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‘Biodiversity’ functions as a useful umbrella term that sounds more scientific than a word such as ‘nature’. [‘Review of The Idea of Biodiversity: Philosophies of… Read More »What do we mean by ‘biodiversity’?

“The festival is clearly designed to educate, enthuse and entertain with something for everyone.” [Chris Lockyear, town council chair] . It’s quite an achievement to put… Read More »Free events! Family Fun! The first Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival

“A solar farm gives land the opportunity for multiple uses. In addition to renewable energy production, solar farms can continue to be grazed by sheep… Read More »Solar farms, biodiversity and the West Country

“Delivering net zero in the right way can open up new global markets, deliver new job opportunities, and spur increased investment, innovation, and regional growth.”… Read More »The CBI on ‘net zero’, green technologies and biodiversity

“Although the four UK nations are among the most ecologically degraded globally, we lead the world in monitoring our remaining wildlife.” . The government unveiled… Read More »“Precipitous decline of butterflies a clear warning signal of wider biodiversity crisis”

How to reduce the serious losses in biodiversity. How to restore the link between a thriving natural environment and the clean water, good-quality soil and… Read More »How to boost biodiversity

“The judges were captivated by the skill, endeavour and charm of A Rewilding Britain Landscape – every step is exquisite.” . The ‘meadowy’ and ‘shaggy’… Read More »Beavers and biodiversity win at Chelsea

Tomorrow sees the start of the COP26 event in Glasgow – and David Attenborough will be there making the case for nature: “It’s not too… Read More »Climate change and biodiversity @ COP26

” Action and restructuring are what is needed. Our hope is for a greener, healthier and more balanced world, where nature is allowed to thrive… Read More »Climate change and biodiversity: nature-based solutions for Devon

“Britain has lost more of its natural biodiversity than almost anywhere else in western Europe, the most of all the G7 nations and more than many… Read More »COP15: trying to halt biodiversity loss

“Something wrong there.” . The Sid Valley is very keen to promote ‘nature recovery’: Our Plan – Sid Valley Biodiversity Group As is East Devon:… Read More »Nature recovery, biodiversity net gain and the Environment Bill

Monday 28 June – Sunday 4 July “Help us celebrate the rich diversity of wildlife in the Sid Valley by joining in with our programme… Read More »Biodiversity Week in the Sid Valley

“Humans need to get much better at developing climate solutions that work in favour of nature.” . Simply ‘planting trees’ is not going to solve… Read More »‘Green’ measures are “epic fails” for climate and biodiversity

A talk from Dr Debbie Hemming, Scientific Manager of the Vegetation-Climate Interactions group at the Met Office . Planting trees is clearly a good way… Read More »Climate change and biodiversity in the South West