Hedgehogs by Pat Morris is a refreshingly lighthearted book by the country's leading hedgehog expert. Presenting scientific and down-to-earth information about one of Britain's best-loved wild creatures, the bumbling and endearing hedgehog. Dr Morris's book, in its various editions, has remained the principal 'popular' book on the hedgehog for over thirty years - a measure of … [Read more...] about Hedgehogs by Pat Morris
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UK Peatland Restoration Programme
The Million Hectare Challenge was announced in September by the IUCN UK Peatland Programme and its aims are to restore over one third of the peatland areas in the UK. Private investment is being sought from businesses to help restore damaged peat bogs. Peat bogs are thought store more than 3 billion tonnes of carbon, some of which is released as carbon dioxide into … [Read more...] about UK Peatland Restoration Programme
Nectarworks Bumblebee Project
The North Pennines could soon be buzzing with bumblebees thanks to a new project that aims to boost the amount of nectar-producing plants in the area. This summer, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership will launch its Nectarworks programme which, with the help of a £370,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and a £20,000 grant … [Read more...] about Nectarworks Bumblebee Project
Great white egret nests in Somerset, UK
The great white egret, a species of heron, has nested for the first time in Britain, according to wildlife organisations. The nest site, at Shapwick Heath, in Somerset, is being monitored by staff and volunteers from Natural England, the RSPB and Somerset Ornithological Society. Activity on the site strongly suggests that the birds may already have young, however … [Read more...] about Great white egret nests in Somerset, UK
Exmoor ponies travel to South Downs reserve
Five Exmoor ponies will be spending their summer at the RSPB’s Broadwater Warren nature reserve helping to restore heathland. Over the next 6 months, the hairy visitors will graze their way through grasses, birch, bramble and gorse across the nature reserve to recover habitat lost over the last 60 years. The ponies belong to The Sussex Pony Grazing and Conservation … [Read more...] about Exmoor ponies travel to South Downs reserve