Red cage fungus Clathrus ruberThe 6th Suffolk record of this extraordinary species. Found in a garden by Aimee Dines-Davey ![]()
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Plantlife launches appeal for more wildflower meadowsThe UK is one of the most nature depleted places on earth. Since the 1930s, we have lost 97% of our meadows and they now cover less than 1% of the UK. 10 years ago Plantlife called for action to turn the tide on the fate of our wildflower meadows. Alongside our conservation partners, we identified the best meadow in counties across the UK, harvested its seed and used it to create new meadows nearby. The Coronation Meadows project helped Plantlife develop a really effective way to create new meadows. As we celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, the legacy of Coronation Meadows lives on. The knowledge gained is now helping Plantlife to create and restore more meadows, with almost 5,000 hectares created and restored since 2013. Plantlife wants to restore another 10,000 hectares by 2030 to give today’s children a chance to experience what has been lost in just two generations. Can you help multiply meadows again? |
Field Studies Council (FSC) BioLinks coursesFSC BioLinks is an exciting project bringing together existing volunteers with skills in biological recording and identification, and new volunteers. It provides subsidised training courses, learning opportunities and digital tools focused on invertebrate identification for anyone involved or interested in biological recording, to build and strengthen the community. FSC BioLinks provides:
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Soil Health & Regenerative AgricultureReepham, Norfolk | 8 June
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Topics Regenerative Agriculture – The Broader Context, Empirical case for good soil management, Defining soil health, Soil Health Principles, Evidencing soil health, Aggregation and crumb structure, Nutrient Cycling, One Key Insight – Microbes Matter |
Building a better future – Preparing for biodiversity net gainOnline | 30 Jun 2022 | 09:30am - 15:30pm Who should attend?
Overview The Government is continuing to impose tighter environmental regulations on the development and construction industry to protect the natural environment. The much-anticipated Environment Act 2021 brings in the introduction of a mandatory 10 per cent biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirement on every planning permission granted in England, no matter how big or small. BNG which will not be enforced until late 2023 at the earliest, will put nature and biodiversity centre stage of all future development projects. Are developers, landowners and local authorities ready for the mandating of BNG? The House Briefing will explore the key elements of the BNG policy and its implications on new housing and major infrastructure developments. Hear first-hand from the Government, policy experts and leaders in the industry who will share their insight and offer practical guidance to prepare and be ready for the new mandatory BNG requirements. Key Takeaways:
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