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Wales is losing sheep – A great opportunity
Sheep have shaped our upland landscape in far greater ways than many of us imagine. Land clearances paved the way for Scottish deforestation. We have an unusually structured sheep farming system. Have a look at this article and then have a…
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The sixth great extinction is happening, conservation expert warns
{Earth and Leaf Editorial – The sixth great extinction is happening} {extract below} The sixth great extinction is happening, conservation expert warns With her signature shawl draped over her shoulders and silver hair pulled back from her face, Jane Goodall…
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Oxygen Discovery Defies Knowledge Of The Deep Ocean
Oxygen discovery defies knowledge of the deep ocean
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Tourist influx turns Windermere green
{Earth and Leaf Editorial – Tourist influx turns Windermere green, researchers say – No sewage should be going into Windermere, none. Matt Staniek is a local and national hero} {extract below} Tourist influx turns Windermere green, researchers say High visitor numbers…
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Scientist Hopeful for Eels Future as Ely elebrates
{Scientist Hopeful for Eels – Earth and Leaf editorial} {extract below} Scientist hopeful for eels future as Ely celebrates As Ely in Cambridgeshire celebrates its annual Eel Festival this weekend, what is the future of the now critically endangered fish that…
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Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds – RSPB
Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds – RSPB Sandeels are used in feed for famed fish in vast quantities. They are also used in pet and farm animal feeds. {excerpt below} Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds…
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Woman Plants Thousands of Trees
Woman plants thousands of trees after buying fell