Connecting with nature can have a positive impact on our mental and physical well-being. However, the opportunity to access nature is not equal across the UK. Let’s delve into the reasons why, and explore some ideas of how to connect with nature that don’t involve travelling miles to a national park.
What comes to mind when you see the word ‘wolf’? A dangerous predator or a creature sadly misunderstood? Present day attitudes to the wolf are fiercely divided, causing conflict whenever new management strategies are debated. Most recently, Switzerland was the battleground for a controversial change to hunting rules, which allowed a national cull of the species and was met with furious outcry from environmental groups.
In this piece we take a closer look at Costa Rica, generally considered an environmental success story and a shining example for other countries to follow.
In 2022, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework recognised biodiversity credits as one of the ways to finance a global deal for nature. Since then, there’s been a flurry of activity as governments, businesses, and project hosts prepare for market development. Leaning on the experience of environmental markets experts, Stefanie Kaiser and Forest Carbon, this article will unpack everything from what biodiversity credits…
From returning a lost temperate rainforest to the North-West of England, to the rewilding of a secret garden, to practical yet inspiring tips and recommendations for every gardener, this article taps into the knowledge of professional landscaper, Jake Sutcliffe of Farm Lane Landscaping. Jake – always curious about the nature and plants that surround us – has used his homegrown knowledge of…
In order to capture more of the views of the public and encourage the government to put in place measures to protect nature, the RSPB, WWF, and the National Trust have launched “The People’s Plan for Nature”, a new joint initiative.
What’s going on here? The Eden Project in Cornwall has come under fire from environmental campaigners for laying an artificial lawn in a children’s play area. What does this mean? The UK’s well-known eco tourism attraction may have decided that plastic grass is a practical solution for its needs. But the problem here is more about the signal it sends. The demand…