Alistair Whitby
@alistairwhitby
Working in conservation, habitat restoration & community engagement with the @OuseAdurRT and @EPIC_Sompting project. Into organics, renewables, rewilding.
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https://oart.org.uk/epic/ 10-04-2012 09:27:40
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Wonderful to see both grass snakes & slow worms at our new Cockshut wetland today! π π π The place is buzzing with life, with a wealth of wildflowers, damselflies, dragonflies, bees, & birds π πΌπ¦π¦πͺ³π¦ββ¬ Great partnership Lewes District Council Railway Land Wildlife Trust π
Fascinating discussion from Hugo Tagholm & Blue Marine Foundation on #marine protected areas & how well they're protected in UK overseas territories vs in UK territorial waters. Small scale fishing vessels only have 5% of UK quota! π π #BlueEarthFutures
Happy Fathers' Day to all the Dads! We celebrated with a great River Rangers session EPIC Project! π Repaired & secured the picnic tables after recent vandalism π Sorted hedge lines & removed spent rabbit guards π Vegetation management House Martins & moths aplenty!
Super exciting to see such a range of freshwater invertebrates turning up at our new Cockshut wetland, including ramshorn snails, cased caddis & mayfly! π¦πͺ±ππͺ³π Great to be creating & managing vital new habitat with Lewes District Council, South Downs National Park & Railway Land Wildlife Trust ππ
Well The Killers just did the coolest thing ever on stage as England won the semi final... #ENGNED #ItsComingHome
A really great day in one of our new wetlands! Nice work Ancient + Brave πͺ
Come and join the fab team at Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust!
A couple of really successful days this week slowing the flow & removing invasive species on the Longford stream.π¦π± Diverters installed, ditch blocking completed, & loads of himalayan balsam pulled! πͺπͺπͺ Thanks to Lewes District Council for support! #riverrestoration #slowtheflow
We are in a #ButterflyEmergency π¨π¦ This yearβs #BigButterflyCount saw the lowest number of butterflies spotted per Count in its 14-year history. Join us as we demand the Government take urgent action to save butterflies & moths. Sign our open letter π butterfly-conservation.org/emergency