Matt Walpole

Rosebank oilfield go-ahead decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court Court says UK government green light for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account CO2 emissions

Well that’s something.

A sane decision. Well done all involved.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We need answers…

Extremely wrong-headed and disappointing. No wonder Natural England are reportedly furious. We all should be.

We all need to speak out to see this shameful move reversed and never licenses granted

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However, the “continued absence of a formal wild release licensing system is preventing much-needed progress in restoring this species to our landscapes and catchments, and realising their full potential as a nature-based solution.”

Fortunately beavers are out there in our countryside and they will continue to recover, albeit more slowly, despite this ridiculous and counterproductive decision.

No 10 blocks beaver release plan as officials view it as ’Tory legacy’ Exclusive: Natural England furious that years of work has been undone, with minister urged to push policy through

What complete nonsense!!

Licensed beaver release blocked as a ‘Tory legacy’?

If this is true then it is shameful.

How can anyone turn the reversal of a 400 year absence of a keystone species with broad public support into a party political issue?

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‘It absolutely took off’: five UK biodiversity success stories From new butterfly habitats in the Cotswolds to arctic willow planting in the Scottish Highlands, there are increasing numbers of places where humans are giving nature a helping hand to re-establish i...

It’s refreshing to see some positive nature stories 🌿

The UK is considered (and reported) to be one of the most nature-depleted places on 🌍

Perhaps thats what breeds the determination and innovation on display here 🦋

#ConservationOptimism
#NatureRecovery

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Natural history GCSE on hold as qualification seen as ‘Tory initiative’, claims campaigner New GCSE was announced under previous government in 2022 but now ‘sitting in limbo’, says Mary Colwell, one of its architects

This seems wrong-headed

“Nature can’t afford to be a political football. We need future generations to understand or care for the natural world.”

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Thanks Yana!

Slovenian girl, 12, saves project aiming to reintroduce cicadas to New Forest Conservationists failed to capture elusive insects this summer, so Kristina Kenda offered to step in

This story has everything 👉

🦗 Innovation
🦗 Inspiration
🦗 Local action
🦗 International collaboration
🦗 Long term vision
🦗 Kindness, hope and optimism

Good luck Kristina! And the team at the Species Recovery Trust

#NatureRecovery
#ConservationOptimism

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Had the pleasure yesterday of listening to Kurt speak about the exhibition and his journey to track down the locations of some of the great historic paintings of Penwith and document, in his new paintings, how those landscapes and ecological communities have changed.

Fascinating 🌿

That’s tough - wishing you strength to keep going

There are currently over 50 farmers involved and room for more.

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#LandscapeRecovery
#Farming
#Cornwall

Penwith Landscape Recovery Project | Cornwall Wildlife Trust There is a new SSSI in the far west of Cornwall across the moors and downs of Penwith. It’s a special and ancient place; rich in wildlife and ancient sites, yet still a living, working landscape.

Yesterday I joined farmers at the West Penwith Grassland Society to discuss the Penwith Landscape Recovery project, an ambitious farmer-led initiative to develop bespoke, long-term agreements and funding for environmental land management.

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www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

Which is why at Cornwall Wildlife Trust we’ve built up a team of ecologists and farm advisers that are helping farmers and landowners across #Cornwall to develop their businesses in regenerative and nature-friendly ways.

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Today of all days it’s important to recognise that farmers are the custodians of our countryside. As such they are key to delivering #nature recovery at scale.

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Yep! Hope you’re well Abhishek

YouTube video by Cornwall Wildlife Trust Wild beavers discovered at Helman Tor nature reserve

And here are some that have set up shop on our Helman Tor Nature Reserve complex here in Cornwall 🌿

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Last night’s 🦫 🌔

More chance of seeing this than an actual beaver, but they’re on their way.

The UK government could help by opening up free release licenses. Licences being granted would allow well-thought out beaver releases in ways that maximise the benefits for nature and people.

Hey folks.

Taking the plunge… 🦋