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Dr Cath’s Nature Notes – November

It’s beginning to feel as though winter is closing in on us. The clocks have changed, the nights are longer and there’s an indefinable sadness in the air, but every season has its own beauty, so…

Comma on ivy

The importance of ivy

Ivy is often a misunderstood plant, accused of being a tree strangler and invader that takes over whole habitats at will if left untamed. But it is much more valuable than you might think.

Redwing

The importance of Autumn berries and seeds

Say “autumn” to someone with an interest in the natural world and there’s a good chance that person will immediately think of shortening days, falling temperatures, leaves changing colour before…

View from Craig Sychtyn

Mapping Shropshire's Habitats

Knowledge is power they say. But it’s about as powerful as a punch on the nose from a gnat if it’s not shared and communicated. By sharing with us the knowledge he gained when conducting habitat…

Flower by Becky Hedley

Adapting to a new way of life

This month is CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) awareness month. This is the name of the neurological condition that I have, and has led me to use a wheelchair.

Sunsetting over peatland

A bleak countdown to COP27

The countdown is on, with one month to go until countries around the world, including the UK, attend international climate negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh, Eygpt – referred to as COP27. These…

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