Seats I’ll be watching

I’m a Labour voter (and with more enthusiasm this election than in some) but I’ll be looking out for the result in particular constituencies as well as the overall result. Here are some of the constituencies that will make or break my day: Brighton Pavilion – a win for Caroline Lucas will please me Bristol…

The general election and driven grouse shooting

If the Conservatives win, and particularly if they win an increased majority I predict: weakening of site protection post-Brexit (see what Conservative manifesto says) – the fact that SPAs were partly notified because of their raptor populations will become irrelevant; the chance of stopping damaging activities (like building new roads and tracks across blanket bogs,…

World Oceans Day

  Tomorrow is UK general election day and World Oceans Day. Spare a thought for Jeremy and Theresa. Well done Oceana EU for these pertinent and witty videos.      

Looking forward to this event in Wytham Wood

  I’m looking forward to this National Badger Week event in Wytham Woods.   Should be a good discussion and I’d like to see some Badgers too.  

Our Yorkshire Dales

You can have your say in the future of one of our wildlife crime hotspots – otherwise known as the Yorkshire Dales National Park.  This consultation is very much to be welcomed and it’s very quick to complete; if you can remember your gender, age and postcode then you can fill in 3 of the…