Blog: By Taghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/Blog listing, filtered by tag.enBristol City Councils commitment to nature's recovery being tested!https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/bristol-city-councils-commitment-natures-recovery-being-testedIn February 2020, Bristol City Council made headlines across the country for being the first city to announce an ecological emergency. Equipped with a new One City Ecological Emergency Strategy and an Ecological Emergency Action Plan the council pledged to "put nature at the heart of decision-making” and address the drastic declines in nature and wildlife seen across the city. Central to the council’s ambitious plan is the goal of having 30% of Bristol’s land managed for the benefit of nature. Avon Wildlife Trust wholeheartedly supports this goal in its own strategy. However, three and a half years after declaring the emergency, the council's conviction is being tested with sensitive wildlife sites being targeted for development. Avon Wildlife Trust challenges them to live up to their commitment by genuinely putting nature at the heart of the decision-making process.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000George Cookhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/george-cook/bristol-city-councils-commitment-natures-recovery-being-testedWildlife in the Waste Industry: A GENeco case studyhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/geneco/wildlife-waste-industry-geneco-case-studyWaste and wildlife in the same sentence usually conjures thoughts of sea turtles choking on plastic bags and other distressing scenes, but sustainable waste solutions company GENeco are showing how the industry can contribute to the advancement of wildlife at their recycling and renewable energy facility in Avonmouth.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000GENecohttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/geneco/wildlife-waste-industry-geneco-case-studyCelebrating National Tree Weekhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/celebrating-national-tree-weekIn an ever-changing world, some things are timeless. The love we feel for trees is one of those things. As National Tree Week approaches, this is a great time of year to reflect on the importance of trees, as well as how we might best protect them.Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000Rebecca Lockwoodhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/celebrating-national-tree-weekA green call to arms for the future mayorhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/green-call-arms-future-mayorWith 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 +0000Rebecca Lockwoodhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/green-call-arms-future-mayorBringing Wildlife Backhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-jelley/bringing-wildlife-backIan Jelley, guest author for Avon Wildlife Trust and Director of Living Landscapes for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explains why helping nature recover is as essential for us as it is for wildlife.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000Ian Jelleyhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-jelley/bringing-wildlife-backWhat I learnt from Avon Wildlife Trust’s Action for Insects course led by ecologist Matt Collishttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ella-trudgeon/what-i-learnt-avon-wildlife-trusts-action-insects-course-led-ecologist-mattFrom up here, without wings or three sets of legs, insects can seem pretty irrelevant. It’s understandable that we’ve grown a distrust for them: they have a reputation for eating holes in our clothes and stinging our loved ones. We can’t share a moment with a woodlouse in the same sort of way as we can with a fox or an owl. Maybe it’s difficult to see humanity reflected in the unblinking eight eyes of a spider.Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000Ella Trudgeonhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ella-trudgeon/what-i-learnt-avon-wildlife-trusts-action-insects-course-led-ecologist-mattThe Bristol Ecological Emergency Strategy – a blueprint for a more ecologically resilient city for people and for wildlifehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-barrett/bristol-ecological-emergency-strategy-blueprint-more-ecologically-resilient-cityWhen 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 +0000Ian Barretthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-barrett/bristol-ecological-emergency-strategy-blueprint-more-ecologically-resilient-cityNatural Carbon Solutionshttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/joanna-richards/natural-carbon-solutionsWe face a climate emergency. Extreme weather events are on the increase and the impacts of a warming climate are becoming evident on our beloved wildlife, with some UK species being pushed to the furthest limits of their natural ranges. To tackle a crisis of this scale, it is imperative every tool in the box is used, and this includes the natural solutions offered by our planet.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000Joanna Richardshttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/joanna-richards/natural-carbon-solutionsWhat is an ecological emergency, and what can I do about it?https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-barrett/what-ecological-emergency-and-what-can-i-do-about-itBack in early February, which was incredibly just three months ago, we made an important announcement about nature in Bristol alongside Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees. In the announcement, an ‘ecological emergency’ was declared in the city, to help local people recognise how much wildlife Bristol has lost in recent decades, what has caused it, and – most importantly – what can be done about it.Tue, 05 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000Ian Barretthttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/ian-barrett/what-ecological-emergency-and-what-can-i-do-about-it
