The public consultation is now open. We need as many people as possible to respond on concerns regarding the legality and soundness of Oaken Wood's inclusion in the plan. > kwtg.uk/save-oaken-wood
@natureali.bsky.social
Plant and politics nut. Occasional rants in among the wildflowers. Mid Wales.
Remember the “108 ancient woodlands” HS2 was going to destroy? The actual ancient woodland loss for HS2 in full would be 39 hectares. This one ancient woodland that Reform wants to destroy is *40 hectares* This quarry will produce mostly crushed aggregate. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kent council accused of 'ecocide' over Oaken Wood quarry plan
Campaigners are "horrified" by the plans but the council says "no decision has been made".
bbc.com
No words 😭😭😭
Oliver@oliver48.bsky.social · 2w ago"This is not only an attack on land. It is an attack on heritage, biodiversity, and the future. Nature cannot defend itself from bombs, fire, or military power. It has no borders, no weapons, and no voice in political conflicts. Yet it continues to pay the price" www.facebook.com/groups/Norma...
There should be a ban on any felling of ancient woodland, outright. We have so little left. It's cultural and ecological vandalism. www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/campaigns/sa...
Help save Oaken Wood
Oaken Wood is under threat. Proposals to allocate Oaken Wood as a hard rock quarrying site will result in the loss of at least 41 hectares of Ancient Woodland.
kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
Anti-Reform@antireform.bsky.social · 2w ago"Absolute madness. Kent County Councillors voted 37–31 to approve a plan to extend a quarry. It will destroy at least 41 hectares of Oaken Wood. The existing Gallagher Aggregates quarry site has already resulted in the loss of approximately 31 hectares of ancient woodland." via Protect the Wild
These barbecues should be banned. People don't realise how much they hear the ground underneath and risk devastating wildfires
Yorkshire Dales National Park@yorkshiredales.org.uk · 2w ago⚠️ Please don't use disposable barbecues in the Dales - Don't Spark Disaster ⚠️ 🎥 Video - North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and North York Moors National Park 📸 Images of last year's fire on the North York Moors by Mark Laycock
Some refreshing, much-needed frankness and leadership.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 2w agoBenjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
Fascinating...
Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes@lemoustier.bsky.social · 2w ago🏺 Need some good news? Yesterday the Knepp Accord was signed by 50 experts & leaders in archaeology, heritage, nature & farming sectors, creating a framework to draw on deep-time evidence to guide decisions shaping our landscape for centuries to come. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/services/med...
#TrenchWood is one of Worcestershire’s richest ancient woodlands, but it sits increasingly isolated from the wider landscape around it. 🌳 We have the opportunity to buy 45 hectares of land adjoining the woodland. Donate now to help us secure this land for wildlife ✨🔗 bit.ly/ExpandingTre...
One of my favourite events of the year! The garden has been hugely aflutter over the past week with gatekeepers, meadow browns, holly blues, small and Essex skippers, painted ladies, small whites, peacocks and admirals. And a wall down the lane. #Butterflies
Cornwall Butterfly Conservation@bc-cornwall.bsky.social · 3w agoOne more sleep until the #BigButterflyCount! Did you hear Cornwall Butterfly Conservation's Sue Allen talking about the count on BBC Radio Cornwall today? Catch-up at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (interview starts at 10:43).
Please tell me this is a joke.
Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3w agoNew drilling isn't just a catastrophic signal of us stepping back from our climate commitments, it also runs against the geological reality of an almost depleted resource. Our focus should be on cheap, clean fuel for the future - not propping up oil and gas. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Oh wow. This is brilliant, @bsbibotany.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI)@bsbibotany.bsky.social · 3w agoSay hello to the botanists who started it all! We've added 300+ digitised historical titles to our website, from County Floras to periodicals to Herbals dating back to 1571. We're also bringing our digital archives home & unlocking vital plant history. Explore & support: bsbi.org/blog/2026/07...
A well-designed policy mix of economic instruments, financial support and regulation, underpinned by coordination and engagement, turns out to be the most effective recipe for scaling up heat-pump deployment, according to RAP’s research. Why is the UK so behind the curve?!
Jan Rosenow@janrosenow.bsky.social · 4w ago2/ Don't take my word for it. Norway has 632 heat pumps per 1,000 households, mostly air-to-air units. The coldest countries in Europe use the same technology for heating the anti net zero crowd now champions. @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-h...
Cinnabar moth caterpillars are such a sunny site! Middletown Hill today. And a Silver Washed Fritillary fluttered by too 💚🐛 #TeamMoth #Butterflies Also Small copper, Red admiral, Small skipper, Large white, Scarlet tiger, Peacock, Meadow brown, Green-veined white, Gatekeeper.
A PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham has developed a citizen science project called Blackbird Detectives, which aims to engage families, schools and local communities in collecting observations of Blackbirds and their nests across urban and rural environments.
I love this Mayor. What a terrific achievement to graduate in prison and wonderful of him to celebrate their efforts publicly. We need more leadership like this - inspiring us all to be more kind, supportive and community- minded.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · last mo.Congratulations to the graduates of East River Academy, who earned their diplomas while incarcerated on Rikers Island. No matter where your journey began, this milestone belongs to you. You earned it, and I'm cheering you on.
Great to hear this from Sadiq Kahn. This is leadership. I'm screening a #People’sEmergencyBriefing in Welshpool Friday July 3rd, 6.15pm for 6.45pm. Come and join me 💚
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · last mo.National leaders aren’t facing up to the risks of the climate emergency. London Climate Action Week is bringing 100,000 people together to push forward the solutions to this man-made crisis.
Join #Cynefin this September! Exploring nature-friendly farming, wildlife, & community. Partnering with #MontgomeryshireWildlifeTrust, we’re hosting two days of talks and activities. Learn more 👉https://f.mtr.cool/iflkrgvfys #NFFNCymru
#30DaysWild 20 Our garden meadow (20 sqm total) at its June peak, full of wild flowers & grasses and assorted fauna. Converted from lawn starting in 2020, easy to manage now with one 'hay cut' in late summer & occasional mowing until March. From then, it flowers! #NoMowSummer @bsbibotany.bsky.social
The government has responded to our petition for a televised emergency briefing - as required when signatories pass 10,000. Our statement: www.nebriefing.org/petition-res... Signatories now stand at 22,780. Please help us reach 100,000 to secure a parliamentary debate. #NationalEmergencyBriefing
Our reaction to the government response
Read our statement reacting to the governments response to Chris Packham's petition
nebriefing.org
