Arable fields
Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed…
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My muse
Mark suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia, meaning that in bustling areas the voices he can hear become overwhelming. They are his muses, but can get overpowering. When he’s outside in the garden,…
Environmental charities - Wildlife Trusts Wales and WWF Cymru: A statement in support of the Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales
It’s a critical time for farming in Wales, as farmers face uncertainty through price volatility and inflationary pressures on energy, fuel, and input costs.
Saltmarsh and mudflats
Saltwater marshes and mudflats form as saltwater floods swiftly and silently up winding creeks to cover the marsh before retreating again. This process reveals glistening mud teeming with the…
How to install a water butt
Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great for watering the garden, refilling the pond - or even washing…
Opportunity - Collaborative Habitat Land Management Feasibility Study
Green Connections Powys is looking to hire a contractor to investigate opportunities for local collaborations between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), contractors, farmers, lifestyle…
My office
Gary is the Badger Edge Vaccination Scheme (BEVS) Project Manager for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. He is injecting badgers to protect them against bovine tuberculosis (bTB) to help curb the…
A successful fern, or a case for control
This month's blog on bracken and the need for control by Jonathan Stone, Reserves Officer
Disappearing Into The Long Grass…
A blog written by artist-in-residence for the Rhos Pasture
Restoration Project, Sean Harris.
Rewilding & Farming: The Emergence of an Eco-Farm-System
A guest blog on farming and rewilding from Tir Natur team member Stephen Jenkins
My routine
Martin volunteers with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Orchard Origins every Friday come rain or shine. His commitment has contributed to conserving many of Herefordshire’s traditional orchards.…
The Magical World of Moths: Nature's Night-Time Pollinators
A blog all about moths and moth trapping by Fiona Stone our LWS project officer