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Yesterday I posted a very short blog with links to the Guardian story about a decision on nature conservation made by the Church of England (CofE) and the two papers which formed the background to the decision. I’ll call the first paper the Proposal and the second paper the Response. The Guardian article But let’s…

This was the Guardian’s report of yesterday’s decision which was leapt on by campaigners. Take a look at the paper that was put to the meeting:     And take a look at the paper in response:   I’ll come back to this later this week.

UPDATE – this post and its sharing on Bluesky @markavery worked! Thank you for sharing and responding. More news in due course if I am allowed.   I’ve been contacted by the Looted Art Commission who are trying to track down Henry Mayer-Gross (an ornithologist who was appointed as the BTO’s first Nest Records Scheme…

I hardly ever watch Chris Packham on TV – he’s a friend and I just sit there slightly nervously hoping he isn’t going to say anything that gets him into trouble. But I’ll watch this 5-episode series on evolution because it’s a challenging subject to tackle and it is right up my street. Also, Chris’s…

End of an era for Robin Hood’s world-famous tree – but its legacy lives on Scientific evidence leads experts to believe the Major Oak has died after first spring with no leaves It is one of the UK’s best loved trees, said to have sheltered Robin Hood The iconic tree has watched over the forest for a millennium, and will continue to stand at Sherwood Forest to support wildlife and connect people…

Scotland’s iconic seabird sanctuaries saved for future generations National Heritage Memorial Fund supports RSPB to acquire Bass Rock and Craigleith islands in the Firth of Forth, safeguarding iconic seabird sanctuaries RSPB and Scottish Seabird Centre plan bright future for conservation and public access backed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund As birdwatching rises 1088% among…

Eagle Rock Ranch of Park County has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors ranchers, farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Dave and Jeannie Gottenborg are cattle ranchers and owners…

The Wexford Ranches of South and West Texas are the recipient of the 2026 Texas Leopold Conservation Award®. Leopold Conservation Awards honor ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. The O’Connor family will be presented with the award…

Seven years, for two trees/bushes, photographed on the same date.