Who'd have thought that high commercialisation of a commodity, the promise of bigger profits, would drive companies to try and sell more product to a much bigger audience, through manipulative marketing and advertising. Isn't it obvious? And they'll use their clout to suppress adverse impacts. 2/2

Glyphosate harms wildlife as well as people. Studies found direct over-spraying caused up to 79% mortality in frogs and toads. Froglife supports Soil Association's call to ban pre-harvest glyphosate. Sign their petition: https://ow.ly/HRmc50YVYE4 #CutTheChemicals

I'm sure there will be detractors but giving these wonderful more-than-humans some space is a great thing and should be celebrated. Totally agree watching them shape their new home will be really insightful.

Patrick Barkham@patrickbarkham.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It will be fascinating to see how rescued captive elephants "rewild" the sanctuary's land in Portugal www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

New poll just dropped! The only poll that matters is tomorrow. Please vote and if you can - get involved with your local campaign! Some of these seats are going to come to a handful of votes. Replace Labour. Stop Reform. Vote Green. 💚

What's worse than a smear campaign, is an orchestrated establishment smear campaign, using false accusations of anti-Semitism against the only Jewish party leader.

A rather fine Light Crimson Underwing (I think can anyone confirm please?) larva found at Knepp today in the Southern Block, just relaxing on a twig on the path! @kneppwilding.bsky.social @bcsussex.bsky.social

The best @kneppwilding.bsky.social dawn chorus I have maybe heard, ever! Cuckoo, Turtle Dove, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin plus of course Nightingale.

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At least 15 Green-winged Orchids flowering across the dune slack at East Head today.

I visit this wonderful place a mile south of Knepp once a year after discovering it in 2014 as part of @sussexornitholo.bsky.social Nightingale survey. I approach with trepidation every time in case the scrub has been improved, or cleared for something else. Nightingale gave some subdued song. Phew!

The Ringed Plovers are back at East Head, 2 pairs seen with 1 pair observed scraping and displaying. This year we are working with the wonderful @chichesterharbour.bsky.social volunteers helping us to monitor the impacts on the birds from dogs, boats from the offshore anchorage and predators.

A very quick stop to the old haunt of Mare Hill Common near Whitley in the Surrey heaths and spotted this rather fine Sand Lizard @arc-trust.bsky.social

A fabulous short walk through Ebernoe Common near Petworth, West Sussex yesterday. Signing Nightingales as soon as you walk through the gate of Furnace Meadow, meandering Ghyll streams, woodland flowers and a feeling of timelessness. Do go if you get a chance @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

Politicians in Peru are proposing two new bills that could mean the extinction of the country’s uncontacted Indigenous peoples. I’ve written to them to tell them to stop the threats to Peru’s uncontacted peoples. Will you help too? svlint.org/ECB

Help STOP the Extermination Campaign of Indigenous peoples in Peru

Politicians in Peru are proposing two new bills that could mean the extinction of the country’s uncontacted Indigenous peoples. I’ve written to them to tell them to stop the threats to Peru’s uncontac...

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We just took down our coppice coupe fencing as 3 years of the hazel regrowth should be enough. #coppicing #positivekeystonespecies

I took part in one of Peter's Rewilding 101 online courses in 2021 - it was a thrilling insight into humanity and the way we relate with the world. Rewilding isn't just for species and ecosystems it's for humans too.

Peter Michael Bauer@anthrodidact.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I've teamed up with @calenk.bsky.social to turn my Rewilding 101 course into a documentary film series and online course. Watch the full video and back the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/vil... #rewild #rewilding #polycrisis #metacrisis #collapse #resilience

I just signed a petition to stop the rollout of facial recognition surveillance in the UK. The Government and shops are scanning us without clear laws in place, using our faces like barcodes. It feels really invasive. Can you take 30 seconds to sign it too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Stop scanning us all with facial recognition!

I just signed a petition to stop the massive rollout of facial recognition surveillance in the UK. The government and shops are starting to scan us without clear laws in place, effectively turning our...

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The wet heath at Sullington starting to fill up with rain.

I’m trying to educate the ecologically illiterate users on this app with this ‘nature facts for nature haters’ series. This episode tackles those that think they can live without nature and fly off to a new planet after this one dies. Hopefully this will save you time responding

Alongside @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk & @wclnews.bsky.social, we’ve responded to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 's piece on the Planning Bill. He’s right: it’s a grave threat to nature. But we’ve never been silent. We’ve challenged it at every turn & we won’t stop now.

Environment groups are anything but ‘mute’ on the planning bill | Letters

Letter: Craig Bennett, Hilary McGrady, Dr James Robinson and Richard Benwell say they have never stopped campaigning on the planning and infrastructure bill’s flaws

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Spending time at Washington Chalk Pits, always giddy with the diversity on show. Adding some adhoc records to #irecord and relishing the tension between shrub, tree and grassland. Burnet Rose in profusion and the reat of the small in scale but big in delight chalk herbs.

The Wood Ants (presuming Formica rufa) enjoying the light and warmth in the regrowing Sweet Chestnut coppice. They follow the coppicing rotation through the woods. #coppice

Was a great day, fantastic to see so many people celebrating the wild.

White Stork Project@whitestorkproject.bsky.social · last yr.

Spirits soared at the White Stork and Nature Revival Festival! Thank you to everyone who came and filled the day with energy, optimism and connection. Moments like these show what’s possible when we come together for wildlife! #StorkNatureFest2025 #Wildlifecelebration

Not really at work today but fancied a bit of a stroll this evening and hung out amongst the Bluebells and Cowslip in one of our glades.

If you can make it in the next few days the dawn chorus at Knepp is in full voice, the Nightingales are sounding especially wonderful. Thank you @kneppwilding.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social

I had a right old rant about Tony Blair's ignorant, self-interested statement on The Jeremy Vine Show today. I mentioned that he has worked as a lobbyist for PetroSaudi, earning Tony Blair Associates £41,000/month, plus 2% of any deal he brokered. Starts 9 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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An early morning walk to Chanctonbury Ring with Cuckoo, Yellowhammer and Whitethroat for company (amongst many others). @southdownsnp.bsky.social #wistonestate @sussexornitholo.bsky.social #dawnchorus

An early evening walk along a golden Sussex Green Lane. Ancient Oaks, massive Ash Coppice stools, Bluebells and Wood Anemone before coming to the Blackthorn scrub hoping to hear Nightingale and within 2mins as the sun set, 2 signing along with Song Thrush, Blackbird and Robin. What a choir!

Proud to be playing a small part at Moor Barton Wilding.

Beaver Trust@beavertrust.org · last yr.

“The whole place is alive. It’s a joy to see it” By donating today, you can help return beavers to Britain - and, better still, your donation will be doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 🎥 Sandra King, Beaver Trust CEO, at Moor Barton Wilding

"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." ~ #ChiefSeattle #WebOfLife