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Naturally appealing

Durham Wildlife Trust has launched an urgent appeal to secure the future of a nature reserve in the heart of the North-East. PETER BARRON talks to the ‘home-bird’ leading the campaign

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How To Have An Eco-Christmas

Whether you celebrate a big family Christmas, or you just give out a few cards to your friends and neighbours to wish them a happy time, here are some quick tips for a greener Christmas!

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Source to Sea: from river to lab

In collaboration with Teesside University environmental scientists, and with support from Living Uplands, Durham Wildlife Trust aims to assess the source and abundance of plastics in and adjacent…

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MammalWeb: citizen science in action

Some Durham Wildlife Trust members will remember that MammalWeb was set up as a joint initiative between Durham Wildlife Trust and Durham University. It has since expanded beyond the northeast of…

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The water vole

Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.

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The humble house sparrow

Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.

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The brilliance of beetles

Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.

Carbon storage in wetlands

Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water

We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…

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