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Biodiversity and our brains: how ecology and mental health go …

WEBMental health in our cities is an increasingly urgent issue. Rates of disorders such as anxiety and depression are high.Urban design and planning can promote …

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A diversity of wildlife is good for our health

WEBA growing body of evidence suggests that biodiversity loss increases our exposure to both new and established zoonotic pathogens. Restoring and protecting …

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Why does a connection with nature improve well-being

WEBDr Miles Richardson is an expert in nature connectedness. In this article, he discusses the relationship between wellbeing and people’s connection with nature…

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How hybrids could help save endangered species

WEBBut our work suggests that focusing on genetic purity might not be the best strategy for saving an endangered species from extinction. Carefully assessing the …

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Ensuring Biodiversity Net Gain delivers for people

WEBIn this article, Julia Baker (Balfour Beatty), Joe Bull (Wild Business), Julia P.G. Jones (Bangor University) and Victoria Griffiths (University of Oxford) discuss the …

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Providing enrichment for the world’s smartest birds

WEBKeagan Goetsch is a wildlife biologist, working in wildlife rehabilitation, based in the USA. In this article she focuses on the means by which to provide …

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Gardens of the Anthropocene

WEBA connection, a memory, a scent. There is growing evidence that associates a lack of physical connection to natural spaces with damage to our mental wellbeing. …

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The secret world of moss, ancient ancestor of all plants and vital …

WEBWhen people consider extraordinary plants, most probably don’t spare a thought for moss. It blends in against the green background of plant life, and seems to …

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Natural cities: Putting people back into nature

WEBPutting cities back into nature. A natural city will be one where people, infrastructure and wildlife dynamically interact as part of a single ecosystem, positively …

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The science of soundscapes

WEBA growing field of research is using soundscape data as an ecological measurement – the greater the acoustic diversity, the greater the biodiversity. This …

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The ecology of air pollution

WEBThe term ‘Human Ecology’ defines the study of the relationship between humans and their natural, social and built environment. This article comprises aspects of …

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Habitat mapping; past, present and future

WEBThe development of technology in recent years has revolutionised the methods by which habitat mapping is undertaken and generated. Alan Cowlishaw …

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Maps and Mapping for Ecology Surveys

WEBAccurately mapping sites and interpreting the information, is an important skill for ecologists to acquire. Jonathan Gatward, provides clarity with regards to …

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Bristol's urban fox

WEBIan Wade is an urban wildlife photographer. In this article, Ian introduces his first experience of photographing the urban fox… I often get asked about my …

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Conservation grazing

WEBApplication. Conservation grazing is now a widespread management method and many conservation bodies regularly use grazers to improve and maintain the sites …

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New Standing Advice: Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees

WEBFor veteran trees the latest Standing Advice now provides a clear new recommendation for buffers areas, which is to provide: “A buffer zone at least 15 times …

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New rewilding charity to give everyone the opportunity to create …

WEBA new rewilding charity which gives everyone the opportunity to help create a network of sanctuaries in the UK for nature recovery launched on Monday 30 March …

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Managing dogs and nature conservation

WEBIn addition, the use of signage and purpose-built routes that are clearly defined, help to direct people away from sensitive areas. Another technique is to …

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Building with Nature certification scheme, UK

WEBDevelopers and planners can apply for Building with Nature certification at any stage. For information about how to apply and fees, contact Dr Gemma Jerome on …

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