Extinction fears drive The Wildlife Trusts re-wilding campaign
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image captionIt is hoped wildflower meadows will create an oasis for bees and rare butterflies in Carlisle
Ten projects have been launched to help restore wild landscapes across England and Wales.
They are part of a Wildlife Trusts campaign and include turning a golf course into an insect haven, re-wilding a village and restoring Ice Age ponds.
The trusts says 30% of UK land and sea needs to be given over to nature by 2030 to avoid species extinction.
Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough said the campaign, called 30 By 30, was urgently needed .
The move is part of a multi-million pound national spend by the Wildlife Trust. It has bought 44 acres of land at Upper Minety and intends to introduce a rare marsh butterfly. The effort to boost the recovery of nature is backed by broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough, who said that “if given a chance – nature is capable of extraordinary recovery”. To help the fritillary butterfly the nature reserve will introduce a type of plant the insect likes to feed on. The blue devil’s-bit scabious plant is its preferred food source The Wiltshire scheme is one of ten projects across the UK announced this week by the Wildlife Trusts coalition.
The move is part of a multi-million pound national spend by the Wildlife Trust. It has bought 44 acres of land at Upper Minety and intends to introduce a rare marsh butterfly. The effort to boost the recovery of nature is backed by broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough, who said that “if given a chance – nature is capable of extraordinary recovery”. To help the fritillary butterfly the nature reserve will introduce a type of plant the insect likes to feed on. The blue devil’s-bit scabious plant is its preferred food source The Wiltshire scheme is one of ten projects across the UK announced this week by the Wildlife Trusts coalition.
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to protect the future of Drews Pond Wood Area. The land, which used to be connected to the Old Roundway Hospital Asylum, has been an area of solace for many during lockdown. Deer, birds, bats, badgers and butterflies can all be spotted on walks throughout the area. One piece of land, near Greenacres, was earmarked for a potential development site in the town s local plan - leading to outcry from charities, local residents and even a pub landlady. The local development plan is currently being reviewed. Now, a campaign has been launched the protect the entire Drews Pond area from any future development.
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to protect the future of Drews Pond Wood Area. The land, which used to be connected to the Old Roundway Hospital Asylum, has been an area of solace for many during lockdown. Deer, birds, bats, badgers and butterflies can all be spotted on walks throughout the area. One piece of land, near Greenacres, was earmarked for a potential development site in the town s local plan - leading to outcry from charities, local residents and even a pub landlady. The local development plan is currently being reviewed. Now, a campaign has been launched the protect the entire Drews Pond area from any future development.