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rooftopjaxx<p>Walker discovers massive blue tick in Wick Woodland<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WickWoodland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WickWoodland</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HackneyWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HackneyWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReWilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ReWilding</span></a></p>
JdeB<p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/RedKite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RedKite</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Release" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Release</span></a></p><p>"Why we're releasing more Red Kites in 2025 | VLOG" [6:25 min]<br>by Mossy Earth Field Notes</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_x_raOetG8" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=v_x_raOetG</span><span class="invisible">8</span></a> </p><p>Quote by MEFN:<br>"Mar 27, 2025<br>In this vlog, Flora talks about the work being done to tackle illegal poisonings and boost the survival chances of released Red kites, with the goal of creating a stable population in the Iberian peninsula."<br>ABOUT THIS PROJECT<br>The red kite (Milvus milvus), an iconic, graceful raptor has had a turbulent relationship with people over the centuries, from once being praised to almost going extinct in the UK. Translocated Spanish red kites saved UK populations last century but now their Spanish cousins are in severe trouble. This project is reinforcing the southernmost populations through reintroducing 120-130 red kites from the UK to Extremadura in Spain, over a 4-year period.<br>More on this: -&gt; mossy.earth/projects/red-kite-reintroductions &lt;-<br>Membership: -&gt; mossy.earth/ &lt;-</p><p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/TakeCareForLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TakeCareForLife</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/TakeCareForEarth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TakeCareForEarth</span></a> <br><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopBurningThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopBurningThings</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopEcoside" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopEcoside</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopThePlunder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopThePlunder</span></a><br><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/ClimateBreakDown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateBreakDown</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopRapingNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopRapingNature</span></a></p>
JdeB<p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Soil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Soil</span></a></p><p>"3 Crazy Ways To Make Your Garden Soil Explosive" [5:54 min]<br>by HydroHaven</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPxDlwD5Xgc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=XPxDlwD5Xg</span><span class="invisible">c</span></a> </p><p>Quote by HH:<br>"Mar 24, 2025<br>Tired of struggling with your garden soil? Three unconventional methods are explored, demonstrating how to unlock your soil's full potential and create a thriving garden. These surprising techniques, inspired by nature itself, can transform your soil into a haven for vibrant plants."</p><p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/TakeCareForLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TakeCareForLife</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/TakeCareForEarth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TakeCareForEarth</span></a> <br><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopBurningThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopBurningThings</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopEcoside" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopEcoside</span></a></p>
Pollinators<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.scot/@Hellybootwader" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Hellybootwader</span></a></span> Oh very nice. Does the area at your work connect to hedgerows or mature trees for habitat connections? <a href="https://epicure.social/tags/pollinators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pollinators</span></a>, <a href="https://epicure.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a>.</p>
Rewilding Britain<p>Good news for nature and people in Leicestershire 🦔 Harborough District Council have purchased a 54-hectare site near Market Harborough which they plan to rewild.&nbsp; <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23Rewilding" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Rewilding</a> 🧵1/3</p>
Guardian Limericks<p>In the hills of Italy, wolves returned from the brink. <br>Thriving in their land, a victory to drink. <br>But poisonings began, <br>An act so cruel and inhuman, <br>Their future now hangs on the brink.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GuardianLimerick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GuardianLimerick</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Animals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Animals</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Environment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Italy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Italy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Food</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Biodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Farming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Farming</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Conservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Conservation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/27/italy-wolf-poisoning-conservationists-farmers-laws-livestock-aoe" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/environment/20</span><span class="invisible">25/mar/27/italy-wolf-poisoning-conservationists-farmers-laws-livestock-aoe</span></a></p>
Jules 🍺<p>A look at the work of the thousand year trust attempting to restore the UK temperate rain forests. I did not know that was a thing, fascinated! <br><a href="https://youtu.be/yLbKvuem2ss?si=xOoHLsbqJaHe2Q95" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtu.be/yLbKvuem2ss?si=xOoHLs</span><span class="invisible">bqJaHe2Q95</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/leavecurious" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leavecurious</span></a></p>
Jørn Zeiler<p>Hulde voor deze boer!<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/boeren" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>boeren</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/natuur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>natuur</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a></p><p><a href="https://arkrewilding.nl/nieuws/2025/stoppende-boer-verkoopt-aan-ark-dit-strookt-met-mijn-eigen-doelen" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">arkrewilding.nl/nieuws/2025/st</span><span class="invisible">oppende-boer-verkoopt-aan-ark-dit-strookt-met-mijn-eigen-doelen</span></a></p>
Ride Against<p>Is anyone active in any <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/reforesting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reforesting</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a> groups in or around <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Glasgow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Glasgow</span></a> that accept newbie volunteers?</p>
CelloMom On Cars<p>"The bison themselves aren’t a significant carbon sink. It is their influence on the wider environment – compacting soil, dispersing seeds and creating varied habitats through their browsing – that has turbocharged its ability to absorb carbon. The area in which they roam is now soaking up 10 times the amount that it was before the bison were reintroduced."</p><p><a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535360-800-how-a-surprising-twist-on-rewilding-could-help-settle-our-carbon-debt/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newscientist.com/article/mg265</span><span class="invisible">35360-800-how-a-surprising-twist-on-rewilding-could-help-settle-our-carbon-debt/</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a></p>
Brighton Wildlife<p>Guidance on <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23rewilding" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#rewilding</a> in your own <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23garden" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a> - provided by <a class="mention" href="https://bsky.app/profile/lgspace.bsky.social" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lgspace.bsky.social</a>. In urban and suburban areas we could collaborate to provide corridors helping wildlife to thrive. SEE: <a href="https://littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rewilding-your-garden.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23Brighton" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Brighton</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23Wildlife" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23biodiversity" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#biodiversity</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23nature" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23brightonwildlife" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#brightonwildlife</a></p>
Dr Claire Asher<p>For the first time since they were hunted to (local) extinction in the 16th Century, beavers are roaming wild in England again.</p><p>Following a policy announcement by Defra and Natural England in February, the National Trust has legally released the first two pairs of Eurasian beavers to live in the wild in Dorset.</p><p><a href="https://beavertrust.org/historic-first-official-wild-beaver-release-in-england/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">beavertrust.org/historic-first</span><span class="invisible">-official-wild-beaver-release-in-england/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a></p>
Paul<p>Last week to apply for our Rewilding Innovation Programme grant! (Boosts appreciated) <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Science</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Innovation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Innovation</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Biodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ecosystems</span></a> <a href="https://www.mossy.earth/science/innovation-programme" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mossy.earth/science/innovation</span><span class="invisible">-programme</span></a></p>
JdeB<p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/UKcoast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UKcoast</span></a> </p><p>"Why are the British flooding parts of their coast?" [4:48 min]<br>by Mongabay</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLZDlIVRIiw" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=GLZDlIVRIi</span><span class="invisible">w</span></a> </p><p>Quote by Mb:<br>"Mar 19, 2025 <br>Once farmland protected by flood defenses, Steart Marshes in southwest England now thrives as a restored salt marsh. As the defences weakened, the land became increasingly vulnerable to flooding. Instead of rebuilding defenses, conservationists, the government and local communities made a bold choice to let the sea reclaim the landscape. Just over 10 years ago the sea wall was breached, allowing the sea to take over the land, transforming the area into a vital wetland habitat.<br>Salt marshes, which have declined by 85% in the U.K. since the 19th century, play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems. They provide shelter for wetland wildlife, act as natural flood defenses by absorbing storm surges, stabilize coastlines against erosion, and store carbon to help combat climate change. Managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Steart Marshes now provides a model for future restoration projects, proving that working with nature can protect communities while rebuilding lost habitats."</p><p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/TakeCareForLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TakeCareForLife</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/TakeCareForEarth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TakeCareForEarth</span></a> <br><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopBurningThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopBurningThings</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopEcoside" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopEcoside</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopThePlunder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopThePlunder</span></a><br><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/ClimateBreakDown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateBreakDown</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopRapingNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopRapingNature</span></a></p>
Mike Kelly<p>I watched the documentary film of Wilding yesterday, which is based on the excellent Isabella Tree book. The regeneration of the land and the flourishing of the ecosystem at Knepp is so inspiring. It show us what we're missing; it shows us alternative futures.</p><p>A few caveats – there are some poor decisions made in telling the story. They have actors playing the younger versions of Tree and her partner, in numerous golden syrup dappled sunburst shots, and there are some very clunky dramatic recreations of key moments from the project's history. Also the sheer poshness and privilege of the main protagonists does grate at times. There is little or no discussion of the economics of the enterprise. (There is more detail about that in the book.) Thus it becomes a film about a personal journey more than any kind of useful blueprint for wider action.</p><p>I don't want to sound mean – exceptionally, these people are taking their privilege and doing absolutely the right thing with it, so no complaints there. It's an amazing achievement.</p><p>I can see the potential broad appeal of the human narrative of Knepp's rewilding, which is what they've aimed for, but really, it's the flora and fauna which are the stars.</p><p><a href="https://post.lurk.org/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://post.lurk.org/tags/climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>climate</span></a> <a href="https://post.lurk.org/tags/ClimateDiary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateDiary</span></a> <a href="https://post.lurk.org/tags/climateaction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>climateaction</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.wildingmovie.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">wildingmovie.com</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Good News Community<p>Storrington in West Sussex has been named the UK’s first European stork village, joining the European Stork Villages Network alongside the nearby Knepp estate. Once extinct in Britain, white storks are now thriving in these rewilded areas, with a record 53 chicks fledged in 2024. This remarkable comeback highlights the success of conservation efforts and brings hope for biodiversity restoration. </p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/goodnews" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>goodnews</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.cosmicnation.co/tags/GoodNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GoodNews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cosmicnation.co/tags/Conservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Conservation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cosmicnation.co/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cosmicnation.co/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a><br><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/17/storrington-in-west-sussex-named-uk-first-european-stork-village" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/environment/20</span><span class="invisible">25/mar/17/storrington-in-west-sussex-named-uk-first-european-stork-village</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Solar, Windfarms, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/housing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>housing</span></a> -- all are way better uses for the land!<br> <br>Should <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GolfCourses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GolfCourses</span></a> Be Converted Into <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Solar</span></a> Or <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Windfarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Windfarms</span></a>?</p><p>by Tom Hale, 2/25/2025</p><p>"It sounds like one of President Donald Trump’s most dreaded nightmares: what if the world’s golf courses were transformed into wind and solar farms? A new study has highlighted that the land occupied by golf courses in the 10 countries with the most courses could generate up to 842 GW of solar power and 659 GW of wind power – far exceeding the existing installed capacity in many cases.</p><p>"If the US were to transition entirely to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Renewable" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Renewable</span></a> energy by 2035, it would require thousands of square kilometers for onshore wind and even more for solar farms. In theory, the space occupied by US golf courses alone could provide about 20 percent of this capacity, the study concludes.</p><p>"Another finding was that more land is allocated to golf courses than renewable energy production across many countries, including the US and the UK.</p><p>"Maintaining these lush greens comes at a steep environmental cost too – sapping <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/water" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>water</span></a> resources, destroying <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> habitats, and relying heavily on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fertilizers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fertilizers</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pesticides" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pesticides</span></a>. The researchers point out that golf courses occupy vast amounts of land yet serve a relatively small, often <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rich</span></a> subset of the population.</p><p>"'Golf courses, which often occupy vast areas of land and are accessible only through exclusive membership, highlight significant land use conflicts. The concept of energy justice argues that the benefits and burdens of energy supply and land use should be distributed equitably across society. In this context, the general public could benefit if decision-makers decide to use these exclusive golf courses for renewable energy projects,' the study authors write.</p><p>"Some countries have taken this idea seriously in the past. For instance, Japan has turned some of its disused golf courses, built in the 1980s during a boom of interest in the sport, into fields of solar panels.</p><p>"While the researchers say they’re not proposing that renewable energy companies swoop in to seize the world’s golf courses, they do suggest their project highlights the need for better discussions on land use and energy infrastructure.</p><p>"'Our study does not advocate for the direct conversion of golf courses, but it highlights the vast potential for renewable energy on similarly large and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/underutilized" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>underutilized</span></a> areas,' Dr Jann Weinand, lead author of the study and Head of the Integrated Scenarios department at the Institute Jülich Systems Analysis at Forschungszentrum Jülich, said in a statement.</p><p>"'In light of the ongoing debates about land use for renewables, it is crucial to consider how we allocate land overall – especially when significant space is dedicated to activities that benefit only a limited segment of the population,' added Dr Weinand.</p><p>"The study is published in the journal Environmental Research Communications."</p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/should-golf-courses-be-converted-into-solar-or-wind-farms/ar-AA1zL3qG" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori</span><span class="invisible">es/should-golf-courses-be-converted-into-solar-or-wind-farms/ar-AA1zL3qG</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Degrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Degrowth</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Capitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Capitalism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EatTheRich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EatTheRich</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RenewablesNow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RenewablesNow</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ExeterUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ExeterUK</span></a> - Former Exeter <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GolfCourse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GolfCourse</span></a> to become public <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Greenspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Greenspace</span></a></p><p>10 February 2024 </p><p>"A former golf course in Exeter is being turned into a 'tranquil greenspace for people and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a>'.</p><p>"Exeter City Council said dozens of fruit trees had already been planted and it would become a community orchard in the future.</p><p>"A <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WildflowerMeadow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildflowerMeadow</span></a> will also be created at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NorthbrookPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthbrookPark</span></a> to 'bring colour and wildlife to the space'.</p><p>"Ruth Williams, lead councillor for Place and City Management, said it would improve people's wellbeing. Alongside the new orchard, there are plans to upgrade access and the footpath.</p><p>"She said: 'It's to increase the biodiversity in the park, it's to improve the space for public use and it's to provide a community orchard.</p><p>"'It was earmarked for development for houses, we were going to build lots of houses there, but the local community asked us to have a rethink on that one.</p><p>"'We went out to public consultation in 2022, with the idea of actually turning it into a wildlife park, and 90% of the respondents supported that, so that's what we did - we listened to residents and we're on the path of converting a large green space into a wonderful amenity for visitors and Exeter residents to enjoy.'"</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-68226399" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-</span><span class="invisible">68226399</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RewildingUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RewildingUK</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CheshireUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CheshireUK</span></a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Frodsham" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Frodsham</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a>: What happens when a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GolfCourse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GolfCourse</span></a> returns to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a>?</p><p>"A former golf course where top footballers once teed off is now home to badgers and foxes after being left to return to nature as part of a rewilding project.</p><p>"Frodsham Golf Course in Cheshire closed a few years ago and is now managed by the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WoodlandTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WoodlandTrust</span></a>, who hope to plant about 40,000 <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativeTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NativeTrees</span></a>.</p><p>"Site manager Neil Oxley says the area will become 'somewhere for people to see nature close to where they live'.</p><p>Watch:<br><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-merseyside-64281602" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-mer</span><span class="invisible">seyside-64281602</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RewildingUK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RewildingUK</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a></p>
Greenbirder<p>Do you plan to start a Wildlife Garden (or just a welcoming patch in a corner) this spring? Here are some ideas to get you started.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/NaturalHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturalHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Conservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Conservation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Birds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gardens</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://1001species.substack.com/p/wildlife-gardens-get-ready" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">1001species.substack.com/p/wil</span><span class="invisible">dlife-gardens-get-ready</span></a></p>