Epping Forest

Environment

Epping Forest valued at £1.9 billion to society

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.

Soil

Environment

Sound waves appear to stimulate soil

A new study on sonic restoration has found that fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking potential for improved ecosystem recovery.

Environment

High-tech aerial mapping of hedgerows

Scientists have harnessed innovative technology to produce a comprehensive map of hedgerows across the length and breadth of England.

Meadow

Regulation

The Statutory Biodiversity Metric

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) publishes the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric calculation tool.

Sheffield from above by drone

Environment

HTA Environmental Horticulture Manifesto

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has officially released its Environmental Horticulture Manifesto, outlining ten key priorities for a future UK Government.

Fly-tipping example. Sofa dumped in a field.

Environment

The fly-tipping curse

Latest government figures show more than one million fly-tipping incidents last year, revealing an issue blighting rural communities across the country.

Xavier Mahele and Kate Bradbury from Froglife, which is receiving support for the London Blue Chain project.

Wildlife

£15.6million to help people get out into nature

Supported by the National Lottery, the Heritage Fund awarded the funds for nature recovery projects and to increase the connectivity of spaces for people and wildlife in rural, suburban and urban areas.

Kathleen Murray Tasmania Ugliest Lawn competition winner

Worth a read

The world’s ugliest lawn

Tasmanian garden wins prize for world’s ugliest lawn highlighting how people can save water, help animals and free themselves from lawn-mowing

Monarch Butterfly migration sign

On Instagram

Safe migration journey

Courtesy of @lostfoundartny a highway road sign in Canada wishing monarch butterflies a safe migration south for the winter.

Knepp Wilding River Restoration

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River Restoration Knepp Wilding

Restored Adur river project by Knepp Wildland Foundation shows truly impressive performance during the recent intense downpours.