Conservation

Exmoor

Immerse Yourself in Exmoor’s Nature Festival

This spring, Exmoor National Park is set to unveil its full programme for the upcoming Exmoor Nature Festival, taking place from Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, June 1. With more than 60 events, the festival aims to celebrate the …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

Revolutionizing Somerset: The Innovative Wetlands Project

A £5 million wetlands project in Somerset is set to revolutionize the local riverways, providing a natural solution to filtrate farm fertilizers through innovative planting methods. Wessex Water, in collaboration with Natural …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Volunteers

Restoring Historic Site to Create Bat Haven and Green Space

A dedicated team of volunteers came together on March 23 to tackle conservation efforts at Glastonbury’s historical Baily’s Buildings site. The main focus of their efforts was the planting of trees to establish a biodiverse …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

National Trust

National Trust culls goats at Somerset beauty spot

The National Trust has recently culled the last four goats residing on Brean Down, a scenic peninsula in Somerset, due to poor health and a positive test for tuberculosis. The decision has been described as difficult by the …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Abseil

Take the Plunge: Abseil for Wildlife Conservation

Calling all thrill-seekers! Somerset Wildlife Trust is organizing the Abseil for Wildlife challenge in Weston-super-Mare this April. Brace yourself for a heart-stopping 130ft drop at Uphill Quarry in North Somerset, all in …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Wildlife

Taking the Leap: Abseiling for Somerset Wildlife Trust

Somerset Wildlife Trust is calling on daredevils to join them for a heart-stopping fundraising abseil in Weston-super-Mare this April. The Abseil for Wildlife challenge will see participants descend a thrilling 130ft drop, …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Eagles

Reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles in Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park is poised to release additional white-tailed eagles as part of continuous conservation initiatives for the species. The Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England have been reintroducing these …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Farmland

Controversy Surrounding Plan to Flood Farmland

The controversial plan by EDF to flood hundreds of acres of farmland near Kingston Seymour, North Somerset, has been met with strong opposition. The proposed conversion of agricultural land into a salt marsh has sparked …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read