Tag: habitat restoration
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Plant ‘tredges’ to boost England’s tree cover, gardeners urged
What are tredges and why do they matter? Native tredges—a term describing vegetation that sits between a tree and a hedge in height and density—offer a practical way to enhance England’s wooded landscape. These mid-canopy or mid-shrub layers naturally occur in ancient woodlands and hedgerows, and experts say expanding them in modern gardens and farms…
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Kelp Restoration in North Vancouver: Baby Bull Kelp Planting on a New Reef
Intertidal to underwater: a fresh reef, a hopeful planting On a rainy December day, divers from a coastwide conservation effort braved swift currents to anchor a new chapter in the Burrard Inlet’s underwater habitat. Thousands of microscopic bull kelp sporophytes were carefully deployed onto a recently created rock reef in the Lynn Creek Estuary, North…
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Tiny Kelp, Big Impact: North Vancouver’s New Reef Takes Root
Small Seeds, Big Environmental Benefit On a rainy December day, divers braved the currents of the Burrard Inlet to plant thousands of microscopic bull kelp onto a newly established underwater rock reef. This effort marks a hopeful step in restoring kelp forests and supporting the vibrant marine life that depends on them along North Vancouver’s…
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Mukhi the Indian cheetah becomes mother to five cubs at Kuno National Park
Surprise litter at Kuno National Park signals new chapter for Indian cheetahs In a remarkable turn of fate, Mukhi, the Indian cheetah who was abandoned at birth and raised under human care, has become a mother to five cubs at Kuno National Park in India. The birth underscores the ongoing success of the country’s ambitious…
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European Wildcats Could Return to England: Feasibility Behind a Century-Old Absence
A Century Without Wildcats: The New Feasibility European wildcats, once a common sight across rural Britain, have not roamed England’s hedgerows for more than 100 years. A two-year study in southwest England has shifted the conversation from theoretical concern to practical possibility, suggesting that a carefully planned reintroduction could be viable. The findings indicate suitable…
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European wildcats could return to England: feasibility study sparks cautious optimism
Study suggests wildcat reintroduction is feasible in south-west England The long-quiet borders of rural England may soon see a familiar, but long-mormed, presence: the European wildcat. A comprehensive two-year study assessing the feasibility of reintroducing the species to south-west England has concluded that the project is viable, with broad public support among local communities. While…
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European Wildcats Could Roam England Again: Reintroduction Feasible After 100-Year Gap
England Considers a Return for European Wildcats In a landmark moment for conservation, a two-year study in southwest England suggests that reintroducing the European wildcat could be feasible after more than a century of absence. The research indicates that suitable habitat, prey availability, and a supportive local community create a realistic path forward for restoring…
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Lights Out: Can We Stop Glow-Worms and Fireflies From Fading Away?
Overview: A twilight drama in the Somerset hedgerows As dusk settles over Westbury-sub-Mendip in Somerset, a quiet, twinkling drama unfolds beneath the hedgerows. Green sparks of light—tiny female glow-worms and their firefly cousins—signal a last-ditch mating season. These nocturnal creatures have long captured human imagination, but their numbers are dwindling in many regions. The question…
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Oysters Return to Dublin Bay in Dún Laoghaire Harbour
A Historic Reintroduction Begins in Dublin Bay In a groundbreaking move for Dublin Bay’s ecosystem, more than 18,000 oysters are being deployed in Dún Laoghaire harbour, marking a revival of a shellfish once abundant in the area. The effort, supported by researchers, local authorities, and community volunteers, aims to re-establish a natural oyster population that…
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Lights out: Can we stop glow-worms and fireflies fading away?
Why the lights are dimming for glow-worms and fireflies In pockets of Britain, the soft green flicker of glow-worms and the twinkling of fireflies mark summer nights with a hint of magic. But across many landscapes, those lights are fading. Ecologists warn that habitat loss, light pollution, pesticides, and climate fluctuations are shrinking the numbers…