Smallholder | Conservation http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/ Smallholder /news/conservation/ en-gb Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:06:58 +0000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:06:58 +0000 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.smallholder.co.uk/resources/images/990744/?type=rsslogo Smallholder | Conservation http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/ Don't disturb nests! http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/5052365.Don_t_disturb_nests_/?ref=rss Please be aware that wild birds will start nest building During the month of March. Once construction of nests has commenced it is an offence to damage or destroy the nest eg by hedge cutting/tree felling (Wildlife and Countryside act 1981). Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0000 253acc654da7e3e3913a5fe08f18aca3 Consistent approach to valuing trees of interest to smallholders and growers http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/5025259.Consistent_approach_to_valuing_trees_of_interest_to_smallholders_and_growers/?ref=rss To ensure consistency in the approach to the valuation of trees for amenity purposes RICS is today launching new guidance for its members, pulling together best practice guidelines on how and when to apply the methods currently in use. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000 882b4d76a317da890d69ee873168c129 How smallholders can be part of the Campaign for the Farmed Environment http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/5020150.How_smallholders_can_be_part_of_the_Campaign_for_the_Farmed_Environment/?ref=rss Farmers’ awareness of the Campaign for the Farmed environment is high according to a recent Defra survey. Already 85 per cent of farmers have heard about the Campaign and many are managing land voluntarily. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 +0000 f35718098cc7f9f51813030136e36238 FWAG Urges Upland Farmers and Smallholders to Go for UELS! http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/5006173.FWAG_Urges_Upland_Farmers_and_Smallholders_to_Go_for_UELS_/?ref=rss The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG), the leading provider of independent environmental farmland advice, is urging upland farmers to embrace the new Upland Entry Level Scheme following its launch this week at Blaze Farm in Wildboarclough, Cheshire. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:50:00 +0000 f86e17ee850679f4d591866c2efb2fcf Volunteer for Twyford Zoo and learn about horticulture http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/5006162.Volunteer_for_Twyford_Zoo_and_learn_about_horticulture/?ref=rss "Are you interested in horticulture or the native species that we have in our wetlands at the zoo?" say Twyford Zoo. They go on to say that volunteers can spend a few spend a few fun hours a week or month learning about what they do at Twycross Zoo by assisting their Head Gardener and Horticultural Supervisor? Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:40:00 +0000 9b99d0e4e8f7a5a52cfb5a8b49ec69ac Bees Abroad Welcome Day http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/5006153.Bees_Abroad_Welcome_Day/?ref=rss Sunday 21st MARCH 2010 10.00 am – 4.00 pm National Beekeeping Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth CV8 2LG. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:30:00 +0000 423d71afc4be6cf3e64f67146490db1e Farm land birds must benefit from new pesticide rules say RSPB http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/4997209.Farm_land_birds_must_benefit_from_new_pesticide_rules_say_RSPB/?ref=rss The RSPB has called for a new EU pesticide directive to be used to protect farmland wildlife in the UK. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:10:00 +0000 3b917bbda804c18611b189202237a169 Clean energy cash back scheme sees solar barn roofs but little farm biogas http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/4886496.Clean_energy_cash_back_scheme_sees_solar_barn_roofs_but_little_farm_biogas/?ref=rss The NFU has given a mixed response to Monday’s announcement of the Government’s Feed-in Tariffs or ‘Clean Energy Cashback’ scheme which it says doesn’t go far enough to attract farmers and growers. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:10:00 +0000 9f544ec723e744e8ece5eea5388b1958 Are you Britain’s most wildlife friendly smallholder? http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/4882167.Are_you_Britain___s_most_wildlife_friendly_smallholder_/?ref=rss There’s one month to go to get nominations in for this year’s Nature of Farming Award. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:10:00 +0000 bd8d7ffb0474c5ab4bc7d29b297a0d1f CAFRE Flies the LEAF Flag with an accredited farm http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/conservation/4880210.CAFRE_Flies_the_LEAF_Flag_with_an_accredited_farm/?ref=rss Long standing member of LEAF, CAFRE, has become the first farm in Northern Ireland to become LEAF Marque accredited. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:50:00 +0000 a7b35d74401051e0dbef1b60e1211dd5