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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We’re at a really important event from @wwf.org.uk today at the @senedd.wales on safeguarding communities from extreme weather. After the summer we’ve had, we cannot prioritise this enough…!

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Do you have nature records in notebooks that you never look at and wonder what to do with? I've transcribed 10,000 records from the 1960-70s from a Welsh ornithological legend into @birdtrack.bsky.social and @cofnod.org.uk. And it was fascinating... #BirdingWales www.cofnod.org.uk/news/natural...

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Naturalists' Notebooks: a treasure trove - Cofnod

Naturalists' Notebooks: a treasure trove

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join CIEEM on 1st October to learn more about #marine mammals around #Wales. We'd also like to hear your thoughts on marine training provision. events.cieem.net/events/detai... Image: Marie Firmin Bocourt

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I can add to this, recently a birthday card took 20 days to get delivered @helplinehub.bsky.social what is going on?

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A much needed discussion from someone who knows what she's talking about - tune in to hear Harriet Webb, CIEEM's Vice-President for Wales, talking about #wildfires cieem.net/i-am/nature-...

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Nature In A Nutshell Podcast | CIEEM

The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management promotes the highest standards of practice for the benefit of nature and society

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Fed up with people shirking responsibility by arguing that the UK causes just 1% of emissions? Here are two fantastic analogies from a primary school teacher, Mark in Coventry, who called Sheila Fogerty on @lbc.co.uk - one involving dog poo 😆 Other arguments here: www.nebriefing.org/mp-dialogue

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Wildfires across Wales are scary & our environment is in serious trouble. But there are things you can do to help, even in a small way in your own garden; please do what you can to create water points for wildlife. www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/help...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

For one thing, UK fire engines don't say 'fire and rescue' on the front. So you wonder where the 'artist' was when they 'sketched' that

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 11/08/2026

Ahead of Michael Sheen's gripping two-part documentary hitting TV screens, the actor and activist discusses claims of chemical contamination across Wales, and how he helped bring to light a scandal that threatens to leave a catastrophic legacy across the UK

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Interview: Michael Sheen talks the 'scary' process of exploring forever chemicals in new documentary

Nation Cymru staff Ahead of Michael Sheen’s gripping two-part unscripted series hitting TV screens, the actor and activist discusses claims of chemical contamination across Wales, and how he helped br...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Biodiversity in the Built Environment Another great talk coming up from CIEEM on 4 August. Jack Shears from Wildcare will be here to tell us about the importance of nooks and crannies and the installation of Bee Bricks events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This is proving really popular but there's still time to book yourself a place

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Beavers Boosting Bat Biodiversity Join us for a CIEEM talk on 17 July to find out how these ecosystem engineers reshape habitats across aquatic–terrestrial boundaries, affecting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Photo: Dominic Tinner events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If they "struggle to write, plot, visualise & edit their stories" perhaps they should try a different career or pay a ghost writer.

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The more I hear about it, the more I want to cry too. Resistance to AI brings accusations of being a Luddite and technophobe but I do feel we should resist it, not least because of the environmental impact of data servers.

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TrevorTheBotanist @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Excellent news!! Imagine the impact this will have on the awareness, understanding and appreciation of #NaturalHistory

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Lawrence @ldog562.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We want to give a huge thank you to all the Species Champion MSs who have worked with us over the last 5 years. Check out some highlights here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u... We also had to give a special shout out to Mark Isherwood, @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social & @juliemorganlab.bsky.social 🪺🌼🍄

This is a screen capture of the second page, featuring Mark Isherwood, outgoing Senedd Member for North Wales. There are multiple images of him at events, on site visits, and social media posts, highlighting actions to restore curlew across Wales.

The text is as follows:
Champion of the Term!
All our champions have done brilliant work, but we have to give a special shout out to Mark Isherwood, who has never missed an opportunity to raise the plight of the curlew, whose numbers have dropped by 80% since 1990. Sponsored by RSPB Cymru, he’s repeatedly marked World Curlew Day in Plenary; worked with the Gylfinir Cymru / Curlew Wales partnership on their restoration; sponsored the launch of the Wales Curlew Recovery Plan; met with fellow Curlew Champions from Scotland and England at a Curlew Summit at 10 Downing Street; looked into local planning applications with concerns on the potential impact on curlew, and met with WEL members every time he could when we came to the Senedd. Thank you Mark!

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

UK already has a population of >60million, what's supposed to have happened to 12 million people by 2100?

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Honoured to take part in the launch of the River Wye charter, a landmark recognition of the rights of our beloved river and the urgent need to do everything possible to protect and restore the Wye catchment💚

Ellie signing the charter by the riverside

Ellie smiling with a group as they walk to the River for the launch of the Charter

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Future Woodlands - Resilience and Opportunities: @cieem.bsky.social & @bangoruniversity.bsky.social HYBRID event 2 June. Join online 4.30 or come chat over tea and buns in Bangor at 4pm. IN-PERSON events.cieem.net/events/detai... ONLINE events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

@savebutterflies.bsky.social It's hard to understand the importance of being a ceremonial county when counting butterflies. Wikipedia: 'The preserved counties of Wales (Welsh: siroedd cadwedig) are the eight current areas used in Wales for the ceremonial purposes of lieutenancy and shrievalty.'

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

How does virtual fencing help nature recovery? There's still chance to book onto this talk from @cieem.bsky.social on 14 May events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

While you eat your sandwiches, why not hear all about upland water voles? Join @CIEEM for a lunchtime talk from Rob Parry, Wild Cymru. lnkd.in/eZ6T9HcH

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Great e-action tool here from Welsh Rewilding Alliance - you can write to all your candidates for the Senedd election & ask what they will do to ensure we meet our targets for nature, climate and people, and in ways that positively regenerate our communities and diversify rural jobs. 🌳🦡🦎🌳🦇🦬🌳🦅🦫🌳

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

With the Senedd Election fast approaching, CIEEM manifesto outlines five achievable priorities, from scaling up nature restoration to strengthening the green economy. Developed by CIEEM’s Wales Policy Group in collaboration with our Policy Team. cieem.net/resource/man...

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Manifesto for the Senedd Election 2026 | CIEEM

The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management promotes the highest standards of practice for the benefit of nature and society

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

He seems very happy to use a misogynistic term like 'Karen' without any qualms. It began as a word for a particular kind of woman but is now widely uses as a way to shut up any woman who dares speak her mind. And no mention of men who might be critical of him.

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Lend your support to entrepreneurs in low-income countries through @lendwithcare.bsky.social Make your first loan for free with this link! lendwithcare.org/referral/QNL...

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Microfinance from CARE International UK

CARE International's microfinance lending initiative

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 02/04/2026

A former Reform Senedd election hopeful has issued a stark warning to Welsh voters, claiming the party's top candidates are driven by "power, money and self-interest" amid deepening internal turmoil ✍️ @emilypricejourno.bsky.social nation.cymru/news/former-...

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Former Reform Senedd hopeful issues stark warning to Welsh voters

Emily Price A former Reform Senedd election hopeful has issued a stark warning to Welsh voters, claiming the party’s top candidates are driven by “power, money and self-interest” amid deepening intern...

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The US bombed a primary school in Iran, killing 168 girls. Why is nobody talking about this anymore? These abominable war crimes should not be forgotten — and nor should the lives, hopes and dreams of human beings who were slaughtered with impunity.

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

It's nearly that time of year... time to grill the Senedd parties on what they'll do for the environment! Our Nature & Climate Hustings - hosted jointly with the excellent @climatecymru.bsky.social - will be on Wed 8th April at Chapter Arts. Book your seat here: actionnetwork.org/events/sened...

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Senedd 2026: Nature & Climate Hustings

Senedd 2026: Nature & Climate Hustings Wednesday 8th April 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm Seligman Theatre, Chapter Arts Centre Chaired by Will Hayward, journalist, and organised by Wales Environment Li...

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Miriam Cosic @miriamcosic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This 1990 speech by Carl Sagan is timely times two: #war #climate

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Do you want to know how you can help toads? Join the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) next week for 'Toads in Roads' online talk. Free to members, £5 everyone else events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It's great to see politicians in Wales getting personally involved in standing up for nature via the #SpeciesChampions project

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

CIEEM lunchtime talk next week, tickets are still available - £5, but free to CIEEM members #Wales #ecology events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 18/02/2026

Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) Cymru has launched a five-point manifesto calling on politicians to commit to long-term investment in the agricultural transition ahead of the Senedd Election in May

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Nature-friendly farming manifesto launched ahead of Senedd Election

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Here's our latest blog from @rspbcymru.bsky.social on if our most at-risk and precious species are really being helped by sites designated for them. SSSIs, SACs, SPAs, 'designated landscapes', nature reserves... whatever you call them, how are they doing for nature? waleslink.org/protected-si...

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Protected Sites – Safe havens for Wales’ wildlife? - Wales Environment Link

Guest Blog: Rachel Bedwin at RSPB Cymru Nature is in crisis in Wales – wildlife numbers are plummeting, with one in six species at risk of being lost from Wales according to the State of Nature 2023. ...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

CIEEM lunchtime talk, rescheduled from last autumn - plenty of time to sign up if you missed it events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We’re here to support the excellent @nffn.bsky.social Wales with their Weatherproof Farming asks. @llyrgruffydd.bsky.social is sponsoring the event, which highlights the needs of farmers in adapting to more unpredictable weather patterns - flooding, dry summers & unpredictable winters.

Llyr Gruffydd standing underneath a presentation saying ‘the weatherproof farm’

A farming advisor showing slides of dry and unhealthy soils, not absorbing water during high rain events and sitting on the surface instead.

Cows on a leaflet. Two brown and one white cow look straight to camera in a grassy field, with beautiful hillsides the background. Title is: Food from living fields - a roadmap for nature friendly farming in wales.

Leaflet page:

Our key asks:
1 - Ensure a sufficient and ring-fenced
budget: Deliver ambitious farm system change

2 - Prioritise ambitious land management schemes: Make nature-friendly actions the easy choice

3 - Implement robust, clear and fair regulation: Protect the environment and deter poor practice

4 - Strengthen knowledge exchange and advisory support: Enable a widespread farming transition

5 - adopt an ambitious approach to food policy: Remove key barriers to a fairer, healthier, and truly nature-friendly food system

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Anyone on Ynys Mon who could help? @angbirdnews.bsky.social

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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

This is really problematic; the only bid for being the Management Organisation for a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales objects to the parameters Ministers have set for a better, more progressive DRS (than the UK's) that includes glass & container re-use. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/welsh-d...

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Welsh deposit return scheme: companies insist on ‘bail out clause’

The deadine for bids to run DRS in Wales runs out on Friday

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Another analogy would be learning an instrument. AI cannot teach you the hand-brain coordination required to play music, you will only get there by physical practice, and AI will never replace the meditative effect or sense of accomplishment from actually playing.

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North Wales Wildlife Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru @northwaleswt.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Rydym yn chwilio am Swyddogion Datblygu Natur ar gyfer prosiect partneriaeth i gyflymu’r gweithredu dros natur yng Ngogledd Cymru. 👉northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/cy/jobs/swyddog-datblygu-natur Salary / Cyflog: £23,000 to £33,000 Closing date / Dyddiad cau: Sunday / Sul 8 February / Chwefror 2026

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North Wales Wildlife Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru @northwaleswt.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We're seeking Nature Development Officers for a partnership project to accelerate action for nature in North Wales. The team will work with many sectors and organisations to compile a view of priorities, action and funding needed 👉northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/nature-development-officer

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Online talk coming up from @cieem.bsky.social #Wales #Cymru : 29 Jan - Establishing Exclusion Zones: Protecting Rare Birds and Habitats on Anglesey events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Online talk coming up from @cieem.bsky.social #Wales #Cymru : 21 Jan - Dung Beetles and Sustainable Farming: Interactions and Approaches events.cieem.net/events/detai...

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