Discussions
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| Climate change hits bluebell woodlands |
Although the bluebell is widespread in Britain, it is globally threatened, with British populations representing 25-49% of the world's total. The bluebell has suffered through large-scale collection of bulbs for sale, picking and trampling, site destruction and hybridisation with the non-native Spanish bluebells. Scientists have also identified the bluebell as a species which will struggle to maintain its range in the face of climate change. During periods of cold weather, spring flowers such as bluebells have often started the process of growth by preparing leaves and flowers in underground bulbs and so can start to grown during the autumn and winter using these stored resources. With warmer springs, bluebells will lose their 'early start' advantage and be out-competed by temperature sensitive plants which appear earlier than they used to. Bluebells are a great indicator of ancient woodlands, as they are slow spreading species. Do you know of any bluebell woodlands locally? Would you like to help to record these? I have copies of survey forms and can help with other resources if you would like to do this. Please get in touch with me at the Community Shop, or send me an e-mail. It would be really good to build up a comprehensive picture of our local wildlife here in Ibstock and build on the fabulous start made by the Birdnotes (watch out for these in The Graphic). Rachel |
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| Eco Town residential developments - help needed |
Here's a message from Car Free UK, looking at help to develop appropriate residential develoments, where there is less reliance on cars and vans. If more houses are needed to match demand, is this way forward? |
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| Food waste |
Have a look at this: How important is cutting waste? Do you think it is just about keeping our Counci Tax bills down? |
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| Heathrow protests may be just the beginning - Royal Town Planning Institute! |
The voice of moderate professional opinion, is concerned at government policy - "Heathrow protests may be just the beginning" "The RTPI believes the Heathrow protests, which resulted in security breaches at both Heathrow Airport and the Houses of Parliament, occurred because the protestors believe they are powerless to effect change though official channels." See link above to read more. Do you feel your opinion does not count on the big issues that effect your community? Discuss this!
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| Heritage Wardens | To share information about the work of Ibstock's Heritage Warden and encourage you to help me record, share and report on Ibstock's heritage. This includes Ibstock's natural heritage, as well as its built heritage and history. | 1 | 27/09/07 11:40 | Statistics |
| Netmums survey comment - 'What Does "Green" Mean' survey |
The introduction to the Netmums survey results on green lifestyles and choices says "The world had changed in recent years, and what used to be something that just a few of us were concerned about is now relevant to almost all of us - and the survey proved it. 90% believe we should make a difference by changing what we do at home....". Whilst I agree it is inportant what we do at home, do you get the feeiing sometimes, girls, that that the men are to be found down the pub (or worst still, in Whitehall), talking the inportant talk and leaving us to it, at home? Is there more than one way women can make a difference to the way the planet's going? |
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| So, what are you reading? |
To discuss any good books read by our members and visitors. Also recommended: It's Not Easy Being Green - The Library |
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