Somerset Road Closure Protects 3,000 Amphibians During Breeding Migration Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads conservation migration somerset roadclosure volunteering wildlife habitat climatechange Each spring, thousands of amphibians embark on a perilous journey to their ancestral breeding sites. This year, Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will close from February 9 to March 29 to allow safe passage for toads, … Read More
Somerset Road Closed for Six Weeks to Protect Crossing Amphibians Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads newts conservation roadclosure somerset volunteers migration breeding wildlife Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will be closed from February 9 to March 29 to protect migrating amphibians. The annual closure allows toads, frogs, and newts to safely cross the road as they journey to their traditional … Read More
Somerset's RSPCA Heroes Honoured for Lifesaving Efforts During Sea Empress Oil Spill Monday, February 9, 2026 rspca seaempress oilspill wildliferescue birdrehabilitation somerset milfordhaven environmentaldisaster volunteers conservation As the 30th anniversary of the Sea Empress disaster approaches, the RSPCA in Somerset pays tribute to the heroic efforts that defined one of the UK’s worst environmental catastrophes. On February 15, 1996, the … Read More
Beavers to be Released into the Wild at Somerset National Trust Site Saturday, February 7, 2026 beavers wildlife conservation restoration nature somerset nationaltrust environment ecosystems reintroduction Beavers are poised to make a historic comeback in Somerset, as new licences have been issued for the release of these landscape-engineering mammals back into the wild. Natural England has authorised two releases in the South … Read More
New Wetlands Proposed to Support Major Somerset Housing Development Friday, January 30, 2026 wetlands somerset housing riverparrett crewkerne development phosphates biodiversity conservation infrastructure Taylor Wimpey Exeter plans to create new wetlands adjacent to the River Parrett to enable the continuation of one of Somerset’s largest housing developments. The Wool Gardens project, currently in its first phase, is being … Read More
Why Complaints About Solar Panel Plans in Bath Miss the Point Sunday, January 25, 2026 solar bath climate environment sustainability renewable objections conservation unesco energy Many people claim to care about saving the planet—until it demands even the slightest inconvenience. Councils, businesses, and politicians face the tough task of tackling climate change, but often only under the condition … Read More