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The importance of national parks to the UK

Now celebrating their seventieth year in the UK, national parks offer substantial benefits. The approach of setting aside land to just be is a fantastic model, and what national parks have achieved following this model should be an excellent inspiration for landowners of any size.

Read more about these inspirational places.

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Invasive Aliens book review

In his book, "Invasive Aliens: The Plants and Animals From Over There That Are Over Here", Dan Eatherley investigates the movement of plants and animals and the consequences it’s had on different habitats. Very interesting

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Revitalising High Wood's mountain biking trails

High Wood is an ancient woodland that is accessible to the public. So everyone can enjoy it, we’re working on making it a place for walkers, horse riders, and cyclists to come. Recently, we have restored old mountain biking trails and built new ones!

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A case study in planting small holdings

This is a case study about Peter - a smallholder in rural west Wales - and how Protect Earth was able to help Peter bring his goal of increasing biodiversity on his seven acres to life.

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Misconception: Planting in straight lines is lazy or bad

Planting in straight lines is neither lazy or bad. Instead, sometimes it’s a requirement in order to successfully be awarded grants or other funding. Ultimately, given enough time, woodlands will behave as woodlands and they will inject an order and aesthetic it wants.

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Goytre Wood Update – Summer 2023

Steve the Ecologist recently undertook a few visitations to Goytre Wood in Powys. Many woodland birds were on hand to welcome him. Read more about which birds were there and new birds visiting Goytre Wood!

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Diweddariad Goetre Wood – Haf 2023

Yn ddiweddar bu Steve yr Ecolegydd ar ychydig o ymweliadau â Goetre Wood ym Mhowys. Roedd llawer o adar y coetir wrth law i'w groesawu. Darllenwch fwy am ba adar oedd yno ac adar newydd yn ymweld â Choedwig Goetre!

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