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… in the form of seeds fall and scatter, insect pupae drop to the ground to overwinter, and the many species of fungus … Many seeds including beech need winter cold to trigger germination.  Jays, the principal disperser of acorns, will … which to lay the next generation of eggs. … Everyone is welcome to visit Hothfield Heathlands but please remember this …

… We turn all three interviews in each podcast episode into transcriptions for people who still want to enjoy the … schools and businesses who are making a difference in their communities. Join us today, to take a Talk on the Wild Side. … new location, it is proposed to adapt existing arable farming practices in a way that is beneficial to important bird …

… growth of Coronation Meadows … Kent’s coronation meadow story In Kent, the designated Coronation Meadow is Marden … , a group of farmers using conservation and regenerative farming ideas to enhance the landscape for wildlife. Last year, … and so is our land.” Biffa Award, through the Landfill Communities Fund, contributed £1million to fund the …

… Think of your garden as a jigsaw piece, slotting in next to many other green spaces to provide wildlife with a … wildlife … With a bit of encouragement your garden can become a popular destination for a wide range of visitors. … wildlife-friendly climbing plants, such as honeysuckle, jasmine and wisteria. Ivy and Virginia creeper can gallop up a …

… Across the three experiment sites, there are 142 monitoring points where an extensive amount of vegetation data … to build 3D models of the vegetation structure that can be compared over time and satellite imagery to analyse trends … expect the bison to create! … Invertebrates An astonishing 826 invertebrate species have been recorded in Blean, with …

… Our seas are home to an astonishing array of wildlife which is sadly under … of tiny creatures in and on the seabed. A site around Swanscombe in the Thames Estuary would protect the extremely rare … to return our seas to health.   While enthusiastically welcoming this third batch of designations, our response raises a …

… More news … Disappointment at decision to build on precious land … Area is the only one in the UK … “This is an astonishing decision. Medway Council and the Ministry of Defence have a national responsibility to look … in2’ by the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and for the issues to be …

… This countryside icon is the UK’s most widespread and commonly spotted snake. … Right now, we're on a mission to raise £3 million to restore habitats and reverse species … hunt using speed, stealth, and an element of surprise, aiming for prey like toads, frogs, newts, and even small fish …

… and along field margins. Its large blooms appear from July to September Did you know? They are so bright that they appear to ‘glow’ in the evening, hence the other common name of ‘Moon Daisy’ or ‘Moonpenny’ … Common … as Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Its flowers are also a good nectar source for …

… Collections at Wildwood Trust said: “We’re really fortunate to have welcomed Tom and Don, who are both so passionate about … Postcode Lottery, is a first step to European bison becoming more frequently introduced for the restoration of …

… Waiting for the tap to run cold can waste 10 litres of tap water a day! … We … water you use, the less you may be charged by your water company.  … Save water in the kitchen: Put a large bottle of … A running tap can waste more than 6 litres of water a minute! Purchase a water-efficient toilet (one with a dual …

… rare. England holds approximately 85% of the global total with the majority of those dotted around the south, … a weighted caddis larvae.  March  Buzzards mewling, chiffchaffs “chiff-chaffing”, spring sunshine and warm … pockets, more sand than silt and shallow gravel beds forming. We also see pieces of water crowfoot float downstream. …