Ground breaking decision for British beavers
06 August 2020
After years of uncertainty, the Government has announced their ground breaking decision to allow England’s first wild breeding population of beavers to stay in their Devon home.
Archive of: Fran Southgate
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How can we grow a love for wildlife?
02 July 2020
Fran Southgate asks where does a love for nature come from?
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Our community projects - their value to wider society and the planet
02 June 2020
Every year, Sussex Wildlife Trust runs a huge range of different community and environment based projects. Some are long running, and others are one offs. Each one brings its own unique blend of benefits to people and nature, usually at a very low cost to society.
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Beltane / May Day
01 May 2020
Today is the official festival of spring, when we celebrate how abundant and exuberant our natural world is.
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Seagulls and the sound of silence?
23 April 2020
According to the World Health Organisation, noise pollution affects over 100 million people in Europe – so the effects of noise pollution on wildlife must be monumental. Why then when it gets quiet in urban areas, have seagulls decided to go elsewhere rather than enjoying the silence?
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Small Wonders
15 April 2020
Just those few extra minutes to stop, and spend time looking around at what is thriving can help you to see some fantastic wildlife wonders.
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The subtle makings of a wild place
16 February 2020
The natural world is a subtle place, pulsing with intricacies and symbioses - often ignored or misunderstood by us. What does it mean to be natural or wild?
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How to use 'Regenerative Agriculture' to increase soil carbon
04 February 2020
A livestock farmer from East Sussex blogs about how regenerative farming can improve soil health
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Beaver back in Sussex
03 February 2020
After an absence of over 400 years, the beaver is coming back to Sussex.
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Buzzing with ideas
25 January 2020
Fran Southgate shares her thoughts on the Landscape Innovation Conference