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Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Pollinators and Neonicotinoids
Learn how Neonicotinoids affect pollinators such as bees. Find out what the pesticide does and the damage it is causing and learn what we can do about it.
Combatting the Climate and Nature Emergency
We are in the middle of a climate and nature emergency, and the two are inextricably linked. Read more to find out how we are combatting the crisis.
Top tips for submitting a planning application
We've put together a few top tips for you for considering ecology within your planning application or construction project.
Sugar kelp
Sugar kelp is the crinkly belt like kelp that can often be found in deep rockpools on the lower shore or washed up on the beach after rough seas.
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.
UK government allows ‘emergency’ use of banned bee-harming pesticide just days after EU tightens protections
UK government allows ‘emergency’ use of banned bee-harming pesticide just days after EU tightens protections
How to make a seed bomb
Plant wildflower with seed bombs!
Government is now considering applications for shooting badgers in Derbyshire
The Government is now considering applications for shooting badgers in Derbyshire, yet new evidence shows that Derbyshire badgers have extremely low levels of bovine TB.
UK Government confirms ban on all peat-based gardening products will not be implemented until 2030
Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) has confirmed that while some peat-containing products will be banned from shelves in 2027, others will be exempt from a ban until 2030.…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…