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Hairy shieldbug nymphs thrive in the Serge Hill Project's drought-tolerant garden
At the Serge Hill Project in Hertfordshire, a collection of drought-tolerant plants has created a successful habitat for hairy shieldbug ny…
Bristol Avon river rights enshrined in new charter
A new charter has been signed in Bath to formally recognise the River Avon's rights to flow sustainably, remain free from pollution, and re…
Tees Valley barn owl population grows as 541 chicks are recorded this year
Volunteers from the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust have recorded 541 barn owl chicks this season, doubling the previous year's total of 270. Fa…
New growth appears at the Sycamore Gap site one year after the tree was felled
Shoots measuring up to three feet have emerged from the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree after the National Trust fenced off the area to prot…
New shoots grow from the Sycamore Gap tree stump on Hadrian's Wall
A year after the Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled, the remaining stump is producing a thick ring of new growth. By protecting the are…
Former golf course in Sandilands transformed into a coastal wetland habitat
After six years of planning and restoration, a former golf course on the Lincolnshire coast has been converted into a mosaic of wetlands an…
Somerset farmer Tom Calver restores wildflower meadows to improve cheese quality
Farmer Tom Calver is reintroducing wildflowers to his pastures at Westcombe dairy, choosing to accept lower milk yields in exchange for a m…
Seagrass meadows in Studland Bay recover after installation of eco-moorings
Seabed scars caused by boat anchors in Studland Bay have shrunk by over 90% since the introduction of eco-moorings in 2021. This research f…
Fulford Ings nature reserve expands by five acres to protect local wildlife
The Church Commissioners have signed a 30-year lease with the Carstairs Countryside Trust, adding five acres to the existing 90-acre wetlan…
Highland river dry for 90 years to be restored for salmon spawning
The River Cuaich near Dalwhinnie has been dry since 1938 after its flow was diverted for a hydroelectric scheme. A new restoration project …
Former Lincolnshire golf course transformed into a wetland nature reserve
A six-year restoration project has converted a former golf course near Sutton on Sea into a 42-pitch wetland habitat. The new reserve provi…
Report highlights how home electrification can protect UK households from energy price shocks
A new report from Ember suggests that adopting technologies like heat pumps, rooftop solar, and home batteries can shield British household…