A proposed redesign of the Natural History Museum's grounds in London would cause some unfortunate collateral damage, writes Gary Grant - the destruction of the Museum's 21 year-old wildlife garden, an ecological jewel in the heart of London which features over 3,000 species of plant and animal in just one lovingly tended acre. The Museum must think again!
… Natural History Museum must not destroy its … Cities Biodiversity Development UK london natural history museum wildife garden-cut.jpg A proposed redesign of the Natural History Museum's grounds in London …
From joining campaigns groups to making your garden more wildlife friendly, there are many ways to get involved with saving the natural world. Read on for inspiration...
… Laura Sevier | 27th May 2010 Activism Natural World Conservation Wildlife Campaign … are many ways to get involved with saving the natural world. Read on for inspiration... … a wildlife friendly garden. The RSPB and Natural England also have useful ‘wildlife …
Can there be wildlife in our urban jungles? Matilda Lee meets a man campaigning to let nature live on city rooftops
… Case Study Green Roofs City Development Natural World Conservation Green Lifestyle … the Second World War, as this resembled its natural habitat in the Alpine slopes. In … rooftops to recreate the black redstart’s natural habitat, combining urban design with …
In the battle to save America's real wild west of unlogged forests, grizzly bears, mountain goats, Bull trout, free flowing streams and roadless wilderness, a single person stands out, writes Jeffrey St Clair, for her dedication, courage and remarkable success: Arlene Montgomery of Friends of the Wild Swan, Montana.
… Jeffrey St. Clair | 26th July 2015 Activism Natural World Forests Water Conservation Law … forests of the Swan Range retain much of the natural character of the Rockies at the time …
Britain's bees are under threat from Brexit and moves to allow farmers to use banned bee-harming 'neonictinoid' pesticides, warns Dave Timms, Bees Campaigner with Friends of the Earth. With 20 species extinct since 1900 and a further 35 under threat, how much more can our bees take?
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The native black poplar tree is now rarer than the giant panda with only 2,500 specimens remaining in Britain. The Crown Estate's conservation program aims to reinstate them
… Hannah Davey | 25th February 2010 Activism Natural World Conservation Black Poplar Native … were heavily involved in British industry. Naturally fire resistant and generally … are another problem. Given that its natural habitat is in wet woodland, the tree …
Polish activists have this week chained themselves up to machines used to cut a 9000-year-old forest in a bid to stop the destruction of trees for what is clearly commercial gain. NICK MEYNEN reports
… reports Bialowieza Forest is Poland's only natural UNESCO world heritage site - a Natura … now threatened by irreversible degradation of natural habitats. In the new 10-year plan, the … that the spruce bark beetle outbreak is a natural process that occurs in periods of 8-10 …
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.......
… Mishra | 18th September 2013 Activism Natural World Fashion Conservation … genetic resource, in addition to being the natural prey species of the snow leopard and … natives a mere 5%. As the availability of its natural prey declines in the habitat, the …
There's welcome news for campaigners lobbying for the protection of Britain's ancient woodland. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… National Planning Policy Framework natural capital.jpg There's welcome news for … protection afforded to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks, Green Belt and … protection afforded to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks, Green Belt and …
Forget bats in the belfry, there are peregrines on the Houses of Parliament - not to mention a growing number of other high-profile places around the capital
… Helen Babbs | 24th August 2010 Activism Natural World How To Make A Difference … born-and-bred; the urban landscape is their natural home and the only one they know. Dave … are many ways to get involved with saving the natural world. Read on for inspiration... HOW …
Ahead of next week's budget, the RSPB is calling on you to remind the Chancellor not to forsake the environment on the road to economic recovery
… And Economics RSPB Green Jobs Conservation Natural World Take Action rspb video 480 x … to ride roughshod over wildlife and the natural environment. TAKE ACTION: Visit RSPB's …
Spain's Coto Doñana shows the value of EU conservation law, writes Laurence Rose, as the UK tries to get rid of the Birds and Habitats Directives. Both have proved essential to the protection and restoration of one of Europe's greatest wetlands.
… years, as an adviser and campaigner, and as a naturalist. And none is more special, or more …
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
… | 1st December 2011 Activism Conservation Natural World Wildlife Lions Make A Difference … between people and wildlife.’ Bringing back natural heritage But that’s not to say that … into the bush for a closer look at their natural heritage. ‘At Kwandwe, we do a lot of …
There is nothing endearing about the truth behind the 'cute' YouTube videos of Slow Loris, a critically endangered species. Still, video clips of species of conservation concern may have a positive flip side ...
… Illegal Wildlife Trade Pets Conservation Natural World … with nature Irshad Mobarak, a self-taught naturalist and environmentalist from the … in Laos are helping destroy the country's natural heritage. The consequences for both …
With her free-ranging flock of conservation grazers, Britain's only close shepherd is resurrecting a greener way to manage the countryside. Dixe Wills reports
… With such manifold advantages, it would seem Natural England is getting very good value … enthusiastically. As well as project funders Natural England, the impressive list includes …
A unique, all female anti-poaching unit has transformed the conservation picture in South Africa's Kruger National Park, writes Anneka Svenska. In just three years the Black Mambas have cut poaching by more than 75%, removed over 1,000 snares, and become role models for local youth. And this weekend they arrive in the UK to collect Helping Rhinos' 'Innovation in Conservation' Award.
… Anneka Svenska | 19th February 2016 Activism Natural World Conservation Africa South Africa …
The multi-million dollar trade in bushmeat is one of the greatest threats to tropical wildlife. Chimpanzees are on the front line of this devastating trade with less than 300,000 in the wild. A new campaign aims to save these endangered creatures
… trade Matilda Lee | 1st June 2011 Activism Natural World Food And Farming Bushmeat …
As ever more companies and governments pledge to 'go green' and protect forests, the world's tribal peoples should be among the main beneficiaries, writes Amy Dickens. Yet the reverse is the case. All too often the promises are purest greenwash, used to conceal the human and environmental tragedy of land-grabbing for plantations, mines, logging and even 'conservation'.
Indigenous peoples bear the brunt of global greenwash Amy Dickens | 23rd September 2015 Activism Indigenous Peoples Africa Cameroon Philippines Paraguay Farming Finance Corporations Conservation …
Campaigners up and down the country are trying to stop public access land from going under the hammer as UK councils seek ways to plug the Government funding gap. JAN GOODEY reports
… of Keep Our Downs Public . Dave Bangs, a naturalist and author of three books on the … of Poynings village. It buffers and forms a natural frame around the Dyke and is partly …