A network of colourful ‘bee roads’ is being created across the countryside to reverse the decline in Britain’s threatened pollinators.
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Take the bee road
Posted on 15 April 2011.
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Join the great British picnic revival
Posted on 28 March 2011.
A new study for the National Trust suggests that we are losing our sense of adventure when it comes to eating outdoors and are at risk of forgetting a national treasure – the great British picnic.
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£3.2 million boost for communities and their green spaces
Posted on 15 March 2011.
Sixteen new projects have received funding as part of today’s announcement, helping local communities to transform green spaces close to where they live and creating local havens for wildlife.
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New website maps 14000 of UK’s forests
Posted on 25 February 2011.
Developed by the Woodland Trust in partnership with the Forestry Commission, the National Trust, Wildlife Trusts and RSPB, it’s the UK’s first interactive website to bring all major woodland-owning organisations into one searchable database.
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Discover the Lake District’s hidden gems by leaving the car behind
Posted on 18 February 2011.
That’s the message from Amy McLoughlin at the Nurture Lakeland campaign, who tells us how to find the best spots in the Lakes by bike, by boat, or on foot…
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What do you think about the big forest sell off?
Posted on 28 January 2011.
The people of Britain are not happy. According to a YouGov poll, three quarters of us are opposed to the government’s plans to sell off England’s forests, and believe they should remain publically owned to protect them for future generations.
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Spot starling roosts
Posted on 17 November 2010.
Look skywards for one of autumn’s most spectacular displays
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Take a walk on the wild side
Posted on 03 November 2010.
Alexandra Matts talks about her fungi foray with ‘River Cottage’ expert John Wright, and dispels some of the myths surrounding the dangers of mushroom picking.
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Bake some bird cake
Posted on 05 October 2010.
The birds in your garden might struggle a bit over the winter as their usual food supplies start to dwindle, so why not give them a helping hand with this tasty (for them!) bird cake recipe.
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Britain as you’ve never seen it before
Posted on 29 September 2010.
Michael Palin launched Britain from the Air last week, a free street gallery in Bath of more than 100 stunning aerial photographs that showcase Britain’s natural and human landscapes.
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Talk to the trees man
Posted on 23 September 2010.
No we haven’t become tree hugging hippies, the National Trust have actually created a new ‘talking trees’ trail in Cornwall.
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Name or shame the best and worst rivers in the UK
Posted on 17 September 2010.
A government report has found that 74% of our rivers are failing European environmental targets and a campaign has been launched to clean up their act.
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152 ways to reconnect with nature
Posted on 30 August 2010.
When did you last climb a tree? Spot a bird of prey? Collect shells on the beach? This latest guide from the Wildllife Trust, 152 Wild things to do is packed with ideas to help you enjoy the outdoors whether it’s at home, in you local area or at one of their own nature reserves. [...]
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When will autumn arrive this year?
Posted on 24 August 2010.
According to the Woodland Trust, It seems this year’s late spring is having a knock on effect in delaying signs of autumn.
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Hi and welcome. I'm a freelance travel and lifestyle copywriter and editor, with a passion for the great outdoors. This is my personal blog all about getting out in the fresh air and reconnecting with our green spaces and countryside.
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