Carbon Landscape end of project blog
After five amazing years the Carbon Landscape project has come to an end. Find out what we have achieved and enjoy some of our highlights.
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Wet Willow Wildlife: End of project blog
Senior Project Officer, Fiona Sunners, sums up the achievements of the two-year Wet Willow Wildlife project – for both nature and people.
Spotlight On: Heysham Nature Reserve, searching for autumn's butterflies
In part two of his blog from Heysham Nature Reserve, Alan Wright seeks an autumn butterfly and other species appearing on a warm day.
Spotlight On: Heysham Nature Reserve's Birds
In his final blog from Heysham Nature Reserve, Alan Wright sees a wildlife spectacle and seeks some of the many birds recorded on the reserve.
Species spotlight: Foxgloves, bee-friendly havens
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line explores a year in the life of the common foxglove, and explains why it's such a beneficial plant for bees and other insects in the garden.
Species spotlight: red campion, a pollinator-friendly garden favourite
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about red campion, a beautiful native wildflower which is a favourite of many pollinator species in our gardens and beyond.
So, that’s what wings are for?
Thou shalt not pass, a tiny bird blocks the way for Dave Steel on his 30 Days Wild Adventure but it is just another experience to share in his wonderful blog
Species spotlight: Herb-robert, a delicate but tenacious wildflower
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about herb-robert (geranium robertanium), a native wildflower with plenty of benefits to wildlife as well as a fascinating history in…
Blast from the past: Dragonflies of Middleton Industrial Estate
In this special blog, we revisit a 2000 Lapwing article to uncover how a former industrial estate in Heysham became an unlikely haven for dragonflies—revealing the resilience of nature and the…
Designing a garden for wildlife in Withington
Felicity Paris has been transforming her garden in Withington for wildlife for the last five-years. In this blog she shares what she has been up to and how local wildlife has benefitted.
Species spotlight: Yarrow, a wildflower with many talents
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us all about yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a native wildflower which holds a wealth of beneficial qualities for pollinators, its neighbouring…
Habitat banks vs off-site BNG units: a developer’s guide
For developers, the requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain add a layer of complexity to planning developments, and additional cost factors. This blog will explain some key considerations behind…