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Don’t put wildlife in your tank - The RSPB urges caution in thinking bio fuels as the green solutionDon’t put wildlife in your tank - The RSPB urges caution in thinking bio fuels as the green solution
A WELL-KNOWN oil company once exhorted us to "put a tiger in your tank". From April 15 this year, you will be able to fill your tank not only with tigers but with elephants, birds, butterflies and monkeys. How? In a word: biofuels.

Seeking the truth about ragwortSeeking the truth about ragwort
THE British Horse Society (BHS) claims that there are 6,500 horse deaths every year due to eating ragwort is still being contested.
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FWAG champions small sites - James Warne shows how smallholders – and their wildlife – can benefitFWAG champions small sites - James Warne shows how smallholders – and their wildlife – can benefit
THE Farming Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) has seen some changes since its formation in 1969 but one thing that has not changed is its commitment to supporting farmers and delivering good advice. As a national charitable organisation it has adapted and developed along with the farming industry it serves. A farmer-led organisation, it has strong links with the working countryside and should be considered as a prime resource tool for landowners and landmanagers.

Time to reflect and take stock - David Chapman suggests resolutions to help save the environment and salve the conscience!Time to reflect and take stock - David Chapman suggests resolutions to help save the environment and salve the conscience!
THE excesses of Christmas behind us, it is time to reflect, take stock and plan ahead. The long dark nights of January are a good time for thinking about priorities and maybe, even if you are already environmentally friendly, there might be a few more things you can do to protect your local, and even help to protect the global, environment.

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