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Iolo Williams Borders Wildlife
Join naturalist and broadcaster Iolo Williams on a fascinating journey along the Welsh borders from the wetlands of the Gwent Levels to the Dee Estuary. On the way, he’ll describe some of the…
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…
Hooded crow
The hooded crow was thought to be the same species as the carrion crow, but they have now been separated. Less widespread than its cousin, look for it in North Scotland, Northern Ireland and the…
Carrion crow
The all-black carrion crow does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere.
Wild beaver return in jeopardy after Government pulls legal protections at eleventh hour
The Wildlife Trusts call for an explanation as promised protections for beavers are put on hold
Cross-leaved heath
Cross-leaved heath is a type of heather that likes bogs, heathland and moorland. It has distinctive pink, bell-shaped flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust welcomes MP’s bid to stop sewage polluting rivers
Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP for Ludlow, has today published his Private Member’s Bill designed to tackle river pollution from untreated sewage and improve water quality.
Council pull out of new road meeting
Local environmental groups concerned over the proposed Shrewsbury north west road are disappointed that Shropshire Council has pulled-out of a public meeting to debate the scheme that the…
Black horehound
The pungent, rotten smell of Black Horehound makes this medium-sized plant of waste ground and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.
Hedge woundwort
The unpleasant, astringent smell of Hedge woundwort makes this medium-sized plant of woodlands, hedgerows and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.