General Interest – JP Ecological Services

Bluebell Time

Climate change, the loss of woodlands to development projects, the increasing spread of Spanish or hybrid species, pollution and careless admirers are all threatening our native Bluebells.

Willow Dome Recovery

A short break in a busy start to the year, so we took the opportunity to tackle a couple of “out of control” willow domes in our local primary school.

Scottish Beavers to Spread?

Re-introduction of the beaver to the UK countryside continues, with many benefits. However, there is still a long way to go before their presence is widespread.

Bee Bricks – A Solution?

Bee bricks are being touted as a solution to the bee-housing problems caused by destruction of their natural homes. However, is the situation that straight forward?

Gardenwatch Time

This annual citizen-science project provides a valuable snapshot of the state of UK’s bird populations and will lead to changes in policies and practices to help them flourish again.

Ancient Honeybees Discovered

The discovery of ancient bees is a reminder of the wonders still hidden in our habitats and that we should preserve and integrate them into development plans, rather than tearing them down.

Sewage, Green Energy and Superdrugs

The benefits of improved sewage treatment are not to be “sniffed at”, with renewable energy sources,, compost and new super drugs potentially available.

As September starts to fade away, World Animal Day pops up on the horizon. Seemingly confused on some websites with World Wildlife Day, which is commemorated in March, the mission of World Animal Day is “to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. The ultimate goal is toContinueContinue reading “World Animal Day”

Wasps and Hornets

Although most wasps and hornets are very beneficial to humans, the threat to pollinators from the Asian Hornet requires sightings to be reported so they can be controlled,

World Environment Day

We can grow trees, green our cities, re-wild our gardens, change our diets and clean up rivers and coasts. We are the generation that can make peace with nature.