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Councillor claims ‘gulls can kill’ after spate of attacks – WalesOnline
Councillor claims 'gulls can kill' after spate of attacks WalesOnline A spokesman for Gwynedd council where the pensioner and little girl were injured said: “Whilst seagulls are seen by many as a pest, it is important to remember that they are protected under the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.”
Continue reading...Are pop festivals on their way out? – The Guardian
6. August 2011
Are pop festivals on their way out? The Guardian With the same bands being spread so thinly, festival organisers have scrabbled about to come up with a USP, a saleable point-of-difference, giving us ridiculous "boutique festival" confections such as Zoo Thousand at the Port Lympne Wildlife Park, ..
Continue reading...Invasion of the falcons: The peregrine is back in town – The Independent
6. August 2011
Invasion of the falcons: The peregrine is back in town The Independent They are not ringed and we have no idea where they came from, but we are trying to show people there is amazing wildlife even in urban areas." While peregrines are returning to Britain's cities, experts said the illegal persecution of the birds by ...
Continue reading...Glorious Twelfth: Knickerbocker glory days are back – Telegraph.co.uk
6. August 2011
Telegraph.co.uk Glorious Twelfth: Knickerbocker glory days are back Telegraph.co.uk “This has been an extraordinary year for grouse in northern England,” says Dr David Barnes, Upland Research Director of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). “Probably an all-time record-setter by quite a margin
Continue reading...Grouse shooting helps rural economies, show new figures on eve of Glorious 12th – Telegraph.co.uk
6. August 2011
Grouse shooting helps rural economies, show new figures on eve of Glorious 12th Telegraph.co.uk A lot of valuable work is being done to protect these traditional landscapes, helping maintain the popularity of this multimillion pound sport and providing a healthy home in which our wildlife can flourish,” he said. As estates prepare for the start ..
Continue reading...Plotting the path to a greener land – Falkirk Herald
6. August 2011
Falkirk Herald Plotting the path to a greener land Falkirk Herald Since Falkirk Allotment Society took over the land, the disused ground is now home to vegetables, flowers and plants, as well as hundreds of types of wildlife .
Continue reading...Beeston Village News & Events – we 5 August 2011 – AboutMyArea
6. August 2011
AboutMyArea Beeston Village News & Events - we 5 August 2011 AboutMyArea The male kingfisher was caught on the Bug Pond that was specially designed as habitat for wildlife .
Continue reading...One man’s planning fight against Oxford city council – Oxford Times
6. August 2011
One man's planning fight against Oxford city council Oxford Times The Habitats directive states councils must assess the impact of proposed developments on important wildlife areas. But Mr Feeney, from Victoria Road, claims this has not been done for Port Meadow, which is designated a special area of conservation. ...
Continue reading...New giant airport plan branded “daftest” yet – Kent News
6. August 2011
Kent News New giant airport plan branded “daftest” yet Kent News The plans have come under fire from the RSPB which said the scheme would cause massive damage to wildlife .
Continue reading...Basildon Council’s promise to improve golf course – Essex Echo
6. August 2011
Basildon Council's promise to improve golf course Essex Echo Mick Toomer, chairman of the group, said: “Our position has always been that we do not have a preference as to who runs the golf course, providing they run it in an environmentally friendly manner, with the best interests of the course, the wildlife ... and more
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