Tree planting funding schemes have re-opened, government confirms
FUNDING schemes aimed at encouraging the planting of hundreds of thousands of trees across England have reopened. More than £14…
Wildlife declines will persist if government funding is not increased
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust says that new plan must be given full backing. THE GOVERNMENT published its much anticipated Environmental Improvement…
Stargazers: your countryside needs you
A star-filled night sky is one of the most magical sights, one that is especially enjoyable in the countryside….
Volunteers and wildlife group plant hedgerows
In January, despite the wet weather, a dozen volunteers from the local neighbourhood joined members of the Salisbury Wildlife…
What to do if you spot potential rabies infections in bat populations
The possibility of a bat infected with rabies passing the disease onto humans or other mammals is rare, according…
Barn owls in winter: an uphill struggle when the weather turns
Words and photo by Emily Ryland-Langley, director, TWO Bird Experiences. As greenhouse gas emissions surround the earth and global warming…
Being late for lunch with an arctic owl is ‘snow laughing matter’
By Emily Ryland-Langley, director, TWO Bird Experiences. After the release of Harry Potter in 1997, ‘Hedwig’ became a household name…
Wessex Rivers Trust repairs public access spot on the banks of the Test
THE last of the volunteers have left Chilbolton Common following the completion of an ambitious restoration project. Chilbolton Common, a…
£300k funding secured to boost tree planting efforts across Wiltshire
ALMOST £300,000 will be spent on helping communities and landowners plant more trees in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Council, in partnership with…
Nature centre opens at Langford Lakes adding café and gallery
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has more than doubled the size of the Brockbank nature centre at its Langford Lakes nature…