Retrofittable devices can re-instate and improve the marine biodiversity lost by development of our coastal areas.
Category Archives: Biodiversity
New Trees for Cardiff
British cities and towns need more trees – The Woodland Trust is encouraging increases to more than 20% canopy cover to improve biodiversity and reduce carbon-dioxide pollution.
Lowest Butterfly Count for 12 Years
The average number of butterflies and moths recorded per sighting has fallen from 16 in 2019, and 11 in 2020, to only 9 in 2021.
We Need More Healthy Trees
Although we need more trees to help absorb carbon and pollution from the atmosphere, reduce flooding and soil erosion and to improve biodiversity, few developments include them.
Nature Depleted Britain
When measured against internationally approved criteria, the UK has kept only half of its biodiversity since pre-modern times. Canada, which is among the best countries, can boast 89% retention.
Dormouse Week 2021
Dormice are a UK protected species, but habitat loss continues to threaten remaining populations. Mitigation measures are required when developing in areas where dormice live.
Harvest Mouse Successes
Comparisons with historical records suggest that harvest-mouse habitat might have shrunk by about 20%. Harvest mice are “vulnerable” in Wales, but the situation is even bleaker in Scotland.
New Studios for Dragonwood
A series of surveys was required at Dragonwood Studios, south Wales, to determine the extent of reptile and amphibian populations and to advise on mitigation measures.
Wales Declares Nature Emergency
Wales’ Strategy for Nature sets out an ambition ‘to reverse the decline in biodiversity, for its intrinsic value, and to ensure lasting benefits to society’,
Can You Help to Revive Our World?
A Red Kite sculpture outside Cardiff Castle reminds us all that we can take positive action can make a huge difference to the natural world around us.
JP Ecological Services 