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Dredging: Effectiveness and risks
Widespread dredging could make flooding in some communities worse in future – not better – according to a new report published by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (…
What do bees do in the winter?
The familiar sight of bees buzzing around and feeding on flowers disappears from view in the winter. But what do they do? And where do they go in the winter months? Bee expert Ryan Clark…
A suite of measures to help tackle bovine TB
Will governments agree strong measures on food and farming at COP28 this December?
Nature, land, food and farming will take centre stage at this year’s climate summit – COP28 in Dubai in December. Vicki Hird, our agriculture lead, assesses what this new spotlight on a critical…
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
New measures needed to help struggling wildlife cope with water shortages
The Wildlife Trusts call for efficient water management, huge reductions in pollution, and support for landowners to create more space for nature
Butterflies in the house in winter
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Troubled waters make waves this week
The shocking state of our rivers has hit the headlines in the past few days as Government action to halt pollution was found lacking – and a prosecution for the damage done to the River Lugg went…
Where to see winter wildlife
Winter Botanical Painting Workshop
A Botanical Painting Workshop painting the natural beauty of plants in Winter.