Blog: By Tag https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/ Blog listing, filtered by tag. en Changes to Bristol Allotment Tenancy Agreements https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/changes-bristol-allotment-tenancy-agreements Bristol is a city full of green-thumbed growers and gardeners who want to plant, dig, grow and harvest their own fresh food. With over 5,500 allotment plots managed by, or on behalf of, the council and with over 8,000 people on allotment waiting lists, there is a huge demand for land and space for people to grow. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 George Cook https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/changes-bristol-allotment-tenancy-agreements Celebrating the My Wild City Project https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/celebrating-my-wild-city-project The My Wild City project in Bristol comes to an end but the legacy is just beginning! <br /> With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Avon Wildlife Trust has been working for over three years with Bristol City Council - focusing on eight of their Local Wildlife Sites across the city, making improvements for wildlife and visitors, and encouraging everyone to get involved in enjoying and caring for these special wild spaces. As the project comes to an end we take a look back and celebrate the great work from volunteers and communities from all over this wild city!<br /> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Alex Dommett https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/alex-dommett/celebrating-my-wild-city-project State of Nature report - UK wildlife's devastating decline! https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/state-nature-report-uk-wildlifes-devastating-decline The UK’s wildlife is continuing to decline according to a new landmark study published on Wednesday. Already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries, nearly one in six of the more than ten thousand species assessed (16%) are at risk of being lost from Great Britain. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 George Cook https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/state-nature-report-uk-wildlifes-devastating-decline Join the Pesticide Amnesty and take action for wildlife https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/join-pesticide-amnesty-and-take-action-wildlife Our planet, and its wildlife, is fighting for its life. Habitats are degrading and shrinking. Species are declining and even becoming extinct. Pollution is building in our ever-warming seas. The list goes on – and, when it comes to solutions, it’s hard to know where to start. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rebecca Lockwood https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/join-pesticide-amnesty-and-take-action-wildlife Festival of Nature https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/festival-nature From the 5-12 June, the Festival of Nature is back! Hosted by the Natural History Consortium, this is one of the largest celebrations of the natural world in the UK. Over the week, the festival will provide us with loads of engaging ways to enjoy wildlife and nature this spring! Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 George Cook https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/festival-nature A green call to arms for the future mayor https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/green-call-arms-future-mayor With the mayoral elections for the West of England fast approaching, a group of environmental organisations are calling on the candidates to get serious about prioritising nature’s recovery, or risk not being taken seriously at all. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rebecca Lockwood https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/green-call-arms-future-mayor The Bristol Ecological Emergency Strategy – a blueprint for a more ecologically resilient city for people and for wildlife https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-barrett/bristol-ecological-emergency-strategy-blueprint-more-ecologically-resilient-city When we entered lockdown in March, it was even more apparent to me just how important it was for people to be able to connect with nature on their doorstep. The buzz of insects, wildflowers brightening up green spaces and the birdsong outside my window, were an essential source of delight and inspiration at a time of unprecedented coronavirus crisis. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Ian Barrett https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-barrett/bristol-ecological-emergency-strategy-blueprint-more-ecologically-resilient-city An emergency we can’t ignore https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/naomi-fuller/emergency-we-cant-ignore Dense, swooping flights of starlings, dipping and turning overhead against a dusk winter sky were a common sight in Bristol 30 years ago. So common was the spectacle, that starlings – alongside many other wildlife sights and sounds – were often taken for granted. Part of the backdrop alongside iconic city buildings. But now on winter’s evenings, Bristol’s skyline is mostly empty of starlings. You may see a few flitting between trees where they can, their iridescent feathers catching the fading light. But there’s no longer a mass aerial spectacle to watch on the way home. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Naomi Fuller https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/naomi-fuller/emergency-we-cant-ignore

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