Wild books: your guide to the natural world 23 August 2010
The Wildlife Trusts have just published some species guides and an action packed nature guide book called ‘152 Wild Things to Do’.
So to start your wildlife library, visit here.
To help you decide which guides are best for you, London Wildlife Trust staff and experts have reviewed some of the books below.
CONCISE WILD FLOWER GUIDE
Price £4.99, Published 25 April 2010 by New Holland P...
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The Wildlife Trusts welcome new UK Marine Protected Areas 20 August 2010
The Wildlife Trusts welcome new UK Marine Protected Areas, but urges Government not to lose sight of deadline for a wider network.
The Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK, including London Wildlife Trust, are celebrating the Government announcement of the designation of fifteen new Marine Protected Areas around the UK coast, but believe further protection is still necessary if the seas ar...
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Flexible Learners gain award for their hard work 18 August 2010
Barking and Dagenham Flexible Learners have gained the John Muir Discovery Award as a result of their practical conservation work with London Wildlife Trust at The Chase and Eastbrookend Country Park.
London Wildlife Trust has been working in partnership with Barking and Dagenham Flexible Learning Service and Catch 22 on a project called Community Space Challenge. The project is funded ...
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Time to value London's gardens 06 August 2010
In response to alarming new government figures showing increasing garden loss in the last decade, London Wildlife Trust calls for greater value to be placed on London’s gardens, the vital habitats they provide for wildlife, and the protection they afford against the likely challenges of climate change.
‘London Wildlife Trust has long campaigned for greater garden protection and suppor...
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London schools winning for wildlife 03 August 2010
London schools are through for the chance to win a wildlife garden worth £10,000.
Eight primary schools from Hackney, Southwark, Islington, Camden and Richmond were shortlisted earlier this month to go through to the final round of the Veolia Wild Green School competition.
The competition, sponsored by Veolia Environnement, gives schools in London the chance to win a wildlife garden ...
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Green awards all around 29 July 2010
The Green Flag awards for 2010 have been announced and the Trust has been successful once again.
Camley Street Natural Park has won a green flag, while two of our other sites – the Centre for Wildlife Gardening and East Reservoir Community Garden – have both won Green Pennants. The rewards recognise and reward the best parks and green spaces in England and Wales.
Well done to all staf...
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London Wildlife Trust PLANT! for people and wildlife in Southwark 29 July 2010
Today, London Wildlife Trust are pleased to announce ‘PLANT!’, a new food growing and wildlife gardening programme in Southwark, south London.
Possible because of a generous donation of almost £20,000 from grants scheme Ecominds, ‘PLANT!’ (Peckham Learning & Nature Team) will focus on engaging asylum seekers and refugees in the great outdoors.
The PLANT! project will give people wi...
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London Wildlife Trust calls for A Natural Future for London 27 July 2010
London Wildlife Trust today launches its vision for a Natural Future for London. The Trust is calling on policy makers and Londoners to help deliver its vision to make the capital a better place for wildlife and people.
London is a world city, famous amongst other things for its iconic landmarks and rich cultural life. What is less well known is the amazing range of wildlife our city su...
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A new era for restoring the natural environment 26 July 2010
The White Paper on the Natural Environment provides a real opportunity to lay the foundations of nature conservation for the 21st century, according to The Wildlife Trusts.
The Wildlife Trusts collectively, including London Wildlife Trust, make their statement ahead of a public consultation announced today, and set out recovery plans for the UK’s wildlife and fragmented habitats.
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London Wildlife Trust's position on recent fox attack 07 June 2010
London Wildlife Trust’s position statement - fox attack on young children in Hackney, Saturday 5th June.
London Wildlife Trust is concerned at the reported attack on two young twins by foxes in Hackney over the past weekend. We have every sympathy with the family, and wish for the speedy recovery of the two twins.
Attacks by foxes on people are extremely rare, and whilst we recognise ...
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Cows MOOve in to rescue West London Meadow 24 May 2010
New residents have arrived in Hillingdon as eleven Hereford cows are being grazed to help conserve Frays Farm Meadows – one of the few remaining tracts of unimproved meadow in London.
Frays Farm meadows is a window on a medieval world. This 30 hectare site – enclosed in the Colne river valley – has never been intensively farmed and supports an incredible range of birds, plants and mamma...
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Urban birders reach for the skies 16 April 2010
London Wildlife Trust is part of an amazing new urban bird study group observing the capital’s birds and their movements from the top of Tower 42 – the City’s tallest building.
With 360 degree views over London – out towards neighbouring counties, as far as Southend-on-Sea– Tower 42 offers intrepid birders an unparalleled view.
Mark Pearson, the Trust’s expert birder says, ‘I'm very ex...
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