Lava from Reunion Island's Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years, disrupting local highways. Meanwhile, various African news stories cover political events, natural disasters, and social issues across the continent.
3 min readNightjar numbers in South Downs National Park have doubled in five years due to conservation efforts, with 78 birds recorded last year and 109 territories found in east Hampshire's lowland heaths.
4 min readA beaver at Wallington was caught twice by National Trust rangers monitoring their health, attracted by parsnips. The family includes nine beavers, with kits microchipped for identification. The mother has given birth twice since 2023.
2 min readEnvironmental campaigners urge stronger legal protection for England's rare chalk streams, highlighting their unique ecological value and calling for inclusion in the National Planning Policy Framework. Government and water companies pledge significant restoration investments.
3 min readBristol Water uses ancient hedge laying at Blagdon Lake to restore habitats, promoting wildlife diversity and supporting endangered species over a two-year project.
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