Somerset Wildlife Trust launches major campaign to enlist ‘hedgehog heroes’ across the county
Homes for Hedgehogs launches to help halt the dramatic decline of one of the UK’s most charismatic and best-loved species.
Natural World
Natural world articles explore the wonders and complexities of the natural world, from the smallest microorganisms to the largest ecosystems. These articles cover a wide range of topics related to nature, such as biodiversity, climate change, wildlife conservation, and environmental sustainability.
Declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency
Taunton Town Council unanimously declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency at the June meeting of Full Council after a Motion was brought forward by Councillor Caroline Ellis
THE BIG COUNT RETURNS AND SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST ASKS THE PUBLIC TO MAKE WILDLIFE REALLY COUNT
Annual citizen science event gives the public the chance to help protect local wildlife by recording the species living right on their doorsteps and in their favourite green spaces
Print and paper myths
When it comes to the sustainability of Print and Paper, it is important to separate the Facts from the Myths. The European paper industry is a world leader when it
Back garden birdwatching
Share your garden bird sightings to contribute to a national survey. Here’s how… This spring we have spent a lot of our time in our homes and gardens and so,
Ladybirds: one of our greatest allies
The UK has only 50% of its biodiversity left, and England has even less, at 47%! Our insect population has declined by 60% in the last 20 years. Every small
Prepping insects for winter
In autumn the garden is seeming less appealing, but there are still vital steps we must take to help the insects and wildlife before we stop for our long winters
Know your garden friends
Charles Darwin, 1809, the man behind the theory of evolution, called them, “natures plough”, and spent his later years studying these creatures. He wrote a book about them, a best
The power of leaves
Think of a world before man came along! Think of the trees and plants…no artificial fertilisers then, so how did trees and plants grow and grow, and not run out
England’s insects
A recent study has revealed that England’s insect population has declined by around 65% in the last 20 years. We really need our insects, they pollinate our food, clear up dead
Save the planet: plant a tree
Unless we understand WHY we should plant a tree, will we actually do it? Probably not…too busy…. need to be convinced! SO…there are about 23 million gardens in the UK,
Bird populations experiencing a rapid decline
Imagine no bird song, no sight of busy birds building nests, feeding their young, or splashing in a small puddle. Our bird population is experiencing a rapid decline…there has been
Our front garden can make a difference
Outside our front door is an important area for us to tackle as we strive to help the planet! However small a front garden we may have, we can make
The time to act is now
Sometimes we need to take stock. We need to remind ourselves why we must act …. We hear so much about climate change, the articles, programmes and nightly news shots
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