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http://www.gwct.org.uk 12-02-2009 12:09:46
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A pea/oat bicrop showing the management challenge of harvest! Part of our research with The NCS Project to ascertain whether we can grow more UK pulses to reduce imports of protein & use of synthetic N in arable rotations ๐ซ๐พ
A great example of #FarmingwithNature on the South Downs near Findon this morning: a #conservationheadland next to a first-year #wildlifeplotmix Bright Seeds & The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust. Not far from this location: a fantastic flock of almost 100 #cornbunting.
News from around Europe 6๏ธโฃ: A strong and inquisitive covey of #greypartridge with 10-week old juveniles seen during The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust 57th annual Sussex #partridge count. Dr Julie Ewald
It's been interesting to see the The NCS Project spring pea/oat bicrop trial develop this summer, alongside oat, pea & bean straights. A very late entry on 10th May, harvest planned for second week in September. Then the data crunching begins...
"Salmon need our help now, more than ever" ๐ฝ๏ธ Jim Murray GWCT Fisheries Head to gwct.org.uk/saveoursalmon today to show your support.
๐ฑ A ferocious looking mimic, which is absolutely harmless to humans. Learn more about the Hornet Robberfly, this months edition of Megan Lock's 'Species of the Month'. gwct.org.uk/wildlife/speciโฆ