In the realm of predators, our minds often conjure images of lions stealthily stalking their prey across the African savannah or packs of gray wolves pursuing elk through the snowy landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. These are the celebrated predators of the natural world, but it’s important to recognize that… Read more »
Saltmarsh (British Wildlife Collection) Hardcover Clive Chatters delves into the fascinating world of saltmarshes in this volume of the British Wildlife Collection. Saltmarshes, often enigmatic and remote, occupy a unique space between land and sea. Chatters’ exploration of these habitats reveals their ecological, biological, geological, and historical significance. From Tadpole Shrimps… Read more »
Looking for a nature friendly little project for your garden or outside space? Try creating a mini-wetland! WWT (Wildfowl and Wetland Trust) are the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity – and they have some great ideas on anybody can help bring a little bit of wetland into your garden –… 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 »
What are saltmarshes? Saltmarshes are unique coastal ecosystems commonly found in regions with low-lying land and temperate climates. They represent a blend of land and water, shaped by the daily movement of saltwater influenced by tides and seasons. When seawater flows over coastal mudflats and recedes, it leaves behind sediments… Read more »