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What is regenerative farming?

… … Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The … and trade-offs of each approach.   Farming for the future Agriculture will be a key part of the solution for … How many can you read online or as you scoot round the supermarket, toddler in tow? One thing that any …

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The national citizen science survey

… Kent is suffering higher rates of insect number declines compared to the UK as a whole. Read more here and see the … was able to compare the abundance of insects between these points in time. We found a significant difference in ‘splat … picture of insect populations across the British Isles, and future expansion of the Bugs Matter survey. Find out more … …

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How to cut out palm oil – not trees

… palm oil?  Palm oil is a type of edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit grown on the African oil palm tree ( … Palm oil is found in up to half of packaged products in UK supermarkets, including 71% of food products and 24% of … clearly label palm oil when it is used, so check the ingredient list. Be extra aware of foods that commonly contain …

Our plans for Polhill

… offers us a unique opportunity to restore an additional 26 acres of arable land into a rare and biodiverse habitat … set-up to house the grazing animals. Depending on the soil composition analysed in the first few months, suitable … to adapt and continue to improve biodiversity.   … To the future The good news is, similar methods have already worked …

Bracken

Bracken

… moorland, heathland and in woodlands. It is very large and dies back in winter, turning the landscape orangey-brown. … …

Schoenoplectus lacustris

Common club-rush

Common club-rush … Schoenoplectus lacustris … The dark green, straight and spiky stems of common club-rush or 'bulrush' are a familiar wetland sight. They are ideal for weaving and were traditionally used to make …

Principles for Biodiversity Net Gain

… to demonstrate impact as well as to finesse the design of future schemes, and to try to get others to adopt its high … other designations do not deliver maximised biodiversity outcomes, let alone facilitate improved co-benefits from a … land (current or future, potentially acquired through BNG deals), as well as that of third parties with whom we then …

Grandfather Beech Tree at Denstead Wood

The Lower Thames Crossing - what it means for nature in Kent

… projects like this promise short-term benefits, they often come at the expense of long-term environmental … crisis, it is crucial that development aligns with our commitments to protecting nature, reducing emissions, and … factors now, we risk paying a far greater price in the future. … The Lower Thames Crossing - what it means for …

Oystercatcher

Oystercatcher

… to eat. It can also be spotted on some inland waterbodies where it has started to breed. … Oystercatcher …