
Research
Wetlands, parks and botanical gardens among the best ways to cool cities during heatwaves
Review led by the University of Surrey reveals that botanical gardens can cool the city air by 5°C during heatwaves.
Research
Review led by the University of Surrey reveals that botanical gardens can cool the city air by 5°C during heatwaves.
Natural Capital
Defra has released new guidance for how Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will apply to irreplaceable habitats.
Environment
Sensory pollution arising from human activity is degrading the chemical compounds responsible for floral scents, confusing insects trying to locate flowers.
Natural Capital
The Dutch Postcode Lottery has awarded Rewilding Europe a special grant of 2.2 million euros for the European Wildlife Comeback Fund.
Wildlife
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury.
Wildlife
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is launching a nationwide initiative to monitor ‘Bumbles on Blooms’, in a bid to identify which plants are most visited by bumblebees in spring and help these vital pollinators to thrive.
Natural Capital
Biodiversity markets offer a distinctive avenue to expedite funding for conservation while offering a financial incentive for preserving and restoring natural ecosystems.
Natural Capital
Research by Wildlife and Countryside Link has revealed that in most Local Authorities, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will fail to go beyond “offsetting”.
Environment
The annual campaign #NoMowMay calls on green space managers to make a meaningful change for nature.
Natural Capital
Intriguing research about how herbivore browsing pressure affects trees’ long term carbon storage potential.
Environment
David Hedges-Gower, Chairman of the Lawn Association has made a passionate appeal for a nationwide ban on all pesticides used in lawn maintenance.
Research
Study reveals that touching real grass increased relaxation, comfort, a sense of naturalness and decreases anxiety levels.
Environment
Major multi-million-pound grant funding competition in pursuit of the new Forest for the Nation.
Fungi
New report reveals that Epping Forest, London and Essex’s largest green space is worth around £64.4 million a year in public benefits, with a present value of £1.9 billion over 50 years.
Research
A new study on sonic restoration has found that fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking potential for improved ecosystem recovery.
Worth a read
As of the 12th of February, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will mandate the assessment of habitats on development land and require this habitat to be enhanced by a minimum of 10%.
Natural Capital
Scientists have harnessed innovative technology to produce a comprehensive map of hedgerows across the length and breadth of England.
Natural Capital
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) publishes the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric calculation tool.
Environment
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has officially released its Environmental Horticulture Manifesto, outlining ten key priorities for a future UK Government.
Environment
Latest government figures show more than one million fly-tipping incidents last year, revealing an issue blighting rural communities across the country.