biodiversity
Positive stories, useful developments and people making a difference in biodiversity.
South Norfolk community groups can apply for up to £10,000 to improve local greenspaces
A fresh round of South Norfolk Council’s Nature Conservation Fund is offering grants for community-led projects that help wildlife, climate resilience and access to greener places.
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Rare White Park cattle join Castle Howard’s 440-acre nature recovery project
A herd of rare White Park cattle has been introduced to Castle Howard’s Bog Hall Habitat Bank, where conservation grazing will help restore 440 acres.
Cornwall solar farm will generate enough renewable electricity for more than 10,000 homes
The approved 32MW Trerice Solar Farm near St Dennis will combine solar power and battery storage, with new footpaths and community funding planned alongside it.
Sussex bee study finds one simple way gardens can help during the late-summer food squeeze
University of Sussex research found honeybees have their toughest nectar-foraging period in late July and August, suggesting late-flowering plants and fewer mown weeds can help.
Southampton students turn the New Forest into a living laboratory for rare wildlife
Twelve University of Southampton students are working with conservation organisations on New Forest research covering bats, fungi, ponds, recreation pressure and crayfish.
South Norfolk communities can get up to £10,000 to create greener local spaces
A new Nature Conservation Fund is offering schools, charities, community groups and parish councils grants of up to £10,000 for local biodiversity projects.