported conservation efforts. Also, …
From the endless red dunes of the south to the teeming game reserves of Damaraland, Namibia is home to some of the world’s most important eco-systems. Ruth Styles went to find out how local people are helping to preserve them
… eco-systems. Ruth Styles went to find out how local people are helping to preserve them … WWF along with far-sighted politicians and local people. A solution was duly found. That … by the Namibian government with the help of local safari companies, has seen startling …
In its second consultation for the EDF's planned Sizewell C nuclear power station there's a strange omission, writes Peter Lux: that the plant would use 1,600 m3 of mains water a day, adding to stresses on important local wetlands like RSPB's Minsmere reserve. The omission is not just strange - it's also illegal and could make the entire exercise invalid.
… water a day, adding to stresses on important local wetlands like RSPB's Minsmere reserve. … sites." [2] Twenty percent of Sizewell's local water resource for the power plant … which is 7% of of the total demand of the local catchment area, which includes a number …
Plans to bulldoze an Indian mountain sacred to local people were controversial enough... before shareholder data revealed that a raft of UK household names, ranging from Jaguar cars to the Church of England, own shares in the company behind the mine, Vedanta Resources plc. Andrew Wasley reports
… to bulldoze an Indian mountain sacred to local people were controversial enough... … Church organisations, charities and local authorities have also been revealed as … from the proposed mine, has been blamed by local people for causing health problems, …
From Catalonia in the South, through the Ariège and Béarn, to the Basque country in the North, both locals and tourists are used to seeing Nationalist slogans daubed in white paint on Pyrenean mountain roads. But now a new clarion call is vying for their attention: Non Ours (no bears) and Mort aux Ours (death to the bears.)
… to the Basque country in the North, both locals and tourists are used to seeing … slogan-painters in question are a group of local farmers who accuse the omnivorous bears … shortly after the first release. A pro-bear local mayor was taken hostage by protesters …
Local residents say they have been ‘insulted’ rather than ‘consulted’ over Government plans for new nuclear power stations
… nuclear consultation ‘farcical’, say locals The Ecologist | 29th January 2010 News … work had already begun at one nuclear site Local residents say they have been ‘insulted’ … plans for new nuclear power stations Local campaign groups have given a damning …
Damning Indian government report says British-owned mining company’s plans should be blocked, as two local tribal campaigners are abducted
… company’s plans should be blocked, as two local tribal campaigners are abducted … was respecting the human rights of the local communities. This followed heavy … impacts on both nearby wildlife and the local Dongaria Kondh tribal people who occupy …
When the Cornish village of Boscastle was devastated by flooding in 2004, few hoped to do any more than salvage the town. Today, it is flourishing, thanks to a new found awareness - and respect - for the power of Nature
… that happens elsewhere but can affect us locally,' says Shelley Barratt, co-owner, with … banning chemical cleaners and using only local produce. 'We even have our own pig at a … in their lives. 'Guests really notice the local food especially, and say they’ll go home …
An explosive mix of animals, people and economics means that land in Africa is becoming more valuable - and more contested - than ever
… tourist lenses, elephants do huge damage to local crops. Earlier this year six elephants … killed in West Kilimanjaro, as thousands of local people – many Maasai - stood by and … can be found and used in ways that support local populations, wildlife, and tourists, and …
Thanks to the efforts of local residents, Ennerdale has been restored to its natural glory. Matilda Lee takes up the villagers' inspiring tale
… 3ennerdale3ss.jpg Thanks to the efforts of local residents, Ennerdale has been restored … lights by a group of straggling rare breed local Chiltern sheep. ‘Our job is to develop … include an allotment to enable them to serve locally grown produce and the preservation of …
The community of Machynlleth has gone beyond just investing in someone else’s wind turbine. They’ve clubbed together and planned, built and paid for one of their own.
… finding the necessary funding and getting the local community involved. I want them to amaze … drifting in. Farmers, shopkeepers, a host of local characters. Before long Rowlands began … round here.’ Not only was Marion Rees not local, but it transpires she was a member of a …
As London Fashion Week concludes, Dr Charudutt Mishra explains how demand for cashmere is affecting Central Asian wildlife, and how enlisting the support of local people will be essential for the future of snow leopard conservation.......
… wildlife, and how enlisting the support of local people will be essential for the future … endangerment appear to arise largely from local activities - persecution in retaliation … bringing better livelihood opportunities for local people, our biggest partners and hope …
Natural England announced today that the wild beavers living on Devon's River Otter will be allowed to remain free under a 're-introduction' licence granted to Devon Wildlife Trust.
… trial basis." The move is being applauded by local people who want the beavers to remain in … has been working with Defra, Natural England, local farmers and the wider community to … the impact that these beavers have on the local environment, on the local economy and on …
Small, local initiatives are the best way to preserve tropical rainforests but are being ignored by governments, a new study has shown.
… Small and local saves the rainforest 19th July 2007 News Rainforest Amazon Logging Community Local Small-scale Farming Community Climate … World Society News web pic 2_207.jpg Small, local initiatives are the best way to preserve …
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has adopted a new conservation plan for its sea turtles that will protect mature adults so they can breed, and so reverse population declines.
… in recent decades. A 'fine balance' between local needs and conservation MCS research … years living in South Caicos and working with local government project partners at the … Turtle in the Big South" - a reference to the local name for South Caicos. It looked at how …
A ten-year campaign opposing a Shell gas pipeline in a remote cornor of Ireland is documented in a major new film - The Pipe - and has become a focal point for a community's right to oppose corporations and central government
… the planning system, with the result that local residents have been fighting it for more … the second-lowest crime rate in Ireland and locals looked on in horror as hundreds of … the jigsaw is the onshore pipeline. Thanks to local campaigners, Shell has been forced to …
When Tom Fisher applied for commoners' rights to graze a goat and take firewood from his local common in Bringsty, he had little idea it would lead him on an eight-month delve around England's labyrinthine Commons Act
… journey to gain access rights to his local common Chris Baker | 28th January 2011 … to graze a goat and take firewood from his local common in Bringsty, he had little idea … romance of grazing a goat, or a goose, on his local common took hold, and he decided to …
It is estimated that by 2030, 92 per cent of Britons will live in cities. The CEO of charity Trees for Cities on why its so important but difficult to plant trees in our streets
… by giving runners a tree to plant in their local community. The third element of the … hoops, including obtaining permission from local councils, checking for underground … first hand the difference our work makes to local communities. Intervention by Trees for …
Congolese Police have cracked down on peaceful, legal protests to keep a UK oil company out of Virunga National Park, important for its 200 mountain gorillas.
… protest began. Bantu Lukambo, President of local group IDPE said: "We were exercising … is also a World Heritage site. A threat to local livelihoods The planned oil exploration presents a threat to local people's livelihoods in the agricultural …
In the last act of the dying Parliament, MPs quietly voted to dump democratic planning processes to expedite a 'facility' for the high level nuclear waste in geologically fractured Cumbria, writes Marianne Birkby - so over-ruling strong and highly effective local opposition. Shame on them!
… - so over-ruling strong and highly effective local opposition. Shame on them! On the last … 'No' to a nuclear waste dump) that "allowing local authorities to determine the outcome of … may not be the most appropriate route. ... local authorities are consultees rather than …