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An umbrella organisation connecting groups across the city of Brighton and Hove working to protect and enhance greenspaces for all. website: BHWF.org.uk

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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The cheek, the nerve, the audacity, the GALL! (for #DragRace fans). A handy guide to spotting galls...
Identification chart of common plant galls on oak, wild rose and lime, with photos and labels.
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Looking for advice and suggestions on key elements of community conservation work? Download our new guide, written by ecologist Laurie Jackson, from our community group advice page.  
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Community Group Advice - Sussex Wildlife Trust
Find advice and guidance for community groups wanting to protect local wildlife, improve habitats and take action for nature in Sussex.
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🌊 Hear about a new plan to heal the Sussex Seas. 🐬   Join the webinar on Tuesday 20th October at 7pm to hear what's in the Blueprint, why it's important, and how we can move from plan to action.  Register on Eventbrite: shorturl.at/waggE
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
October is busy with People's Emergency Briefing screenings in Sussex, including:  ⏰ Nutley - 9 Oct ⏰ Westdene, Brighton - 9 Oct ⏰ Eastbourne - 10 Oct ⏰ Firle - 11 Oct ⏰ Chichester - 14 Oct ⏰ Worthing - 14 Oct
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Support the National Emergency Briefing - Sussex Wildlife Trust
The first National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature was held in Westminster in the autumn of 2025, in front of hundreds of politicians. There some of
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We teamed up with the Shark Trust, the Rock Pool Project and the local community on Ovingdean beach for an egg case hunt and bioblitz. Both events harnessed the power of community to build data and records that will help protect our precious marine ecosystem! 📷© Tracey Beck/Sarah Ward
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Wilder Wealden is a brand new 5-year nature recovery project, and we're looking for two Landscape Advisors to join the team.  sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/our-caus…
Sussex Wildlife Trust: hiring Landscape Advisors (full/part-time, fixed-term). Apply by 25 Oct 2026. Meadow flowers.
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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Govt report highlights Britain’s overseas invertebrates are in great peril. The UK’s Overseas Territories (UKOTs) are home to over 1,000 endemic invertebrate species (Buglife)... www.buglife.org.uk/blog/governm...
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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Splendid news that Eyam Moor has been gifted to the nation by its owners. 600 acres will now be managed by @derbyswildlife.bsky.social.
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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust secures its largest landmark site with a massive 600-acre boost for nature in the Wild Peak | Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
The Trust has secured its largest single land acquisition for nature and people to date with 600 acres at Eyam Moor. The site represents one of the most significant landscape-scale nature recovery opp...
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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today is the *final day* to submit your entries for the Botanical Photographer of the Year competition. It's easy to send us your photos - if you aren't sure on the identification for a plant, simply tell us that on your entry. Make sure you are in the running! Go, go, go! bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
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Botanical Photographer of the Year
The BSBI is for everyone who cares about the wild plants of Britain and Ireland.
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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Only today to go - please help if you can...
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Historically, it was believed that Fleabane flowers could repel fleas and throughout history it was dried, strewn or burnt in an effort to keep them at bay. September is a good month to see it.  📸 Nigel Symington, Barry Yates
Two open yellow daisy-like flowers with several smaller fuzzy buds against a soft-focus green background.Close-up of a bright yellow fleabane flower's central disk with densely packed florets and radiating petals.
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Last chance to apply! ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs If you're a communications professional with a passion for nature this could be the job for you! 🐦 #Ornithology
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Patrick Barkham @patrickbarkham.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Gorgeous visit to the sunny Lincolnshire coast yesterday to see the latest golf course given back to nature. Credit to @nationaltrust.org.uk for being brave. This is nature as human regen too – fantastic new green infrastructure for Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Skylarks and sandwich terns among new birdies on reserve created from ‘boring old golf course’
National Trust has transformed Sandilands in Lincolnshire into a nature reserve with wetlands and wading pools
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British Arachnological Society @britishspiders.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is a good time to search for Four-spotted Orbweavers, Araneus quadratus, now they're adult and before they disappear after producing their egg sacs. All the females pictured here were found within the past three days. Heaths and grassy meadows are good places to look for them.
Female A quadratus. Cavenham Heath, Suffolk, 16/9/26Female A quadratus. Cavenham Heath, Suffolk, 18/9/26Female A quadratus. Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, 19/6/26Female A quadratus. Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, 19/6/26
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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Eight wild-born Choughs have fledged in Kent, marking another step in efforts to restore the species to the county after an absence of more than 200 years:
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Eight wild-born Choughs fledge in Kent
Chough has bred in the wild in Kent following the release of captive-reared birds in 2023, with the county population now estimated at 35.
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Do you know something about wildlife or conservation action within 1km of a railway track? Network Rail want to hear your views.  survey123.arcgis.com/share/24c3937c…
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Our green spaces belong to all of us, and we want everyone to feel welcome in them." Introducing our new Wild About Inclusion Lead, Anna Shamoon.  sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/articles… #NationalInclusionWeek 📷Anna Shamoon
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Media coverage suggesting Sussex Wildlife Trust endorses using Newhaven as a dredge disposal site for Brighton Marina are inaccurate. We encouraged Brighton Marina to find an alternative to Beachy Head West MCZ, but have not endorsed Newhaven. Our preferred option remains offshore. 📸 © Paul Naylor
Tompot Blenny peeking from a rocky crevice among orange sponges, facing forward with mouth slightly open and prominent eyes.
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Sussex @sussexuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Lewes adopts charter recognising rights of trees #Sussex #BBCNews
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Lewes adopts a charter recognising the rights of trees
Lewes becomes the first town in England to grant rights to all trees through an adopted charter.
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British Mycological Society @britmycolsoc.org.uk · 15/09/2026
On the cover of September's Field Mycology: a Violet Coral fungus growing in old pasture at Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire. Read online to find out how the #WaxcapWatch survey has expanded our knowledge of Violet Coral distribution. 👉 fieldmycology.org/index.php/jo... @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Front cover of the September 2026 issue of 'Field Mycology' journal, with a photo of Violet Coral fungus growing in grass by Jennie Smith.
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Heads down, hard at it. Belted Galloway cattle at Old Lodge Nature Reserve, doing a lovely bit of conservation grazing.  📷© Area Manager - Mark Monk-Terry
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Laurie Dunkin Wedd @ldw1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
They have raised £27m out of the £30m needed - an amazing achievement. If you can, please help them get this brilliant initiative over the line. www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
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Rothbury Estate Match Appeal | The Wildlife Trusts
The Rothbury Estate is more than a beautiful place. It's 3,800 hectares of rivers, woodlands, grasslands, peatlands and open moorland, where wildlife still has the chance to thrive at a scale rarely s...
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 15/09/2026
Conservation ‘gateway drug’: farmers embrace ancient craft of hedge laying
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Conservation ‘gateway drug’: farmers embrace ancient craft of hedge laying
Grant applications in England surge as interest grows in habitat that captures carbon and helps reduce flood risk
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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The UK’s largest citizen science fungi survey, #WaxcapWatch, is back!🍄 It’s really easy to take part. Just head out to a grassy spot and record any waxcaps and grassland fungi you find. Join today 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/waxcapwatch/
Two red fungi growing amongst some grass. The title reads 'Join the UK's largest citizen science fungi survey'
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust @shropshirewildlife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The future of National Lottery funding for nature is at risk. Nature is heritage—support wildlife and communities! Give your voice 👇 ow.ly/Z19n50ZNazC
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Nature could miss out from Lottery funding – have your say
Respond to the call to action to share nature IS heritage and the National Lottery needs to continue to support nature.
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Brighton and Hove LDR - Sarah Booker-Lewis @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Weekend of concerts sees take down Process wreck #Hove Park #LDreporter www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
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Hove Park left churned up and muddy after weekend of concerts
Park left with the wrong sort of tracks after pop concerts A park has been...
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The Ecologist @theecologist.org · 08/09/2026
Children are losing touch with nature - but not their desire to protect it, new research finds.
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Kids demand natural history lessons
Children are losing touch with nature - but not their desire to protect it, new research finds.
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 05/09/2026
UK National Parks unite to protect historic environment The UK’s 15 National Parks have renewed their joint pledge to protect historic landscapes and help more people connect with their heritage | Karen Reeve @kazzie70.bsky.social @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
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UK National Parks unite to protect historic environment
The UK’s 15 National Parks have renewed their joint pledge to protect historic landscapes and help more people connect with their heritage
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Amanda Tuke @amandatuke.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Beyond gardens, in my book Wild Pavements I explain why I'm not a fan of #foraging in our precious urban green spaces - too many people, too few plants, too much potential for damage. #urbannature
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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Rothbury Estate Match Appeal. Match funding, extending the appeal until 30th Sept, has generously been offered to help buy the Rothbury Estate, at risk of being sold off and divided, and secure it for wildlife, people, and future generations... www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
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Rothbury Estate Match Appeal | The Wildlife Trusts
The Rothbury Estate is more than a beautiful place. It's 3,800 hectares of rivers, woodlands, grasslands, peatlands and open moorland, where wildlife still has the chance to thrive at a scale rarely s...
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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Protect our natural world - save Winterwatch! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Tell the BBC: Save Winterwatch!
The UK is losing its wildlife, and shows like Winterwatch are vital for connecting us to nature. The BBC's decision to cancel it makes no sense. Let's ask them to rethink this! Add your name here:
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Barry Yates @rxnature.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A welcome 13mm of rain today after a long dry period BUT Southern Water have been discharging sewage into our rivers and Sites of Special Scientific Interest again!!! It's affecting rivers, wildlife and people already stressed by drought and Botulism 🤬💩☠️ data from www.sewagemap.co.uk
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Excellent, pugnacious piece by new Environment Secretary @angelaeagle1.bsky.social on defending England from climate impacts by rewilding & restoring nature - explicitly rejecting the arsonists on the hard right & the grouse moor owners who just want to burn more: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Extract from Angela Eagle’s Guardian piece: “But some, including the Conservatives, have made the argument that rewilding lowers resilience to fire and that we should reverse restrictions on burning heather on our moors and peatlands. The exact opposite is true.

The evidence clearly shows that wetter, healthy peatlands hold more water and are less likely to develop species that are vulnerable to fires. The damage that has been done to these vital habitats by decades of burning has made them more vulnerable to wildfires in the long term, not less.

The solution to raging wildfires is not more burning of our countryside. It is to restore and better manage our environment.

Where rewilding has been prioritised, as at the National Trust’s Holnicote estate, you can clearly see the stark difference that it makes to the ability to withstand extreme weather. In areas where rivers and wetlands have been restored, the plants are green and blooming. Elsewhere, the ground is brown and dry.”
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Lovely shot of a Small Copper by Dave Boddington. The male of these kind of butterfly behaves aggressively towards any passing insects, returning to the same spot once the chase is over.
Orange-and-grey Small Copper butterfly with black spots perched on a dried seed head among tall grass.
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Cornish Choughs go from strength to strength. Between this burgeoning population and the reintroductions in Kent, how long before we see them on the Seven Sisters? #sussexwildlife
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Cornish Choughs 〓〓 @cornishchoughs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Well done to our brilliant and resilient Cornish choughs - taking over Cornwall! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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RSPB reports record-breaking Cornish chough numbers
RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Ready to dive into Sea Fest 2026?   A one-day marine festival, created by young people for young people, celebrating ocean action!  Aged 16-30? Find out more and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sea-fest-202… 📷© Alexander Mustard/2020Vision
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PKster @pkster101.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Long-tailed Blue Butterfly (Lampides boeticus) #wildlife #butterfly #entomology #lepidoptera #butterflies #NaturePhotography #nature #naturephotographer #Sussex #invertefest #UKwildlife #bugsky #wildlifephotography #naturalscience #brightonwildlife #brighton #summer
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Amy King @amykingwild.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🦀 Are you aged between 16 and 30, and live on the East Sussex Coast? We have a FREE event that you might enjoy! 🐚 The @sussexwildlife.bsky.social Youth Council (that includes me!) are running a Youth Marine Festival on the 19th of September: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sea-fest-2...
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Sea Fest 2026! Youth Marine Festival
Join us for a day of all things marine! Sea Fest is a chance for you to explore, learn and discover Sussex's amazing marine wildlife.
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Suspected avian botulism outbreak at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Full details: sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/sus…
Sussex Wildlife Trust warns of suspected avian botulism at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve; marsh sunset, red warning icon
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 21/08/2026
Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
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Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding
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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Volunteers sought to help safeguard the future of UK hedgerows.... www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/volunte...
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Volunteers sought to help safeguard the future of UK hedgerows - Forest Research
a new national research initiative is calling on volunteers to help strengthen our understanding of hawthorn resilience in a changing world.
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wildflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Walls may not seem the most hospitable of environments but the plants that can survive there can be surprising! See if you can find any flowering #WallPlants for this week’s challenge & share your pics for #wildflowerhour this Sunday 8-9pm!
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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
‘If only people knew’: the fascinating lives of flies... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘If only people knew’: the fascinating lives of flies
Most people associate the insects with filth, but they are vital to the food cycle and sometimes even pretty
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New upcoming online event! Why Fly for Wildlife? Iain Green, Christof Middeke and Amy Bray will explore the importance of supporting wildlife tourism through sustainable travel. Join us on Zoom on Thursday 24th September, 7pm! Tickets are free: tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/2233645
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Sussex Kelp Recovery Project (SKRP) @sussexkelp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🦞 Claws for a Cause: Hidden away beneath rocky ledges and reefs, the European Lobster is one of the most remarkable creatures living in our coastal seas. This iconic species plays an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems - visit the Latest News in our bio for more. 📸 Paul Parsons
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mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Yellow on yellow for #WildWebsWednesday. Clouded Yellow (seem to be everywhere this year) and Common Fleabane (which seems to thrive in our parched conditions here in Sussex). @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We are very much #TeamMoth too! Lovely
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 12/08/2026
“None of us ever imagined that caring for a public park would lead to the threat of legal action ” | Peter Sagar
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Reform council tell volunteers to leave Durham park
“None of us ever imagined that caring for a public park would lead to the threat of legal action ”
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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 10/08/2026
Are you 16–18 and passionate about nature? Or maybe you know someone who is? 📢 The UK government is forming its first ever Youth Climate and Nature Panel. They’re looking for young people from across the UK to help shape nature and climate policy, share their views and inspire wider action. 1/2
People gathered among trees, leaning in closely to examine something on the ground. Credit: Michael Bannister / The Chapel Farm GroupFour teens outdoors huddled over a map; one wears a gray KC Chiefs cap and green hoodie while another points. Credit: Alex Hyde
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