The RSPB is launching a battle against invasive non-native plants. As summer gets underway, the wildlife charity wants to make people aware of the risk of accidentally introducing potentially damaging plant life into their own gardens as well as into the wild. The total cost of invasive non-native species to the British economy is estimated at £1.7 billion annually, … [Read more...] about RSPB fights back against invasive plants
Conservation Organisations
Rare birds faring better – RSPB report
Over the last decade, rare birds in the UK have been faring far better than their more common counterparts, according to the latest assessment produced by the UK’s leading conservation organisations. The research shows that almost 60 per cent of the 63 rare birds that breed in the UK have increased over the last ten years compared with only just over one third of common … [Read more...] about Rare birds faring better – RSPB report
RSPB searches for lost birds …
The RSPB is taking part in a global bid to try to confirm the continued existence of 47 species of bird that have not been seen for up to 184 years. Organised by BirdLife International the search will span many countries and continents to seek out rare birds. The RSPB is the UK partner in the global alliance of conservation organisations. The list of potentially lost … [Read more...] about RSPB searches for lost birds …