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The Issue Explained: Wildfire – A Growing Challenge for Conservation?
Siobhan Brocklehurst Wildfires are traditionally associated with the Mediterranean, Australia or California rather than the British countryside. However, after another exceptionally dry summer and numerous UK fires, wildfire is becoming an issue conservationists increasingly need to consider. Wildfires are not new to Britain, but the conditions that allow them to start and spread are changing.…
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The Issue Explained: Why do we cut back vegetation from ponds?
Siobhan Brocklehurst You may have noticed that we’ve recently carried out important pond maintenance by cutting back and removing plants. This is because healthy ponds need the right balance of light, water flow and vegetation. If ponds are left unmanaged, they gradually accumulate leaves, silt and excessive plant growth. This leads to stagnant water, reduced…
