Parks
Regional parks in Metro Vancouver have been added to a nationwide database of protected and conserved areas, recognizing the importance of preserving green spaces for future generations. The addition includes over 8,000 hectares of regional parkland, with some parks being added in their entirety and portions of others. This
City councils
Save Newcastle Wildlife are continuing to fight against Newcastle City Council's plans to build a walking and cycling route through the Havannah Nature Reserve, citing concerns about wildlife disturbance and habitat destruction. The council's proposals have been met with growing opposition from local residents and wildlife
City councils
Save Newcastle Wildlife are taking a stand against Newcastle City Council's plans to build a walking and cycling route through the Havannah nature reserve. The proposed development poses a significant threat to the local wildlife, including deer, brown hare, and hedgehogs. This follows a similar controversy in Five
City councils
Resident Chris Chap reported an unauthorised encampment on Arthur's Rein, a protected public green space in Seacroft, Leeds, on Saturday evening, June 28. According to Chap, the encampment included caravans, heavy machinery, and work vehicles, suggesting potential development activity without permission. Leeds City Council has applied for a
City councils
Dundee City Council has been increasingly reliant on taking legal action against unauthorised Traveller encampments, with a total of 29 instances since 2022. The most recent numbers show that in 2022, the council took action twice, rising to eight times in 2023, and ten times in 2024. As of May
Natural resources
In a major push to promote eco-tourism and attract nature lovers, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a unique Vistadome coach service connecting the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary to the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. This initiative marks Uttar Pradesh as the first state in the country to offer a jungle safari experience
County councils
Dublin Airport's operator, DAA, has gifted a 20-acre field worth €1 million to Fingal County Council for €10. The land, located near the airport in North Co. Dublin, was previously used as a buffer zone for the airport's new North Runway. As part of the planning
Natural resources
Researchers at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a significant contribution to the field of sustainability research by studying the coordination of nature reserves (NR) and nature-based tourism (NBT) in China. The study, which was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), aims
Natural resources
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is inviting landowners with ponds or wetlands to consider hosting a unique kind of guest: a beaver. Through its ongoing rehabilitation programs, the sanctuary places orphaned or injured beavers on private properties where they can safely reintegrate into the wild. This initiative allows beavers, once cared
County councils
Rhyl pupils from Christ the Word recently traveled to the new Green Gates Nature Reserve at St Asaph to help with tree planting, as part of a 70-acre nature reserve project supporting local biodiversity. The trees used were sourced from a local provenance tree nursery on the Green Gates site
County councils
Volunteers from Qioptic, working in conjunction with the Denbighshire County Council and local organizations, have helped lay the foundation for a 70-acre nature reserve at Green Gates, St Asaph. This ambitious project aims to enhance local biodiversity and contribute to the UK's nature recovery goal. The Green Gates
Natural resources
The Sultanate of Oman has made a significant step towards promoting sustainable development and protecting ecosystems by signing nine contracts for environmental investment projects in seven nature reserves in various governorates. The projects, worth over RO 44 million, aim to promote tourism, environmental education, and revenue generation while ensuring the
