Wildlife
National Trust 2023 Weather & Wildlife Review
Review of the unpredictable weather patterns in 2023 and their impact on nature and wildlife.
In a nutshell
Squirrel pox virus
The Westmorland Red Squirrel Society reported a case of squirrel pox virus at Neaum Crag in the Lake District, a reminder of the importance of bird feeder hygiene.
Worth a read
The battle of the Stag beetle
Lucanus cervus, famous for its impressive jaws is a globally threatened species and numbers in Britain are in decline.
Worth a listen
Looking out for Bumblebees
Horticulturist, Sarah Wilson talks to Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust about bumblebee populations and habitats.
Wildlife
Bringing beavers back to Cairngorms National Park
NatureScot approved the licence application for Cairngorms National Park Authority to translocate Eurasian beavers to the park, with the first sites receiving beavers in the coming weeks.
Wildlife
Eurasian eagle owl living in Central Park
New York City’s avian celebrity, Flaco the owl seems to have made Manhatten’s famous park his home.
Wildlife
Half of Britain’s endemic invertebrate species threatened with extinction
A new report by Buglife has found that half of the UK’s most special species are at risk of global extinction.
Job
Trees for Life: Beaver Management Officer
Rewilding charity in Scotland seeks candidate to facilitate the return of beavers to the Highland landscapes, ensuring positive coexistence with people.
Marketing
Peckish £1.5m million pound campaign
Westland Horticulture’s wild bird food brand to debut biggest ever media campaign launching on TV at Christmas.
Environment
Mendip Hills declared “super” National Nature Reserve
Vast new ‘super nature reserve’, spanning the Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills and encompassing some of the country’s most precious habitats.
Environment
Despite worrying long term trend, summer 2023 butterfly count positive
The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count 2023 reveal a better picture for butterflies than originally feared.
Environment
UK falling behind EU pesticide standards
The UK has failed to ban 36 pesticides that are not allowed for use in the EU, despite government promises to maintain standards after Brexit
Regulation
Lords debating Swift brick
The House of Lords will debate an amendment to make swift bricks mandatory in new housing across England to halt their decline.
Environment
Beekeepers seek public help to fight Asian hornet
The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) is calling on the public to help fight the invasive threat to honey bees and other pollinators.