Pandas get bullet-proof glass in zoo with a view
Glasgow Evening Times
The enclosure is due for inspection by the Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association in October. It is anticipated that after the inspection of the facilities, the compound will be approved by the Chinese government for the arrival of Tian Tian and …
Panda enclosure built with bullet-proof glassBBC News
Pampered pandas head for the zoo with a viewScotsman
Bullet-proof glass brought in to protect Edinburgh Zoo pandasstv.tv

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Mullion farmland bought by National Trust
This Is The Westcountry
The existing campsite will also remain, under National Trust management. The new trust land will be linked with the neighbouring Predannack farm, already owned by the trust, and farmed as a mixed farm with a strong focus on wildlife conservation.

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Community stadium scheme to protect wildlife
The Press, York
Oakgate has said the conservation proposals are part of its “masterplan” for Monks Cross and will involve the creation of wildlife scrapes, ponds and patches of grassland which can also be used by visitors and schools, as well as ensuring creatures are …

Conservationist loans vintage steam engine to North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
His passion for the engine ties in with his conservation work as Black Prince bears a plaque at the front which reads 'The David Shepherd wildlife foundation'. He said: “It tells people about my foundation. You can built another engine but you can't …

Gamekeeper Ken's long-service award
This Is Hampshire.net
My job gives me a huge sense of achievement. I can get up in the morning, be out in the countryside and look after the wildlife. “People think of gamekeeping as killing things but that's wrong. There's a lot of conservation involved. …

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Amazing encounters with dolphins without leaving Welsh coast
WalesOnline
Dr Smith, chairman of Orca, one of Europe's leading whale and dolphin conservation charities, has been charting the diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins within UK and Irish waters. His experience on the West Wales coast was part of his Big …

Decision day looms for Sutton Bridge Lighthouse owners hoping to create museum
Wisbech Standard
Mr Hilton said the museum would be dedicated to well-known conservationist and painter Sir Peter Scott, who lived in the lighthouse from 1933 to 1939, and the developed site will allow people to engage with wildlife. The couple are also going to open …

Winning feeling keeps on growing
Morpeth Herald
There are a variety of plants and flowers along with habitats for wildlife. It is managed in an environmentally friendly way and there is plenty of seating and good wheelchair access for visitors. Chairman of the trustees Val Stevens said: “We are very …

Work will make reserve 'wetter'
BBC News
Large-scale landscaping is to begin at the bird conservation charity's Vane Farm reserve at Loch Leven this month. The works will restore wet grassland areas around the loch shoreline, lost when the water level was lowered in the 19th Century. …

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CHARD: Green flag continues for Chard Resevoir
View Online
“Conservation of the environment and wildlife is also hugely important and our rangers are out there every day improving the parks and running events that give people a chance to learn about what they do, and why. “We want to continue opening the parks …