Blog: By Taghttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/Blog listing, filtered by tag.enCan you help secure 30% of space for wildlife in Bristol by 2030?https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/georgia-moore/can-you-help-secure-30-space-wildlife-bristol-2030It is no secret that wildlife is disappearing at an alarming rate and the threat of climate catastrophe is a constant worry. Bristol has even declared a state of ecological and climate emergency. There is still hope for us to fight back against these twin emergencies, but we must act now. Time is running out. Together with organisations across Bristol and surrounding areas, we are working to ensure that at least 30% of our land and sea is connected and protected for nature’s recovery by 2030.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Georgia Moorehttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/georgia-moore/can-you-help-secure-30-space-wildlife-bristol-2030Beavers are backhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/beavers-are-backIs there an animal that’s more engaging than a beaver? Or as intriguing or charismatic? <br /><br />
Once a common feature of our landscape, beavers were hunted to extinction in the UK 400 years ago. Happily, a series of well-publicised reintroductions have taken place across the country in recent years, and you could say they’ve become wildlife celebrities in their own right. It’s easy to see why – they’re charming, eccentric and skilful. Crucially, they’re great not only for wildlife but for the planet too. Now they’re back, living wild in Avon – and it seems they’re here to stay.<br />Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000Rebecca Lockwoodhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/beavers-are-backEaster brings wildlife renewalhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/easter-brings-wildlife-renewalFor the religious and secular alike, this season has traditionally been a time of renewal and hope.Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000Rebecca Lockwoodhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/rebecca-lockwood/easter-brings-wildlife-renewalThe Importance of Hedgeshttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/chloe-raynor/importance-hedgesThe rich and intricate patchwork of the UK’s countryside and hedgerows is recognised the world over. Emerald green and sunny yellow fields create a vibrant quilt of rolling hills in the summer, turning to rusty coppers in the autumn. Finally, the landscape turns dormant, scattered with the occasional festive burst from winter berries. The ever-present and often unnoticed staple of our everchanging landscape is the bustling boundary and lifeblood of our countryside– the humble hedgerow.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Chloe Raynorhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/chloe-raynor/importance-hedges
