D Dunlop LancsWT (Policy & Advocacy)
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Policy & Advocacy for The Wildlife Trust for Lancs, Manc & N. Mers - land & sea; own views, unless quoting others’. Retweet not endorsement. lawt-d on bsky
North West, England
Joined May 2012
Help #DefendNature 🌊💙 Tell your MP that nature matters. Send a postcard asking them to protect wildlife and nature-rich places near you. It only takes a minute to make your voice heard 👉 https://t.co/x5r7QdeXQT
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New "Bugs Matter" survey update seems to show ongoing and rapid insect decline, based on bug splats on cars. @KentWildlife
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In a new development, it’s now becoming clear that the Cherwell illegal waste dump is not an isolated incident, but rather the most publicly visible sign of a growing national scandal. In answer to a question by a member of the House of Lords, @DefraGovUK admitted that there
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Evidence shows the UK Government proposals to weaken developers-pay-for-nature scheme would undermine jobs and the economy. Over 2,450 jobs are at risk if Biodiversity Net Gain is cut from small and medium sites. Read more here 👉 https://t.co/RFDvRVduwM
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It’s time to talk about the Treasury... Ahead of the Budget, we’re calling out a long-standing problem: decisions that treat nature as a barrier to growth- instead of the foundation of it. Read more from @MattRCBrowne
https://t.co/H57M4TstSd
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An eloquent 30 min outline of all that's wrong with & all that's needed to fix the UK food system & it's implications for nature, for human health & for food security. Calling that 'Radical' kind of sums up the mess that we are in! @BBCRadio4 @amolrajan
https://t.co/Tva3AToyyd
bbc.co.uk
James Rebanks on how to build a secure, sustainable and healthy food system.
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#Didyouknow that your garden plants could harm the environment if they spread into the wild? You can help by disposing of your garden waste responsibly! Composting your plants benefits your garden and the environment. ♻️🌱 Find out more at https://t.co/zWXdvgiJM3
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Parks, pride and place: The role green spaces can play in building pride in place and support at the ballot box https://t.co/42Oiioim7l via @Moreincommon_
moreincommon.org.uk
New research by More in Common shows Britons care deeply for nature and their green spaces, and that politicians may be missing a political opportunity in not more actively investing in improving the...
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Visit our nature reserves regularly? Buy a parking pass! 🚗 3, 6 or 12 month passes available which saves you money AND funds our conservation work. Passes cover @VisitBrockholes, Mere Sands Wood and Lunt Meadows Nature Reserves Buy here: https://t.co/kRge5w8Bgh 📸 macro.paul
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We're continuing to work with partners @gmpolice and @WiganCouncil to investigate the illegal waste site at Bolton House Road in #Wigan. We’re also carrying out odour monitoring and assessing environmental impact. Anyone with information can contact us on 0800 807060.
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Checked out our new website yet? https://t.co/IvT9VfTyRi New to @BSBIbotany or #WildFlowerID? We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources & learn more about wild plants in your area. Seasoned botanist? All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
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Our Chair @FloEshalomi has responded to the publication of the latest official housing statistics, showing the slow pace of housing delivery ⬇️ Read the full statement on our website: https://t.co/4gHhFi6zmW
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England and Wales have lost nearly a third of their grasslands, including wildflower meadows, since 1930. Over 100 maps from the 1960s “second land use survey,” created by schoolchildren and students, are now digitised, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology says.
thetimes.com
More than a hundred maps from a 1960s land use survey have been digitised, filling a gap between existing digital records from 1930 and modern satellite imagery
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Snow and ice warnings remain in place, with new warnings issued for some areas overnight into Friday morning. As we head into the weekend, we expect a shift to milder, more unsettled, Atlantic-driven weather. Read all the detail below 👇
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We’re unveiling our plan to bring growth to every district in Greater Manchester. We’ve created a £1bn Good Growth Fund to kickstart regeneration across the city region. It’s part of our plan to deliver a new decade of Good Growth that lifts all our people and places.
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🚨 CEN is hiring a new Head of Comms! The role is available on either a permanent or freelance basis. If you're a comms professional who is passionate about helping us make the case for conservative environmentalism in the media, please apply! https://t.co/6htUeTAOFK
cen.uk.com
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I've just signed this petition to end peat sales, to protect our peatlands and support peat-free horticulture. You can sign it too:
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
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