H a b i t a t - Blue for the world, green for the land, red for the living
Primrose
Plants
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Scots herbs emerge as medicine sources
While the Amazonian rainforest has been hailed as the "pharmacy to the world" because of its rich diversity of plant life, the medicinal potential of flora closer to home has largely been overlooked.
Those nasty nettles have a nice side too
More than 30 people joined in an adventure aimed at reversing the perception of nettles as a troublesome weed.
Wildlife is there waiting in these woods
The bluebells may be over now but there are plenty of other flowers to enjoy in Monkwood, including stitchwort, yellow archangel and bugle.
Ecologist passes away aged 68
Oliver Gilbert, the noted ecologist and lichenologist with close ties to Tynedale, has passed away at the age of 68.
"Daffodil man" could sell land to travellers
The smallholder at the centre of the Epping Forest daffodil massacre', when forest chiefs ordered the cutting down of thousands of the spring flowers, says he is so fed up with the Corporation of London that he is considering selling his site to travellers.
Water vole
Animals
Resources
The water vole is in danger of extinction
A major new charity report reveals the water vole is under serious threat of extinction despite changes in farming practice and monitoring.
Our lesser horseshoe bats now have a more stable upbringing
A South Hams bat expert has given his furry flying friends a new front door at a stately home.
When they appear miraculously in the farm pond, I'm as happy as a newt
There are certain people who get things done. They take things on and they get a result. It’s a gift: call it the gift of purpose.
Swarm of bees creates mayhem in city centre
Thousands of visitors made a beeline for Bath city centre yesterday afternoon.

The harlequin ladybird is the most invasive ladybird on Earth.
Now it's in Britain.
Help monitor its spread here
 

Stone curlew
Birds
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Bird numbers soar with conservation scheme
Stone curlews and lapwings across Wiltshire have good reason to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity tomorrow.
Chick joy for rare birds of prey
Birdwatchers are celebrating the new arrival of one of the UK's rarest birds of prey.
Feather report
Turtle doves are purring again in the tall hedgerows. They are one of the last of the summer visitors to come back.
Marine
Resources
WWF celebrates Draft Marine Bill
The Government has just confirmed that it will introduce a draft marine bill in this parliamentary session.
Australia rallies to the defence of its humpbacks in the face of Japanese cull
The first humpbacks of the season could be seen frolicking off a Sydney beach this week, but if Japan gets its way, the whales could soon be slaughtered for "scientific" reasons.
The Wildlife Trusts Your ocean needs you!
Show your support for the marine bill campaign by signing The Wildlife Trusts’ marine petition online by clicking here.
National
Resources
Spring into action
The BBC is turning its focus on eagles, puffins and swifts in a bid to engage and enthuse TV watchers to get out and about to enjoy birds and other wildlife.
Neptune riding on the crest of a wave
As millions of people prepare to travel to the coast over the coming Bank Holiday weekend, the National Trust today celebrates Neptune Day ...
Derek Ratcliffe
July 29, 1929 - May 23, 2005 Naturalist whose incisive research saved the peregrine falcon from pigeon fanciers and pesticides

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England
Resources
Toads' nursery made into nature reserve
Nature lovers in Corston have been celebrating official recognition of their village quarry as a local nature reserve.
Have you adder close encounter?
It might be one of Britain's most slippery creatures - but finding one could be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Watch where you walk, it's nesting time
Walkers are being urged to tread carefully on the Malvern Hills over the coming months in a bid to protect ground-nesting birds.
Killer fish bug found in Trent
A virus which led to a Notts fish farm culling more than a million of its stock has spread.
Hidden treasures are to be revealed
Secret wild beauty spots in East Yorkshire could be improved for visitors under a green scheme that pays farmers to care for the countryside.
Plea to watch out for wildlife
People in Derbyshire are being urged to visit their local waterway this summer and report back on wildlife they see.
City's wildlife under spotlight
People in Lincoln have the chance to have their say on ways to protect the city's wildlife.
Sad if it drove wildlife away ...
I wish to add the following comments to the debate on the proposed lighting of the Humber Bridge.
More land is opened to the public
Countryside lovers will have the chance to explore a huge new area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for the first time this weekend when open access legislation for the region comes into force.
Scotland
Resources
Warning over 'a disaster' for otters
Protected species such as otters and bats are being threatened by controversial plans to build a £45 million civic centre in the Lothians.
Minister intervenes in row
Scotland's farming minister, Ross Finnie, has been forced to intervene to try and defuse a row about cuts in agri-environment payments.
'Green' attraction in sponsor call
An award-winning environmental attraction which relies entirely on donations is urgently seeking a sponsor to fund much-needed extra staff.
Deputy Chair appointed to Scottish Natural Heritage
Keith Geddes was today appointed as Deputy Chair of Scottish Natural Heritage.
Birds of prey hospital opens at Mull sanctuary
The first dedicated raptor hospital on the west coast of Scotland will be officially opened on Mull tomorrow.
Out there
Spring comes late to the Highlands — so late that if you think about it too hard, you miss it.
Ireland
Resources
Green Party alarmed by seizure of GM maize
The Green Party has expressed "grave concern" over the seizure of banned genetically modified (GM) maize in Co Louth this week.
Council demands birth certs of locals planning to build
People seeking to build one-off homes in Clare are being asked by the local county council to supply birth certificates and letters from parish priests to secure planning permission.
Trust a walk to clear cobwebs
The latest in a series of guided walks organised by The National Trust promises to be the perfect way to kick off next week.
Save your cash and help save the planet
Helping conserve and improve our environment is not just the responsibility of green politicians and conservation groups – ordinary individuals play a key role in ensuring the future of our planet.
Wales
Resources
Beauty of Wales no longer off-limits for walkers
Its inaccessible remoteness harbours some of Britain's most beautiful wildlife and habitat. Home to nesting peregrines, golden plovers and purple saxifrage, an arctic plant rarely found so far south, many believe the Brecon Beacons beat all national parks for variety.
Fight to protect Cambrian mountains
Campaigners last night called for the Cambrian Mountains to be recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB).
Beaches fail clean water standard
The number of Welsh beaches failing to reach European water quality standards has doubled over a year.
Energy
Resources
Rebuke over windfarm expansion plans in county
Cornwall County Council has rebuked the Government over its plans to dramatically increase the number of windfarms.
Planned turbines total 30 too many
Windfarm developers hope to build more turbines in the region than are required to power every home in North Lincolnshire, according to new research.
Whinash: World heritage bid 'in danger'
A conservation expert has warned that the Whinash windfarm development could ruin the Lake District's bid for World Heritage status.
Windfarm could cause 'serious damage' to tourism
Building Britain's biggest windfarm at the "gateway to the Lake District" would hit Cumbria's tourist industry to the tune of £75 million a year and cause serious damage to the county's already fragile rural economy, it has been claimed.
Windfarm green light devastates protesters
A 26-turbine windfarm will be whirring away on Scout Moor in less than two years.
Pledge of massive boost for wind power
The Government has confirmed its plans to press ahead with 2,000 more wind turbines nationwide - 87 of which could be built in North Lincolnshire.
Wind farms plans are to press ahead
Wind turbines are back on the national agenda as two Grimsby-area projects hang in the balance.
Wave power energy
There is mounting concern that the government is thinking of building another nuclear power station in Scotland .
Climate
Resources
G8 will not set targets to cut global warming
The G8 summit is to discuss the role of nuclear power in reducing climate change - but it is not preparing to set new targets or a timetable to reduce global warming, according to a leaked document.
Leaked G8 draft angers green groups
A leak of the draft communique on climate change for the G8 summit has dismayed green lobbyists by failing to include a single target or timetable to achieve greater action.
Revealed: The real cost of air travel
It might be cheap, but it's going to cost the earth. The cut-price airline ticket is fuelling a boom that will make countering global warming impossible.
'They're not serious about the environment'
Australia is an "environmental bandit" for failing to sign the Kyoto protocol on curbing climate change, award-winning scientist David Suzuki said on Tuesday.
Help produce a forecast of the climate in the 21st century, using your computer -
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Global
Resources
Indian PM vows crackdown on tiger poachers
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday promised to save endangered Royal Bengal tigers in India after he sighted one for the first time in his life in a national park under threat from poachers.
The World Land Trust is a conservation charity that has helped purchase and protect over 300,000 acres of rainforest and other threatened wildlife habitats worldwide. You can help us save even more - here
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