There is still time to contribute to the survey being run by a year 3 student at Lancaster University, situated in the Lancaster Environment Centre who is looking for help with regards to his research on the River Wye. The first survey must be completed by 17th August. In this project, it is recognized that solving the complex problems affecting the river Wye requires agreement among a wide range of organisations and individuals with different backgrounds, perspective and priorities. To that end, the research is seeking to gather expert views and opinions from a broad cross-section of organisations and groups with
HGN has been contacted by a year 3 student at Lancaster University, situated in the Lancaster Environment Centre who is looking for help with regards to his research on the River Wye. In this project, it is recognized that solving the complex problems affecting the river Wye requires agreement among a wide range of organisations and individuals with different backgrounds, perspective and priorities. To that end, the research is seeking to gather expert views and opinions from a broad cross-section of organisations and groups with responsibilities and interests in the Wye. For more details, and to get involved, click
A new film documenting the evolution of The Knepp Estate in West Sussex from intensively worked and sprayed farmland which supported very little in the way of wildlife to a rewilded area full of birds, butterflies, insects, native mammals, plants and all the complexity of a fully functioning ecosystem is currently in cinemas: it is on at The Courtyard in Hereford on Tuesday 16th July. Although a somewhat uncritical look at the project, it is worth seeing for a reminder of just how much wildlife we have lost, and also the stunning photography – the Hobby catching the
Spend a day volunteering in the Much Marcle countryside and help protect local wildlife. The Countryside Regeneration Trust are looking for volunteers to meet once a month at Awnells Farm to carry out conservation work and wildlife surveys. No experience needed, training provided. Please register to volunteer and select Awnells Farm.
