The targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 set out in the Environment Act 2021 have seen significant focus on and changes to developer’s biodiversity obligations across the UK.
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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.
Moths vs Light Pollution
Light pollution is significantly reducing numbers of caterpillars across the UK, so sound artificial lighting policies must be adopted during development projects.
Red Squirrels – Future Challenges
It is important to understand the relationships between animals, their habitats and each other as we try to improve biodiversity; often they are less obvious than at first thought.
Moss Concrete
Will “moss concrete” provide worthwhile benefits in the fight to remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere? At present, the “jury is out”
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?
Light Pollution and Nature
Light pollution is now recognised as having significant adverse impacts on humans and wildlife, as well as wasting energy and adding to atmospheric carbon levels.
Pollinators need Woods and Hedgerows
Carefully managed woodland and hedgerow creation could play a vital role in regenerating pollinator populations, alongside the restoration of wildflower meadows and organic farming with mass-flowering crops.
“Mini Forests” Spreading
“Mini forests” might make a valuable contribution to improving the biodiversity of nature within developments on housing and industrial estates, but can’t replace existing forests and woodland.
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