"Look at it this way"

Those teaching in or near to Somerset  gained another possible option for field visits following the 2023 announcement that Mendip became a National Nature Reserve. Mendip in #Somerset is our newest ‘super’ #NationalNatureReserve 🎉 Home to a vibrant landscape and nationally endangered species such as horseshoe #bats , this 1,400 hectare #NNR will boost #NatureRecovery whilst connecting people to nature. Read more: https://t.co/Au8d4RFbgC pic.twitter.com/4dSgNu5eSi — Natural England (@NaturalEngland) October 19, 2023  Mendip is a place that I have visited a few times over the years.

 ...but they can't do it free of charge... this is not a great idea. Story here. And in totally unrelated news... "The newly created Alliance for Wales’ Rainforests (AWR) says only about one in five of the 68 temperate rainforest sites it has surveyed are in good condition" New report urges Welsh Govt to safeguard Cymru's rainforests: https://t.co/G6S7eGI6ZA — Guy Shrubsole (@guyshrubsole) November 26, 2024 And finally.... 

  From today, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are now called 'National Landscapes'. This is another change which will impact on many printed resources / textbooks / websites and resources that are under construction which focus on landscape management. This site has a nice interactive map of the 46 areas but currently has the old name. Check the website for more details. Welcome to National Landscapes – a new chapter in the story of designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales. Find out more at https://t.co/LZpHYAkvmq 1/5 pic.twitter.com/j4XIkjV0v5 — National Landscapes Association (@NatLandAssoc) November 22, 2023 Some nice graphics on the Twitter feed - check the thread today to kick start the new association and name.  From the site: The new name reflects their national importance: the vital contribution they make to protect the nation from the threats of climate change, nature depletion and the wellbeing crisis, whilst also creatin...