There are hundreds of conscientious conservationists (there’s a tonguetwister for you) out there; all of whom have their own inspiring stories, but it can at times seem a lonely, never ending pursuit. With such significant problems to solve, we can all become dejected and defeatist at times. Here’s a few inspiring quotes to get conservationistsContinueContinue reading “Inspirational Quotes for Conservationists”
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Action Needed to Protect the Curlew
The evocative call of the Eurasian Curlew is a unique and special sound that could be a thing of the past if sufficient action is not taken to prevent the decline of this iconic species. My own local area, on the north Essex coast, still has a good deal of suitable habitat for their overwinteringContinueContinue reading “Action Needed to Protect the Curlew”
Who will win the Hedge Cutting debate? Birds v Contractors
In this week’s Farmers Weekly it is difficult to ignore their campaign to repeal the August hedge cutting ban. It seems that the furrows in the brows of contractors are getting deeper and two years after the ban was put in place they continue to call for its reversal. It is an issue that seems toContinueContinue reading “Who will win the Hedge Cutting debate? Birds v Contractors”
Are golf courses an opportunity for conservation?
Before I get too far in to writing this article I have a confession to make. I am not a golfer. I have never played golf. The closest I have come to doing so was at the age of six when I discovered a set of ancient clubs in the cellar of my childhood houseContinueContinue reading “Are golf courses an opportunity for conservation?”
The Martin Hughes-Games / Planet Earth Debate
I’m rather late to the party with this post, as several responses to Martin Hughes-Games supposed ‘attack’ on the BBC NHU’s Planet Earth II have already been circulating around the blogosphere. However, before the issue passes from people’s immediate (or at least secondary) thoughts I wanted to set out my position on the matter. I haveContinueContinue reading “The Martin Hughes-Games / Planet Earth Debate”
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