Very important points here. Including, “protecting our climate is much cheaper than not doing so, and that is without even considering non-economic impacts such as loss of life or biodiversity'. The idea that the economy can just adapt to climate change is “recklessly cavalier”.

Doing ecological studies during a biodiversity crisis is difficult. In 2002 I began studying Marsh Tits in an ancient woodland to see how a functioning population worked. After 10 yrs I realised I was now documenting their slide towards local extinction:

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A sad story about how one man - who has been monitoring a population of marsh tits for 22 generations - is watching them go extinct Richard Broughton 🇺🇦

Like all our soundscape pieces this week, it points to a much bigger story happening all over our planet theguardian.com/environment/20…

Flooding in Dubai after 1.5 years worth of rain falls in a single day!!

Some recent media reports regarding the role of Natural England in the protection of a colony of Barbastelle Bats living on the route of a proposed road in Norfolk has been incorrect. This blog sets out what the law & government policies require us to do naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/16/pro…

Coming up to the five year anniversary of me taking on the role of Chair @naturalengland. To mark the moment I spoke with Emily Beament, including about the extent to which healthy natural systems underpin national security

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Really great to see UBP - Union Bancaire Privée win recognition for the pioneering work being done with its biodiversity fund. It is my privilege to co-chair the fund’s advisory committee. We hope the work we are doing will be copied & go mainstream ubp.com/en/newsroom/ub…

Investing in nature is essential for our national security - even in times of economic hardship, Tony Juniper tells me in an interview to mark five years as head of Natural England telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/1…

Buttercups on Midsummer Common #Cambridge looking splendid this evening. A splash of mid city colour lit with Spring sunshine. I’d say best not to mow until they’ve set seed. They are spreading a bit & will do more I’m sure Cambridge City Council thetimes.co.uk/article/counci…

From satellites to soil samples, the Natural England England team is working with partners on the England Ecosystem Survey. As part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment, it is a huge undertaking, documenting the state of our natural environment in England.…

Happy #InternationalBeaverDay ! In April 2023 our specialists and partners attended Britain's first Beaver Conference held by Beaver Trust. One year on here is a reminder of this fantastic event and keynote delivered by our very own Tony Juniper!

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Fascinating to hear from Dr France Gerard and Richard Broughton 🇺🇦 from UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology at yesterday’s Strawberry Hill visit The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants about the @Mambo_EU project seeking to quantify biodiversity & carbon in this #shrubland habitat Peter Brotherton Brian Eversham Tony Juniper barbara young

Fantastic visit to the wildlife rich #shrublands of Strawberry Hill Farm co. of ⁦Brian Eversham⁩ ⁦Scrub & grassland mosaics supporting thriving invert & bird pops. #bioabundance ⁦Tony Juniper⁩ ⁦⁦Craig Bennett⁩ ⁦Peter Brotherton⁩ ⁦Richard Broughton 🇺🇦⁩

This is important evidence, based on a field trial looking at the impact of Beaver in relation to flood risk Spains Hall Estate in Essex. The wetlands created by these creatures perform multiple valuable functions, including water storage at times of peak flow

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You and Your Green Space are looking for participants to grow wildflower seeds (they'll be provided). Anyone 18+ in or near Cambridge can join in. It would be really helpful if Cambridge based groups would consider sharing this post. Thank you. youandyourgreenspace.wordpress.com

Final Words ✨

“Last year, I had a life-changing experience at 90 years old. I went to space, after decades of playing an iconic science-fiction character who was exploring the universe. I thought I would experience a deep connection with the immensity around us, a deep call for…

We’re on a mission to change your mind about slugs & snails! They recycle waste! They’re food for other creatures! They’re just great - find out more 👉 wildaboutgardens.org.uk

Coronation Gardens made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Great to see @NationalTrust #LizardRarites project making a media splash today!

Fantastic on the ground action through NE #speciesrecoverprogramme funding, reversing declines of rare plants, lichens, liverworts and the grayling butterfly on the Lizard👏
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Very good to meet new NFU President Tom Bradshaw Tom Bradshaw at Grange Farm, Mears Ashby, Northants. Much common ground for Nature recovery & farming. We saw work of farmer Andrew Pitts, to combine increased soil carbon, crops & biggest flock of Yellowhammer I’ve seen for ages.

Great to be on the Pitts brothers’ farm today for Natural England and National Farmers' Union liaison, sharing visions, common purpose and ambitions for sustainable #farming , #food and the natural #environment