@mymarsh.bsky.social
Don't blame the bats for HS2's blunders
www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4522...
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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Important report from @natreswales.bsky.social:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Since 2000, "Wales has already witnessed the loss of 11 species, with the European turtle dove and belted beauty moth becoming geographically extinct. The Species in Peril report warns others could face a similar fate".
Great blog from @ruthchambers.bsky.social today on amendments needed to the Environment Bill: "It is essential that the OEGWβs independence from the Welsh Government is watertight, something which the bill currently fails to secure."
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
#WeNeedNature #AngenNatur
Want to know more about nature-based solutions? Join CIEEM's webinar next week, 12-1pm
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CIEEM needs a new Policy Officer for England and Wales - come and join us
cieem.net/job/policy-o...
The River Wye used to be full of wild salmon. Today it is full of algae. And the meandering waterway which has long attracted anglers, hikers and poets is now the subject of a major pollution lawsuit βοΈChris Hilson, University of Reading nation.cymru/feature/the-...
28.10.2025 08:04 β π 23 π 12 π¬ 1 π 3Well done Caerphilly
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Four person panel sitting in front of a table, looking towards a screen with a wheel of data about different votersβ broad thoughts towards climate and nature policy. Detailed info here: https://climateoutreach.org/britain-talks-climate/climate-big-picture-2024/wales/
A close up of the data wheel, setting out broad views from voters like βestablished liberalsβ and βdissenting disruptersβ. More data here https://climateoutreach.org/britain-talks-climate/climate-big-picture-2024/wales/ and more on the segmented voter types here: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/seven-segments/
A very interesting analysis and chat at the Britain Talks Climate & Nature Welsh launch this afternoon. Hereβs their findings: climateoutreach.org/britain-talk...
Great panel too with Lee Waters, Leanne Wood and remarks from the Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.
#weneednature
π Peidiwch Γ’ cholli Amrywiol wrth Natur β gweminar sy'n ymhelaethu ar leisiau amrywiol mewn cadwraeth.
β¨ 3 siaradwr. Straeon go iawn a syniadau ar hil, arweinyddiaeth a natur.
ποΈ 29 Hyd | π‘ 6:30β8:30pm
π Cofrestrwch: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...
π Donβt miss Diverse by Nature β a webinar amplifying diverse voices in conservation.
β¨ 3 speakers. Real stories and ideas on race, leadership & natureπ
ποΈ 29 Oct | π‘ 6:30β8:30pm
Sign up here: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...
If you're in #Aberystwyth today, come along to the CIEEM stand at the University #careersfair and say hello! I'll be happy to tell you all about Green Jobs for Nature
@aberuni.bsky.social
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"What you do makes a difference.."
Jane Goodall π
#jane #goodall #janegoodall #nature #wildlife #environment #earth
This is a quote set against a narrow portrait image to the side of a cow. This is a black and white cow standing in a muddy grassy field in Eryri (Snowdon). The quote says: βWe want the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) to boost nature-friendly farming in Wales to help farmers restore nature and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Business Case published today supports what Wales Environment Link (WEL) has long been pointing - the scheme's Universal layer alone will not provide sufficient benefit to nature, Welsh citizens nor the public purse. The Business Case states that the scheme's Optional and Collaborative layers deliver far better returns on the Welsh Government's investment. The conclusions are clear - if the SFS is to deliver its goals, Welsh Ministers will need to commit sufficient budget to the Optional and Collaborative layers and provide high-quality, accessible farm advice and guidance to help farmers take up these actions. And it should also mean an end to payments that just patch or prolong up the problems that unsustainable, and particularly intensive farming has created. Truly sustainable farm practices and systems work in harmony with the natural productive capacity of the land; they regenerate, rather than damage our soils, water and wildlife. WEL also notes that the impact assessment overlooks the farm productivity gains that can take time to materialise, such as improvements to soil health. And the assessment does not consider those upper layers which offer the real support for the nature-friendly farming practices. The Welsh Governmentβs βSFS payment ready reckonerβ provides a more accurate guide as to what the SFS means for farm business, and weβd encourage farmers to use this directly, to see what their own impact will be.β
Yesterday, Welsh Gov published its economic modelling for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The analysis is far from robust, in our opinion, and only looks at the universal layer's (the entry level) impact on farms, not the Scheme as a whole.
Check out our response β¬οΈ
waleslink.org/business-cas...
We're pleased to launch our 2026 manifesto for the Senedd elections today!
#WeNeedNature #AngenNatur
waleslink.org/manifesto-20...
waleslink.org/cy/maniffest...
Our four panellists (L-R - Joe Wilkins, James Hitchcock, Edna Wachira, and Ruth Chambers) standing in front of a WEL pop up banner. Joe is holding his hands behind his back. James is holding a yellow board with a dark yellow rectangle patterned background, which says 'for people, for climate, for nature' and includes the Act Now Change Forever logo. Edna is holding a white Wales Environment Link board which says 'I support ambitious nature targets / Rwy'n cefnogi targedau natur uchelgeisiol', and includes a blue, green, and red footer designed to look like a chart tracking nature recovering over the next 25 years. Ruth holds a board with a white and baby pink rectangle patterned background, which says 'Cymru Iachach, Tecach, Mwy Diogel'. There ae various items on the floor in the background, including other posters and an amplifier.
We're logging on to say a big thank you to everyone who joined our panel discussion at the Climate Cymru Act Now Change Forever mass lobby π
We also wanted to say a big thank you to the staff at @climatecymru.bsky.social, Bethan Sayed and Stanley Townsend for organising a brilliant day.
A project in south Wales is restoring long-lost woodland to help manage flood risk, improve soil health and boost biodiversity
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An invite giving more info on the panel. The text is below and the images are a lesser horseshoe bat, wings outstretched like it's diving from a rafter. Another is a brightly coloured blue and orange kingfisher, pierching on a branch, looking very fluffy. The third one is a carder bee, hanging onto a lavender flower, also looking fluffy. The text says: Act Now Change Forever Mass Lobby Wales Environment Link Panel: What does the new Environment Bill mean to you? Wednesday 17th September Starting at 14:00 Urdd Centre, Cardiff Bay - entrance opposite TΕ· Hywel Panellists: Ruth Chambers, Green Alliance James Hitchcock, Rewilding Britain Joe Wilkins, Wildlife enthusiast Chaired by Edna Wachira, Women4Resources
We're holding a panel event at @climatecymru.bsky.social's 'Act Now, Change Forever' mass lobby this week! We'd love to see you there, pop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30pm, to discuss all things Environment Bill.
Details attached + more info available online here: waleslink.org/wel-panel-at...
We support calls from @rspbcymru.bsky.social for Welsh Gov to stop delaying a decision on licensing gamebird releases.
Bird flu compounds the risk of activities that already increase competition with rare species - like curlew & black grouse - for food. Why the delay?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
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Join us for the CIEEM Wales conference on 16 September - book early to ensure a place!
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An excellent opportunity to connect with and gain support from the freelancer/small business community in your nation. See you there!! www.linkedin.com/posts/charte... #BritishEcologists #EcologyUK
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Itβs well-known that Wales is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, with one in six species here at risk of extinction from our lands. Itβs now time we do something about it βοΈWales Environment Link
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Weβre fighting for your future. In response to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill, weβre working hard to ensure your voice is heard. We wonβt back down.
Stay informed & resilient - free resources + newsletter dign up here π
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Narrated by Iolo Williams, the Red List documentary, directed by Ross Pierson, follows botanist Dr Kevin McGinn racing to save 25 of Wales' most endangered plants.
The film is being crowdfunded and you can find out more - and donate - here:
greenlit.com/project/red-...
Our take on the Cunliffe report:
afonyddcymru.org/cunliffe-com...
Rydyn ni'n hapus iawn i fod yn rhan o'r prosiect hwn i leihau'r nifer o blastigau amaethyddol yn afonydd Cymru.
Diolch i Ymddiriedolaeth Afonau Gorllewin Cymru am ddarparu'r gwaith sylfaenol gwerthfawr ar gyfer yr ymgyrch hon mewn prosiect tebyg a gynhelid y llynedd.
bit.ly/3GDXiPh
Very happy to be part of this project to reduce the amount of agricultural plastics in Welsh rivers.
Our thanks to West Wales Rivers Trust for providing the valuable groundwork for this initiative in a similar project they ran last year.
naturalresources.wales/about-us/new...
π¦ @savebutterflies.bsky.socialΒ has declared a butterfly emergency - but you can help!
Join the Big Butterfly Count: just watch for 15 mins and submit what you see.
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Runs until 10 August
πhttps://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/Β
#Naturefriendlyfarming #NFFN #citizenscience
