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RENEW is a five-year partnership programme to develop solutions to one of the major environmental challenges for humankind: the renewal of biodiversity. www.renewbiodiversity.org.uk

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Jo Garrett @jogarrett.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
New Paper Published! 📚 We’ve developed a novel approach for estimating exposure to land cover at the LSOA level, designed to reduce exposure misclassification. Read more here: www.ecehh.org/news/mapping... @ecehh.org @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
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How do we map ‘exposure’ to natural environments? | ECEHH
Dr Jo Garrett explains an exciting new method to assess how neighbourhood nature might impact health.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
A soft, snowy coat and the sweetest little face... Let's SEA who's behind door 9... 🌊 ❄️ #RSPBAdvent25
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 08/12/2025
A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust received a prestigious award. The ‘Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive’ partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards in the Strategic Partnerships category. @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
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Exeter and National Trust partnership wins Knowledge Exchange award
A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust has received a prestigious award. The 'Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive' partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
#biodiversity #storytelling @booktrust.org.uk @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social ❤️
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It’s arrived! The new ExCASES biodiversity mission: Cultivating communities who care for urban #trees. Access resources designed to offer insights, audience-specific guidance, inspiring stories & replicable models for practitioners & community members alike. renewbiodiversity.org.uk/urban-trees/
A copy of the front cover of the report with people standing amongst trees situated in an urban park environment.
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Bogs. Quagmires. Peatlands. Squidgy worlds full of beginnings and endings. Inspired by bogs, we hope our poetry & creative approaches will help you get stuck into understanding & caring for #peatlands. Discover the squelchy world of 'BogTalk' below. renewbiodiversity.org.uk/bog-talk-poe...
A photograph of restored peatland on Dartmoor, the image contains two sections of immersed peatland and a view of hills in the distance. A photograph of sundew a small but carnivorous red and orange plant with sticky protruding glands that catch insects. This plant is often found in peatland. Photograph by Rose Ferraby
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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 19/11/2025
'Boglieder' by Richard Scott was commissioned for 'Bog Talk', a partnership between @exeter.ac.uk @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social South West Peatland Partnership & The Poetry Society. Listen to a podcast featuring more of the commissioned poems at bit.ly/BogTalkPodcast
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
New report from @charlesmasquelier.bsky.social & RENEW Theme 3: Land Managers. BogTalk: Insights from engagement with land managers in the High Peak. #renewbiodiversity doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
A visual of the front cover for the report which features a photograph of a section of the High Peak with the words 'BogTalk: Insights from engagement with land managers in the High Peak.'
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Issue 84 of The Interpreter's House features the brilliant Poet, DJ, writer & RENEW Early Career Researcher @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social which: 'looks broadly at human-nonhuman communication & 'critterly voices' in contemporary #ecopoetry.' 👇 theinterpretershouse.org/parkin-84 #renewbiodiversity
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Issue 84 — The Interpreter's House
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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 09/11/2025
'Sundew' by Fiona Benson was commissioned for 'Bog Talk', a partnership between @exeter.ac.uk @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social South West Peatland Partnership & The Poetry Society. Listen to a podcast featuring more of the commissioned poems at bit.ly/BogTalkPodcast
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
The RENEW project is grounded in #partnerships across the #environment sector & beyond...
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Welcome to day two of the 'RENEW Biodiversity Parliament 2025. Is Nature for all? Exploring Environmental Justice.' Today we begin by exploring the impact of #activism & #changemaking for #biodiversity renewal...
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
This morning at the 'RENEW Biodiversity Parliament 2025 – Is nature for all?' has been incredible, with powerful speakers and careful future thinking about environmental justice & nature connectivity...
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Good morning from the 'RENEW Biodiversity Parliament 2025 - Is nature for all?’ Today we explore some fundamentals of #environmental #justice, decision making, #land management for #biodiversity renewal...
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People's Trust for Endangered Species @ptes-org.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We've signed the Declaration on UK Insect Declines – but now it’s time for action. The UK needs to create a Big Insect Rescue Plan – but we need your help to shape it! 🦋 Have your say here👇 butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
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Help Create the Big Insect Rescue Plan
We’ve joined forces with Buglife and Bumblebee Conservation Trust to create the Big Insect Rescue Plan – and we need your help to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.Insects across the UK are in crisi...
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Content Alert: The @nationaltrust.org.uk's nature pages are absolutely brimming with incredible #biodiversity content from Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles to Naturehood: Urban nature walks & challenges via the free app: @gojauntly.bsky.social #renewbiodiversity www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nat...
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Discover the UK's natural environment
Learn how the National Trust helps to protect our nature. Embrace the beauty and tackle the challenges of the British environment with us.
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Nature Reviews Biodiversity @natrevbiodiv.nature.com · 14/10/2025
Our October Issue is out today: www.nature.com/nrbd/volumes... Content in this issue looks to the past (historical ecology and herbaria) and to related social science disciplines (anthropology and political ecology) to gain insights about biodiversity science and conservation. 🧪🌎
A set of drawers in a natural history museum; drawers contain bones, shell artefacts, pressed leaves, art, and written records.
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
#Oaktober | @arcticbasecamp.org | @itslouisvi.bsky.social #SaveTheOaks #ClimateBasecamp news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
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Omid Djalili fronts new climate campaign to save oak trees
Comedy legend Omid Djalili is this month trading jokes for oaks to celebrate the tree that powers nature in the UK.
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Dr Marcus Rhodes @marcusrhodes.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Have you come across @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social's Paws for Thought project? The second report ("Adopting a standardised, holistic approach towards managing the impacts of dog walking on the environment in the UK") has some recommendations for signage renewbiodiversity.org.uk/paws-for-tho...
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ExCASES Mission: Paws for thought
Renewing biodiversity through a people-in-nature approach
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
We’re celebrating #NationalPoetryDay by exploring the rhythmic world beneath & above the water. ‘Pond Beats’ worked with school children to create #biodiverse soundscapes intertwined with the potent imagination of this new generation of #eco-poetry makers... …What happened next... 👇👇👇
A photograph of a pond taken in water with views above and below the waterline.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Colleagues from our @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social will be speaking at this event. @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @researchnt.bsky.social
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NBN Trust: National Biodiversity Network Trust @nbntrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
#NBNconf25 - programme announced! 📅20 November, Bristol. Celebrating 25 years of making data work for nature with wonderful speakers and inspiring presentations. Join us if you're passionate about nature, data and the critical role NBN plays in protecting and restoring biodiversity bit.ly/NBNconf25
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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 09/09/2025
Our Co-CEO @anniecrombie.bsky.social was delighted to write this piece for the Department for Education about the power of reading to support children in kinship care, foster care & adoption. Discover the benefits of sharing stories & how we harness these in our programmes: bit.ly/4nomTvb
A photo of Annie Crombie sitting in front of bookshelves
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RSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We're hiring!🧪🪶 Join our Conservation Science Technical team and help design and develop field equipment for research activities such as tracking and monitoring Full details here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
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Technical Officer - Conservation Science | RSPB
We're seeking a highly motivated person with excellent practical and design skills to join the Conservation Science Technical team. Collaborating closely with other scientists and colleagues across RS...
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The Ebrel model is part of the 'Enablr' system for nature recovery being developed by the RENEW project. Check out the Enablr explainer and how these tools were used to shape Cornwall's Local Nature Recovery Strategy: renewbiodiversity.org.uk/decision-sup... #Conservation #Ecosystems #LandManagement
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Ebrel & ReBio – Decision support tools for biodiversity renewal
Renewing biodiversity through a people-in-nature approach
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 03/09/2025
🌍🧪Ecology needs inclusive systems and equitable opportunities. Our new BES report shares evidence, lived experience, and practical steps to dismantle barriers in science.  Written by BES Network members, part-funded by Pride in STEM. Read the full report here:
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
🌿 Become a Nature Positive Student Ambassador! 🌍 Join a global movement of students taking action for nature on campus 🌱 🔗 www.naturepositiveuniversities.net/become-an-am... 📅 Deadline: Sunday 2nd November 2025 (1/2)
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
RENEW Research paper provides a flexible approach for nature recovery in landscapes with multiple choices for habitat creation. Read more about the Ebrel model: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #naturerecovery #biodiversityrenewal @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social
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Spatial prioritisation for nature recovery with multiple options for habitat creation
The Ebrel model provides a flexible approach to the challenge of identifying priority areas, and meeting biodiversity targets, for nature recovery in landscapes where there are multiple choices for h...
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
An exciting new ExCASES report presents findings from their ‘Future of #Biodiversity Renewal’ mission; exploring the #diversity of #values, #worldviews & understandings that shape aspirations towards biodiversity renewal amongst the RENEW #community. More: renewbiodiversity.org.uk/excases-miss...
A photograph of a person walking across a field surrounded by hedgerow, in the distance the skyline of a town is visible. The photograph was taken by Nick Seagrave, on Unsplash
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The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily @thedirtnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Wiltshire's landscape and ancient history has inspired a new exhibition, 'Downland: Art and the Archaeological Imagination in Wiltshire' curated by archaeologist Dr. Rose Ferraby ...read more on thedirt.news #archaeology #DrRoseFerraby #exhibition #Landscape #Wiltshire thedirt.news/echoes-in-th...
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Echoes In The Chalk: Art And The Ancient Landscape
Wiltshire's landscape and ancient history has inspired a new exhibition, curated by the archaeologist and broadcaster, Dr. Rose Ferraby.
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Peatlands – among the planet’s most important carbon sinks – are increasingly under threat from climate change. But a study co-authored by Prof Angela Gallego-Sala @exeter.ac.uk finds the combined forces of plant changes and microbes may provide a natural defence. news.exeter.ac.uk/research/new...
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New research reveals ancient alliance between woody plants and microbes has potential to protect precious peatlands
As the climate warms and regional drying becomes more frequent, peatlands – some of the planet’s most important carbon sinks – are increasingly under threat. But a study, led by an international team ...
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Owl enthusiasts, unite. It's #InternationalOwlAwarenessDay 🦉
A Barn Owl stands sentinel on a wooden post, set against a backdrop of golden, autumnal grasses. The evening light bathes the scene in a warm glow, highlighting the owl's heart-shaped face, white underbelly, and the delicate brown speckles along its wings and back. A Tawny Owl perched on a gnarled branch in a lush forest setting. The owl blends in with its surroundings, showcasing its natural camouflage. Its feathers are brown with white spots, and its deep, black eyes gaze into the distance. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a soft, dappled light across the scene.A Short-eared Owl sitting on the thin branches of a shrub in an open field. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blend of warm browns and golds. The owl's striking yellow eyes are wide open, and it has brown and cream mottled feathers.A Long-eared Owl hidden among the dense, dark branches of a forest at dusk. Its piercing orange eyes stand out against the shadowy environment. The owl's feathers are intricately patterned with an array of browns, blacks, and tans.
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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 27/07/2025
The pupils did some pond dipping, learned about bronze-age archaeology, got up close to sphagnum moss and, of course, wrote poems! It's all part of Bog Talk, a project in the @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social research programme led by @exeter.ac.uk & @nationaltrust.org.uk
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Happy #BogDay! Discover how the UK’s leading #poetry organisation - @poetrysociety.bsky.social has been working with young people to raise awareness about climate change & to encourage young people to use their creativity to advocate for the natural world. renewbiodiversity.org.uk/exploring-bi...
A photograph of young people exploring Dartmoor with a guide from the South West Peatland Partnership.
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Listen to Northern Ireland Farmer, John Rankin as he reminds us to listen to earlier generations as we experiment with farming systems fit for the future. This & more from the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Oral History team from this year’s #Groundswell Festival blog. blogs.bl.uk/sound-and-vi...
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Oral history at Groundswell 2025
In July – in a first for the British Library Oral History team – we held a reflective listening session at a major UK agricultural event: Groundswell. Now in its ninth year, Groundswell Regenerative A...
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
"From miniscule #bacteria to colossal blue #whales or from tiny #flowers to giant #redwoods…" #Biodiversity books for children selected by the brilliant @booktrust.org.uk 🦠🐋🪻🌳 www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
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Books about biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth in all its forms, and there are many. From miniscule bacteria to colossal blue whales or from tiny…
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
"Whatever lies on the horizon, these reserves might just offer a simple vision of how good things could be." - Prof. John Wedgwood Clarke, Wild Westcountry Odyssey 2025 @naturalengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social #biodiversity youtu.be/tMQY-u2wtEI
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Exe Estuary – Migrants, Mud, and Marshes
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Are you a nature inspired poet aged 25 or under? Compose a piece of #poetry on the wonderful world of #bogs & #peatlands & you could get published on the @youngpoetsnet.bsky.social. Enter The Bog Challenge competition below. Deadline 10th Aug 2025. ✍️ ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk/workshop/bog...
The young poets network logo where the words `young poets network’ are joined by a diverse range of very individual poetic beings.
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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
We had a great time at #Groundswell25 last week. Huge thanks to all who participated in our sessions, chatted with us and gave lovely feedback. Particular thanks to @britishlibrary.bsky.social, Rothamsted Research, Pasture for Life and of course the GS organising team for making us so welcome!
Obligatory group photo by the Big Groundswell Sign - clouds and tents behind us, grass in front Steve Emery and Catherine Broomfield talk scientist-farmer collaborations Paul Merchant + Mary Stewart from BL (in distance) talk oral histories of agriculture and conservation in front of a HUGE audience Sign (not ours) with prints of book, apple, pointy finger saying FREE KNOWLEDGE, FREE FRUIT
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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Discover Natural England’s new series of six films showcasing the South West's stunning landscapes. Through poetry & film, see how Natural England’s Protected Site Strategies & RENEW are working to help #biodiversity flourish. Film 1. Kynance Cove, #Cornwall. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Lp...
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Kynance Cove & The Lizard – Wild Westcountry Odyssey
YouTube video by Natural England
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Angela Cassidy @angecass.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Our @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social Collaborations team are packing bags today for #Groundswell25. Come join us (Wshop Tent, Weds, 5.30) to hear our participants' stories of how #agriculture & #conservation were separated, how we can bring them back together! #envhums
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
With a beak so bold and feathers neat, I nest where cliffs and oceans meet. I carry fish in silver rows - A cheerful sight we love & know. Who am I? #RSPBRiddles
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
DYK the UK has 24,000+ insect species? They really matter! 📲 Spot an insect? Record it! 🦋 Help track changes ⚠️ Warn of threats like the Yellow-legged hornet 🐞 It’s fun too! This #InsectWeek: Stand Tall for the Small 🐝 @royentsoc.bsky.social @ukladybirds.bsky.social 🧪
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National Trust Research @ntresearch.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
📢We're recruiting for four new roles to support the @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social project! Are you a PhD graduate hoping to solve the real-world challenges of biodiversity renewal? ➡️3 Postdoctoral Research Fellow posts now open careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/#/... and...
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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 17/06/2025
Calling all young writers: new Young Poets Network challenge alert! Foyle Young Poets Freya and Jennie invite you to explore the wonderful world of bogs and to get inspired to write your own poems. Enter by 10 August: bit.ly/YPNBogs
THE POETRY SOCIETY
Calling all young writers! The challenge: write a poem inspired by bogs. Deadline 10 August

Plus: a free online workshop and open mic for 14-25s

Open to poets worldwide aged 5-25
Enter on Young Poets NetworkPrizes include publication, poetry books & performance opportunities

Entry is free: you can submit as many poems as you like!

Sign up to the workshop + open mic on 5 July at bit.ly/BogTakeover

Find prompts and enter the challenge at bit.ly/YPNBogs
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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Over 1,000 people have backed our project to develop the ultimate walking, running, wheeling, cycling and horse riding network for Britain and Ireland! But we're missing you! Take a look and help make it happen www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways We'd love for you to join in 🐌⭐️
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The first film in the six-part series visits Kynance Cove in #Cornwall where Natural England works with @nationaltrust.org.uk to manage this wonderful nature reserve. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Lp...
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Kynance Cove & The Lizard – Wild Westcountry Odyssey
YouTube video by Natural England
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Em Squire @squire-em.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
My adventures on #Dartmoor 🦋 Grateful for time in such a stunning place — not just for the views, but to reflect on the meaningful work we’re doing at RENEW. Proud to be part of a team that blends passion with purpose. #nature #biodiversity @ecehh.org
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 11/06/2025
Our proposed system of coloured pawprints would provide consistent countryside guidelines for dog walkers.
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A traffic-light system for dogwalkers could protect breeding birds, seal pups and other wildlife
Our proposed system of coloured pawprints would provide consistent countryside guidelines for dog walkers.
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