As I have often mentioned in previous blog posts my family farms low lying land on the Essex coast. It is a beautiful (if rapidly urbanising) part of the world but it certainly has it’s challenges, one of which is ensuring the future viability of our 3 miles of sea walls. In 2010 the EnvironmentContinueContinue reading “Coastal Farming and Uncertain Futures”
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Paris and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjTsj-fi-p0 There have been many attempts to summarise the events that have taken place at the climate talks in Paris in recent weeks so this post will not attempt to do this yet again. For those interested I suggest you visit this link. Instead, I want to draw attention to the work of the scientistsContinueContinue reading “Paris and Ice”
The British Conservation Model: irrational, unambitious and afraid of nature?
A couple of years ago the Linnean Society brought together George Monbiot, Clive Hambler, Miles King and Aidan Lonergan from the RSPB, to discuss and debate future options for British conservation. The debate, including q&a lasted about an hour but is well worth a watch. It may be nearly two years out of date but theContinueContinue reading “The British Conservation Model: irrational, unambitious and afraid of nature?”
British Government begins discussions for a 25 year plan for food and farming
Earlier this week the UK Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, Liz Truss, kick started discussions that will begin to work towards a ’25 year plan for food and farming’. This is a highly ambitious project and was one of the key food and farming pledges in the Conservative Party’s manifesto. It will bring togetherContinueContinue reading “British Government begins discussions for a 25 year plan for food and farming”
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