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Updated IUCN Red List reveals that more than half of bird species globally are in decline – including the beautiful Schlegel's asity, pictured. But there’s good news for green sea turtles.
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Sunlight shining through green leaves

Spend time in nature to boost wellbeing:
🌳 Walk in the woods
🎶 Listen to birdsong
🌱 Grow your own food
🌸 Smell the flowers
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#WorldMentalHealthDay

Beaver swimming in a lake

A licence has been granted for the historic return of beavers to Glen Affric – bringing benefits to people, wildlife and the environment.
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View of Curbar Edge from Baslow Edge: green fields with a rocky escarpment against a blue sky

The Peak District's gritstone edges are one of the most remarkable features of the region. Offering breath-taking views, historical features, and a haven for wildlife, each of these escarpments of the Dark Peak have their own special atmosphere and points of interest.
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York Minster cathedral against a blue sky

For an eco-friendly break, visit beautiful York. With a central train station and compact city centre, it’s easy to get to and explore without a car. Inside the city walls you’ll find thousands of years of history, including Vikings, ghosts and lots of chocolate!
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City view of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower and rooftops against a blue sky with clouds

Travelling to Paris from London? Take the train. It will probably be quicker (and less stressful) than flying, and can cut your carbon emissions by up to 10x. Eurostar terminates at Gare du Nord right in the city centre – so no need for tedious transfers.
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A stack of two yellow kitchen sponges with a dark green scouring surface

When kitchen sponges like these break down, they release microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments and the animals that live there. And they can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for 100s of years. For eco-friendly sponges see: bit.ly/42rwUOX

At first glance, a quintessentially beautiful Irish landscape.

But in reality, it's a deadzone. The graveyard of a once species-rich Atlantic rainforest wonderland, smothered under sheep and, in the distance, sitka.

We are, however, waking to just how much has been stolen from us.

Brown comma butterfly on purple lavender flower

There are more than 150 free-to-read articles on our website, offering positive solutions to the nature and climate crises - as well as news about nature and inspiring stories of hope 🦋
See: littlegreenspace.org.uk

Underwater shot of two diving gannets with a fish in their beaks

Could Scotland be the world's first Rewilding Nation? The Rewilding Nation Charter and a new feature film have been launched to encourage large-scale nature restoration across the country. Please sign the charter! (Link in post below)
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Woman walking in snow, wrapped up warm, with 3 dogs. Bare trees, fields and birds in background

Freedom - by East Anglia artist, Dee Nickerson

I love this artist's work.

#winter #snow #art #trees

Rewilding and nature champions Join the conversation

Supporting nature gives us endless reasons to be hopeful - the resilience of wild places, the wonders of our forests, and the joy of connection 🌿. It’s inspiring to see people sharing hopeful messages, let's keep it up! 🌱 Follow these #nature and #rewilding champions to begin: go.bsky.app/Ass7FWW

Thousands of starlings flying in a murmuration against a blue sky

Starling murmurations – like this one in Northamptonshire – are one of Nature's most spectacular shows. And this is a good time of year to see one! @rspb.bsky.social shares tips on how and where to see them – and how to help this threatened species.
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Good morning from a very snowy Peak District! ❄️⛄️

A last moth for now, the fabulous Elephant Hawk-Moth seen in May, June and July in my garden in Cheshire. They have a wingspan of up to 6cm. Easily attracted to light. #moths

Hermann's tortoise with leaves and flowers

At this unique rewilding site, on the beautiful Balearic island of Menorca, nature has been allowed to return – and many species are thriving, including the Near Threatened Hermann's tortoise.
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#biodiversity #Spain

Red autumn aspen leaves

Aspen provides a habitat for a wide range of rare fungi, lichens, mosses & moths – but it’s now one of Scotland's most endangered native tree species. A new initiative in the Cairngorms National Park aims to save & restore aspen in the Caledonian forest.
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For all that we like to complain about Ireland and its weather, there really is nowhere else on Earth like it.

Look at those colours! 🌍

Lovely to meet you too!

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Red squirrel on a tree looking towards the camera

Trees for Life is on Bluesky! 🌳 At Trees for Life we are dedicated to restoring wild landscapes, protecting ancient forests, and supporting the species that call these habitats home. 🐾 Follow us for updates, and together, let’s rewild the Scottish Highlands for a brighter, more hopeful future. 🌍

Loch Maree and pine wood

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Return of the Aurochs | Green Adventures An exciting Highlands rewilding project to reintroduce an ancient cattle species, 400 years after it became extinct in Europe.

A new project will see the first UK introduction of a breed of wild cattle, 400yrs after their ancestors were driven to extinction. Tauros will fill a vital ecological niche, creating a mosaic of habitats to boost diversity & soak up carbon dioxide.
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Eight ways to travel more sustainably | Green Adventures Sustainable travel tips to cut your carbon footprint and support local communitites

Travel can be hugely beneficial to tourists – and the communities they visit. Maximise these benefits and reduce your carbon footprint by travelling more sustainably – from walking and cycling to buying local food and products.
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