New Five-Year Plan to Shape the Future of the Beloved Quantock Hills Tuesday, December 2, 2025 quantock somerset aonb conservation nationallandscape managementplan community environment biodiversity climatechange Somerset residents have until December 31 to share their opinions on the management of the cherished Quantock Hills landscape for the next five years. Designated in 1956 as England’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty … Read More
New Five-Year Plan Set to Shape the Future of the Beloved Quantock Hills Tuesday, December 2, 2025 quantock somerset landscape conservation aonb management environment community planning biodiversity Residents of Somerset have until New Year’s Eve to share their opinions on the management of one of the county’s most treasured landscapes for the next five years. The Quantock Hills, designated as England’s first … Read More
Somerset Man Fined Over £116k for Illegal Caravan Site Damage Friday, November 28, 2025 somerset wildlife conservation illegaldevelopment sssi biodiversity habitat enforcement naturalengland fines A Somerset man has been fined £116,263 after illegally converting protected land into a commercial caravan site, causing serious harm to rare bird habitats. John Holland, 59, of Moorlinch, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court … Read More
New Rewilding Site Opens Near Bere Regis to Protect Dorset’s Heathlands Friday, October 31, 2025 rewilding conservation dorset heathlands wildlife nature biodiversity community greenspace restoration A newly established stretch of countryside near Bere Regis provides locals with a peaceful place to connect with nature, all while playing a vital role in protecting Dorset’s rare heathland habitats. Situated just off the … Read More
Purpose-Built Bat Cave Unveiled to Restore Habitat and Boost Local Biodiversity Thursday, October 30, 2025 bats conservation biodiversity habitat wichelstowe roost ecology development wildlife protection A derelict farm in Wichelstowe has been transformed into a purpose-built bat cave, providing a specially designed sanctuary for bats displaced during recent development. This new underground home forms a key part of a wider … Read More
Go-Ahead for Massive Solar Farm Spanning 40 Football Pitches Despite Concerns Monday, October 27, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire planning landscape community infrastructure biodiversity construction traffic A 13.5MW solar farm, covering an area equivalent to 40 football pitches, has been approved near Poulshot in Wiltshire, despite controversy surrounding its visual impact assessment. The development, proposed by Devizes Solar … Read More