Smallholder | Conservation

Ready, Steady, Feed! RSPB issues cold weather warning

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

After weeks of calls reporting wildlife enjoying ‘balmy’ weather, the RSPB is now braced for more traditional winter enquiries and is urging the public to provide food, water and shelter for garden birds.

LEAF Marque farmer gets the nation buzzing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:50 +0000

LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Marque farmer, Duncan Farrington has achieved national recognition for his work to enhance biodiversity on his farm.

Will our birds fret that it’s been mild and wet?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:07:53 +0000

Over half a million people will be taking part in the world’s biggest wildlife survey this weekend, the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch (28-29 January). You could be one of them.

The search begins to find 2012’s most wildlife friendly farmer

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The RSPB has launched its annual search to find the farmer or smallholder that does the most for nature.

Britain Goes Wild About Wildflowers

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:40:00 +0000

Millions of wildflower seeds will be sown over the weekend, 14 and 15 April, to celebrate the work of community gardeners and mark the launch of RHS Britain in Bloom 2012, supported by Anglian Home Improvements.

Jim Paice MP launches CFE Young Farmer competition

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:20:00 +0000

A new competition aimed at teaching young farmers more about the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) has been launched by farming minister Jim Paice.

Science highlights how cutting hedgerows less frequently can benefit wildlife

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:13:15 +0000

A study into the effectiveness of hedgerow management options in agri-environment schemes (AES), such as Environmental Stewardship in England (ES) has found that cutting hawthorn hedges every three years, or in late winter, can substantially increase resources to benefit wildlife.

Dormice re-discovered in North Wales wood.

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:10:00 +0000

Dormice have been found in a North Wales wood for the first time since the 1990s. The discovery was made on land near St Asaph in Conwy which is managed through a conservation project run by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).

Don’t cause bird fat-alities, says RSPB Scotland

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Cooked turkey fat is extremely dangerous for birds, RSPB Scotland is warning.

Pear trees not just for partridges, says RSPB

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:30:00 +0000

You may find yourself humming the classic Christmas line about a partridge in a pear tree this festive season, but pear trees can be a great gift for all sorts of other wildlife too, says the RSPB.