The survey below is time limited so please complete at your earliest opportunity! Merseyside BioBank Active Naturalists are re-launching fresh for 2017 with an updated group constitution and a rejuvenated sense of purpose. We are keen to connect with existing group members and with volunteers who have shown an interest in the past. The purpose...
Launched: Biodiversity Net Gain – Principles and Guidance for UK Construction and Developments
Biodiversity Net Gain is development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. A partnership between CIEEM, CIRIA and IEMA, these professional bodies are developing new guidance to help professionals and UK industry address this challenge and to achieve ‘Net Gain’ targets for biodiversity. An important part of delivering good practice in Biodiversity Net...
Marine Strandings
From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-37971998?SThisFB In case of further strandings. Several strandings were reported last year as a result of exhausted and cold shocked sea turtles. “If the turtle is alive please contact British Divers’ Marine Life Rescue on 01825 765 546 (in England, Scotland or Wales) or the RSPCA 0300 1234999.” More information on who to contact...
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National Water Vole Database & Mapping Project
Wildlife records are collected and shared for a number of reasons but high among them is the onward use of that information for the benefit of the wildlife that has been recorded. We see it as an essential part of our role as a Local Environmental Records Centre to support this as best as...