Angela Hewitt questions the decision by the Isle of Wight Council to allow hedgerows along the Racecourse to be removed, pointing out the impact it will have on migrating birds
The highways PFI company say they're unable to meet contractual requirements to control weeds using manual labour and organic herbicides, so will return to using glyphosate-products
Why not spend a mindful hour counting birds from your garden, balcony or park bench and share the information with the RSPB. Details of how to take part in the article
The three-year programme will seed and support new and existing underwater seagrass meadows, which if restored to a sufficient scale can contribute to the UK's carbon emission targets
The council stress that the risk to public health from the virus is very low, but warn bird owners to be careful and thorough in following the Government requirements