The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has recently disclosed fascinating insights into the secret lives of red squirrels, providing a comprehensive look into their behaviours and interactions within their natural environments. The research conducted by the RSPB delves into the intricate details of red squirrels’ daily lives,… Read more »
Conservationists are racing against time to protect rare flora and fauna facing extinction in the last remaining temperate rainforests of the UK. These lush woodlands, mainly along the western coasts, harbour unique lichens found nowhere else on Earth. The decline of these rainforests, attributed to deforestation, climate change, air pollution,… Read more »
China has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the race towards a sustainable energy future, as reported by The Guardian on June 29, 2023. The country’s substantial investment in wind and solar power has propelled it to the forefront of the global renewable energy landscape. In a bid to address… Read more »
The black-veined moth, a critically-endangered species native to the east Kent countryside, has experienced a resurgence in population following habitat restoration efforts by local farmers. Nearly extinct in 1995 due to habitat loss in the Wye National Nature Reserve, this moth saw a remarkable recovery this year with surveys recording… Read more »
A rewilding initiative at Wild Woodbury in Dorset has yielded promising results with the resurgence of several bird species facing critical declines. Seven birds classified on the Conservation Concern Red List have been observed at this 170-hectare site, including the nightingale, greenfinch, grey partridge, marsh tit, skylark, nightjar, and tree… Read more »
Scientists believe that beavers, with their ability to restore and nurture ecosystems, could significantly contribute to biodiversity and climate change mitigation. However, concerns have arisen that a government initiative to reintroduce beavers in England is facing delays and lack of action from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs… Read more »
WWT (Wildfowl and Wetland Trust) and Aviva are collaborating on a groundbreaking project to restore saltmarshes in the UK, supported by a £21 million investment from Aviva. This 17-year project, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, aims to restore and manage coastal saltmarsh at a landscape… Read more »