Why are wetlands important to our ecosystem? A wetland can be areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static… Continue reading Importance of UK Wetlands
Author: Ian Campbell
Why Water Meadows Are Important
What is a water meadow? The Rivers Trust explains it well.... http://www.theriverstrust.org/newsletter/winter_06/issue_10/newsletter.html Water meadows are quite distinct from other forms of wet grassland. Engineered topography, weirs, channels, sluices and sloping… Continue reading Why Water Meadows Are Important
Protecting Britain’s Chalk Streams
Why are Chalk Streams Important? Did you know that the River Lark and the River Linnet are chalk streams under threat unless we make sure they are protected? Chalk streams… Continue reading Protecting Britain’s Chalk Streams
Walking is Good for You!
Walking is Great Exercise! As the weather improves many of us feel more inclined to get out into the fresh air- walking is so much better without six layers of… Continue reading Walking is Good for You!