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8 April 2002 |
Dawlish Warren is the only site in mainland Britain where the Warren crocus grows |
Special wildlife haven will open to the public |
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6 April 2002 |
"Skylarks have been singing away here this morning. We have always had them nesting on the course and we do our best to keep them here" |
Golfers to help with conservation |
| Eight Norwich wildlife havens are to benefit from a £5 million national conservation fund |
Cash for city’s wild habitats |
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| "This is a very serious incident and an extensive investigation is under way" |
Pollution probe after river fish found dead |
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| "We are making big inroads but there is an awful lot to do if we want to meet our target by 2005" |
Return of the native heath |
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5 April 2002 |
"We are hoping our work will provide a good habitat and cover for a range of amphibians, mammals and insects" |
River gets its bends back |
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4 April 2002 |
"... we will see the area being transformed into a prestigious site that will be important for wildlife and will be a key component in the regeneration of the area" |
Tees to get major nature site |
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31 March 2002 |
Species planted in the new woodland will include oak, white willow, wild service, native black poplar, ash, silver birch, aspen, field maple, small leaf lime, wild cherry, blackthorn, wayfaring, dog rose, hazel, hawthorn, spindle and goats willow |
Agency helps create a new wildlife woodland in Somerset |
| The National Park Authority has welcomed the intention to address grazing pressures over a significant area of the fells |
New ESA scheme for the head of Buttermere |
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| "... gardening has become increasingly popular, but no-one really knows how effective or widespread it is in Lincolnshire" |
How does your garden grow? |
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| Seventeen species were recorded in both Acton and Hundon churchyards while 15 species were found at Kettleburgh, Redgrave, Wenhaston and Aldham |
Suffolk churchyard boost for butterflies |
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30 March 2002 |
Surveys have identified 80 acres of former ancient woodland under the existing conifers |
Return of the native tree for Peak's beauty spot |
| "This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to join in and help preserve the rich natural environment that makes Herefordshire so special" |
Midland heritage sites net £2.5m lotto cash |
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29 March 2002 |
Greystones Farm includes a scheduled ancient monument, Salmonsbury Camp, and is a haven for water voles, barn owls and wild flowers |
Wildlife trust is to buy £480,000 farm |
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28 March 2002 |
The mess ... includes up to 50 gas canisters, 12 wrecked cars, dozens of plastic bags filled with litter and large dumps of scrap metal |
Travellers damage nature reserve |
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25 March 2002 |
"We believe it will have a very major
impact on an important wildlife site and we are deeply concerned about
the loss of habitat"
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'Wildlife at threat' from new plans |
| The grasslands help to support up to 130 different types of wild flower and 30 different types of butterfly |
Locals rally to preserve hill |
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22 March 2002 |
In the context of the tidal River Avon and indeed Bristol as a whole, this area is a local biological hot spot |
Waterpark would destroy wildlife in the river Avon |
| This is a cosmetic exercise to disguise that this housing development destroys one of the richest ancient woodland sites in central Sussex |
Cuddly sentiments can't hide tragedy |
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21 March 2002 |
Swans, herons, coots and oyster-catchers are regular visitors |
Motorway drainage ponds come alive |
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20 March 2002 |
"This migration pattern in pike is completely new to us" |
Isaac the roaming pike homes in on a marvel of nature |
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17 March 2002 |
English Nature today launched on its website, a list of events and walks taking place on National Nature Reserves |
Spring into the countryside! |
| "Not everyone realises how lucky we are to have this wealth of wildlife all around us" |
Play a part in the conservation of wildlife, farmers are urged |
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| ... it would ... threaten wildlife – including nesting skylarks and grey partridge |
Plans for quarries blasted |
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16 March 2002 |
"Our biggest fear is that the very delicate ecological balance of the river will be destroyed" |
Anglers bid to protect river |
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15 March 2002 |
"We have so much wildlife here. There is a badger sett, birds, frogs, toads and slow worms" |
Stop badgering us over houses |
| "The four sites identified reflect sites of wildlife value that are accessible to local people" |
Wildlife havens given support |
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14 March 2002 |
"Our work at Syderstone Common forms part of a national programme to protect rare pockets of heathland" |
Wildlife Trust faces local anger |
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13 March 2002 |
The council says it cannot afford to pay out and hopes the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust would be able to help attract grants |
Bid for nature reserve |
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12 March 2002 |
"The mossland supports a variety of specialised and unique communities of plants and insects, many of which are extremely rare" |
Row over plans for wildlife reserve |
| Rusland Mosses, another smaller red squirrel habitat, is next on the list |
Red squirrels battle against extinction |
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10 March 2002 |
Over 130 different plants have been recorded there including cuckoo flower, marsh valerian, ragged robin, meadow cranesbill and the southern marsh orchid |
New legislation saves wildlife site |
| "Far from destroying the environment, the off-road bikers churn up the land and provide an ideal situation for birds, badgers, butterflies" |
Wildlife haven on track list |
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| "The aim is to encourage people to take wildlife into account in their gardens" |
Garden survey aiming to help plants and wildlife |
