
The Isle of Wight's verges are effectively mini nature reserves and this new pilot scheme will allow the biodiversity found there to thrive. Details within
Tuesday, 16th March, 2021 12:03pm
By Joel Bateman with 13 readers' comments
The Isle of Wight received Biosphere reserve status from UNESCO in June 2019.
The Isle of Wight Biosphere Reserve is home to 140,000 inhabitants, making it the second most populous island in northern Europe.
The Island is developing eco-tourism and working with universities and institutions to foster environmental innovation and attract new investment, and testing new measures for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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The Isle of Wight's verges are effectively mini nature reserves and this new pilot scheme will allow the biodiversity found there to thrive. Details within
Tuesday, 16th March, 2021 12:03pm
By Joel Bateman with 13 readers' comments
This reader believes the Branstone Farm development is a "20th Century rehash", with a lack of forward thinking. Read how they think it have been developed
Monday, 8th February, 2021 9:19am
By Angela Hewitt with 3 readers' comments
Nature and sustainability will be at the heart of this flagship regeneration scheme with "genuinely affordable housing", an outdoor education area, new green space, a rural business park area, and a new brewery and visitor centre for Goddard’s Brewery
Wednesday, 27th January, 2021 2:08pm
By IW Council Press Office with 3 readers' comments
Cllr Andre shares her vision of what Sandown could become - sensitively developed into a world-class attraction - if some imagination were applied
Sunday, 17th January, 2021 6:28pm
By Debbie Andre with 11 readers' comments
After the work has been completed in four sites around the Isle of Wight the habitat will be in a better state than before for our precious biodiversity
Tuesday, 10th November, 2020 8:57am
By The Office of Bob Seely with 2 readers' comments
Farmers are “determined to play their part”, says the CLA, as an initiative launches to recover nature across the country
Friday, 6th November, 2020 11:49am
By Michael Sims with 10 readers' comments
This family-friendly event from The New Carnival Company has inspired local artists, schools and communities, who have been busy preparing and making illuminations for the outdoor spectacle
Wednesday, 21st October, 2020 3:34pm
By Chris Slann with one comment
The MP shares his vision to create the UK’s first ‘Island park’ with the Government. Details within
Monday, 5th October, 2020 1:26pm
By The Office of Bob Seely with 9 readers' comments
The Isle of Wight MP has asked ministers whether Isle of Wight sea defence schemes could include features to benefit marine wildlife
Monday, 14th September, 2020 12:18pm
By The Office of Bob Seely with 5 readers' comments
This readers believes the Isle of Wight TT - Diamond Races would be "an extreme threat to the safety and well being of the residents, and the many families, cyclists and walkers the Island has worked so hard to attract"
Monday, 24th August, 2020 1:09pm
By Lydia Fulleylove with 30 readers' comments
TV presenter and Isle of Wight fan, Nick Baker, crossed the Solent for a cycle tour to visit his favourite spots and find out more about the Island's exciting environmental initiatives
Tuesday, 4th August, 2020 10:20am
By Karen Woods with 4 readers' comments
Alison Goodchild believes the UKOG planning application for oil exploration has been submitted under cover of a global pandemic and calls for it to be deferred
Friday, 24th July, 2020 9:05am
By Alison Goodchild with 7 readers' comments