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Farming announcement today a welcome step in the right direction
Today Defra has finally published more details on the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELM) that farmers have been clamouring for. Whilst many questions remain, The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB,…
Charity has successfully recruited a new CEO!
Nick Bruce-White, currently Operations Director at RSPB (Southern England), will be joining Devon Wildlife Trust as the charity’s new Chief Executive in September.
Cause for great concern as sea surface temperatures reach all time high
The Copernicus climate modelling service has reported an all time high in the global average daily sea surface temperatures. Kathryn Brown, Director of Climate Change and Evidence, explains why…
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Natterer's bat
The Natterer's bat can found across the UK, although it is a scarce species. It prefers to forage low down among trees, often taking prey directly from the foliage.
Benyon review of Highly Protected Marine Areas published today
The Wildlife Trusts back new form of protection for the sea and call on Government for ambitious delivery plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas within a year
Opposite-leaved golden saxifrage
The flowers of Opposite-leaved golden saxifrage form 'trickles of gold' along riverbanks and streamsides in shady areas like wet woodlands.
Violet coral
The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make it easy to spot, but it is scarce in the UK.
Purple-loosestrife
A tall plant, purple-loosestrife can form dense stands of bright purple flower spikes in wet habitats like reedbeds, fens and marshes.