For a thriving countryside for everyone

Darkness is critical to our ecosystems.
As the nights draw in, now is a crucial time to consider light pollution & how we can reduce our impact on nocturnal #wildlife.
Simple steps such as drawing curtains can make such a difference & can help animals like #bats & #moths thrive

Until we see more than just #brownfieldfirst rhetoric, our countryside and green spaces will face continued and unnecessary destruction.

We're calling on @BorisJohnson & @michaelgove to introduce #brownfieldfirst planning legislation before it's too late.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/nov/22/planning-legislation-must-be-amended-to-protect-countryside

Ended the day with another brief visit to the coast, this time the mouth of the Beaulieu River. 40mins for just 28 spp but these included Peregrine, White-tailed Eagle, 9 spp of waders and a Grey Seal. @BirdTrack @HOSbirding

When we hear bad news about the #ClimateEmergency, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed - especially when the countryside stands to be badly affected by climate change.

We love this article on 10 ways to confront the climate crisis without losing hope 💚 👇
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/18/ten-ways-confront-climate-crisis-without-losing-hope-rebecca-solnit-reconstruction-after-covid

@CPRE_Hampshire

The new #EnviornmentAct2021 has officially been passed into law.

We've simplified what this means for our countryside and the positive impacts we'll see from the act. 💚🌍

Peak traffic will increase by 80% if they build 1200 homes at Chawton Park Farm! Thanks to our experts who did the research without whom the article couldn't have been written... Here's the petition link: https://chng.it/ntQGkpVT Currently at 3767 signatures - aiming for 5000!

Still a few places left: Thur 2 Dec-Life of a #Chalkstream talk by Simon Cooper in Sparsholt SO21 2NF @CPRE_Hampshire Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/life-of-a-chalkstream-talk-by-simon-cooper-tickets-165124520887
#River #hampshire

Great day out hedgelaying on @CPRE_Hampshire #hedgerowheroes project. @CPRE