Rewilding the planning system
“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
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Restoring natural habitats to absorb carbon emissions
“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
A new vision for the future of farming
The new government’s new “vision for future farming” strikes a bold direction: A vision for future farming Theresa Villiers’ speech to Oxford Farming Conference… Read More »A new vision for the future of farming
How to prevent and protect homes against flooding
Research and practical tips about flooding and the property market [AVRillo Conveyancing] . The south of England is facing huge amounts of rain – with… Read More »How to prevent and protect homes against flooding
‘Most British fisheries are unsustainable’: but not in Lyme Bay
“This is something we could really work with.” “There’s plenty more sustainable fish in the sea beyond the big five, you just need to know… Read More »‘Most British fisheries are unsustainable’: but not in Lyme Bay
Concern ‘the government will water down environmental policies’
“Climate change and biodiversity loss are closely linked.” [Natural History Museum] . The Devon Wildlife Trust‘s latest newsletter looks at ‘nature news’ – where it… Read More »Concern ‘the government will water down environmental policies’
Restoring kelp beds along the English Channel
“The Sussex Kelp Recovery Project – an ambitious collective of conservation and government organisations, scientists and communities.” [Blue Marine Foundation] In Devon “we work with communities, schools,… Read More »Restoring kelp beds along the English Channel
Stop the chop: looking after our mature urban trees
More than 100 mature trees have been cut down in the centre of Plymouth in a move campaigners said was reminiscent of the needless felling… Read More »Stop the chop: looking after our mature urban trees
Sheep and climate change
“Livestock producers can be part of the solution to produce food sustainably rather than being the problem.” [Rob Hodgkins, sheep farmer, Hereford] . Pastoral farming… Read More »Sheep and climate change
The lost wildlife of the Sid Valley
“Go back a hundred years & there was more wildlife in the Sid Valley.” “What is the potential for beaver re-establishment?” “The pine marten, a… Read More »The lost wildlife of the Sid Valley
Innovative ways ahead for farming
Land sparing and land sharing… Agroforestry… Soils and decarbonisation… . There are some really innovative ways ahead for farming being considered… This is from Farming… Read More »Innovative ways ahead for farming
Fears for woodland
“We urgently need more detailed reassurances from Government that protection will not be weakened.” Weakening planning rules and rowing back on plans to pay farmers… Read More »Fears for woodland
Changes to farming subsidies proposed – possibly
“I speculated, about a year ago, that faced with this cliff edge, Defra were going to have to hurriedly dust off the old EU Basic… Read More »Changes to farming subsidies proposed – possibly
East Devon Pebblebed Heaths – April update
The Friends of the Commons newsletter: habitat management, Lower Otter Restoration Project, guided walks, Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve news… . . .As winter turns… Read More »East Devon Pebblebed Heaths – April update
Levelling up: a green new deal for the UK?
“There isn’t one green new deal, there are many versions – and that’s a strength, not a weakness.” “The current cost-of-living crisis, largely driven by energy… Read More »Levelling up: a green new deal for the UK?