Tag Archives: environmental
Pontbren farmers – a beacon for upland livestock farming
Demands on the land The traditional view of nature conservation, forestry and farming is basically one in which all three are seen as competing and conflicting land uses. This view is unhelpful. Farming not only dominates in terms of land … Continue reading
What fungi are trying to tell us about our planet’s future
With the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness most definitely upon us, it’s a good time to start looking out for fungi. In fact, researchers have found that owing to climate warming, we now have twice as long to look … Continue reading
Silent spring
Fifty years ago today (September 27th) saw the publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, the seminal work widely credited with kick-starting the modern environmental movement. In it, Carson, a former US government scientist, documented the damage done to the natural … Continue reading
Austin’s blog: Back to my roots…?
Spring often feels like the right time for new challenges and a fresh look at the world – and now it’s beginning to feel a bit like spring, for once, I feel that I am comfortably in-step with a sense … Continue reading
Making space for nature
Do England’s wildlife sites comprise a coherent and resilient ecological network? If not, what needs to be done? These were the questions addressed by the Lawton Review, which was set up by former Secretary of State at DEFRA, Hilary Benn, … Continue reading
