D Dunlop LancsWT (Policy & Advocacy)
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Policy & Advocacy for The Wildlife Trust for Lancs, Manc & N. Mers - land & sea; own views, unless quoting others’. Retweet not endorsement lawt-d on bsky
Bats, eh? greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/07/24/why…
Underwater camera captures critically endangered shark in the Irish Sea's Cardigan Bay - via @WTWales nation.cymru/news/underwate…
“Our research shows, overall, that charities still face a £1.4bn bill - even with the Employment Allowance increase, placing real and increasing financial pressure on a sector already stretched too thin.” – Saskia Konynenburg, NCVO Executive Director @SaskiaAlice
Sir Keir Starmer says he does not think it is the time to exempt charities from the uplift thirdsector.co.uk/prime-minister…
“Notable sites include the peatland reserves of Winmarleigh Moss and Astley Moss, where it coexists with other species like the Large Heath, though the latter prefers wetter habitats.”
The Small Heath Butterfly and its Reliance on Grazed Pastures, my latest article on #Northwestnatureandhistory #butterflies #lepidoptery #nature @BC_Lancs @savebutterflies @NLancsWildlife @Lancswildlife @wordpressdotcom northwestnatureandhistory.co.uk/2025/07/27/the…
Last week we announced £15m of awards for 40 towns and cities across the UK through our #NatureTownsAndCities initiative. We spoke to four projects to find out how they are connecting communities with nature. 🌲 Find out more: heritagefund.org.uk/news/nature-to…
26/7/25 Lancashire - Probably my last #orchid species on home soil for the year, the Autumn Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) are approaching their peak but numbers are way down. A charming plant but a sign that the season is drawing to a close #wildflowerhour
Seagrass power in contaminated areas oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/projects/seagr…
Last week LBN reported Liverpool city region’s maritime sector had ‘major concerns’ about the £6bn Mersey Tidal Power project – and now claims have emerged the proposed barrage poses a ‘huge risk’ to wildlife Link in comments…
Did you know Britain is home to 18 species of bat 🦇 The noctule, our largest bat, weighs as little as four £1 coins. The smallest, the pipistrelle, weighs as little as a 2p coin. Small but mighty 🌙✨
The Countryside Code | Keep the great outdoors great youtu.be/5Pi6p3aCKrE?si… via @YouTube from @Lancswildlife
EnergyPathways signs up Costain to support Irish Sea storage project… energyvoice.com/renewables-ene… via @energyvoicenews
ECIU suggest high max price is because Ed Miliband needs to secure a very high amount of offshore wind in this round if he’s to meet his 2030 goal
Interviewed @CHinchliffMP about how he was treated by Starmer’s team after he campaigned for nature, what he’s doing next; and if he is a “knobhead” 🕷 🦇 🦎 theguardian.com/environment/20…
"Hydropower: Improving conditions for fish" statkraft.com/newsroom/expla…
Tickets are now available for Oceans with David Attenborough [Chorley Empire Cinema] at Chorley Theatre, Lancashire on Sunday 27th July 2025 at 7:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now! ticketsource.co.uk/chorleytheatre… @Lancswildlife
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Water regulator Ofwat is to be axed, but what will replace it? 🤔And what other big water sector shake-ups can we expect (or not expect) following this week's review? 🌊 Tune in to the latest episode of the ECO Chamber ft. guest @CIWEM's @al_chisholm to find out 💡
"Backpedalling on Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s next for the UK’s flagship nature scheme?" - via @edie edie.net/backpedalling-…