“The emphasis is ultimately on creating an ecosystem that will sustain itself over time, without the need for constant intervention.” . In the UK: There… Read More »Wetland restoration – the Continent, the UK and the Sid Valley
New government proposals: “Nature, climate, people and places prioritised in the Government’s response to Julian Glover’s Landscapes Review” “It won’t be enough just to try… Read More »“Strengthening” our national parks and AONBs
But industry groups have warned that many farmers are still left in the dark over the future direction of their businesses, with notable concerns including… Read More »Environmental Land Management scheme: replacing the CAP
Schemes targeted at enhancing the environment, protecting the countryside, improving the productivity of the farming sector and improving animal health and welfare. “So will it… Read More »Environmental Land Management scheme: worth the wait?
“However, there remains much for the sector to do.” . ‘Green infrastructure’ can be seen to cover a multitude of “ingredients” for solving urban and… Read More »South West Water (not) investing in green infrastructure
“Government has set a target for 30% of land in recovery for nature by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050 – in order to achieve… Read More »COP26: what it means for Devon’s wildlife
. Devon Maritime Forum News Bulletin – Sept. 2021 EVENTS; let you have a look at the latest RESEARCH + REPORTS coming out of our own world class institutions and… Read More »Devon Maritime Forum – September newsletter
“… to inspire and enable the creation of wildlife-friendly villages, parishes, towns and cities to support nature’s recovery in Devon.” . There’s a new initiative… Read More »Wilder Communities – in the Sid Valley
Towards a Nature Recovery Plan for the Sid Valley Citizen science on the River Sid . A fortnight ago, saw the launch of the Wild… Read More »Wild About Devon – in the Sid Valley
Plus profiles of Sidmouth councillors . The District Council has re-elected its leader and deputy leader, as highlighted in the official press release: 26 May… Read More »District Council leadership elections
“Now, people are getting excited about local nature, where they live or can walk or cycle to. People are starting to celebrate and understand the… Read More »Urban rewilding
“Rewilding, by supporting the dynamic movement and re-establishment of ecological communities, can play a major role in climate adaptation.” . “Britain’s climate zones are shifting… Read More »Rewilding to counter climate change
“It is imperative we build back both better and greener from the coronavirus pandemic – with a renewed and enhanced focus on protecting the environment,… Read More »A look at the government’s green policies
“Analysis of the government’s ‘Planning for the Future’ has revealed that the proposed reforms will increase the threat to nature in England and do little… Read More »Rewilding the planning system
“The case for addressing the climate and nature emergencies together.” . Earlier in the summer a report came out addressing two key issues: . Let… Read More »Restoring natural habitats to absorb carbon emissions