CJS News, Headlines from week beginning 26 July 2021

A round up of the top countryside, conservation, wildlife and forestry stories as chosen by the CJS Team.

Researchers launch annual survey to monitor the health of Sussex seabed following trawler ban - University of Sussex

Satellites track "bog breathing" to help monitor peatlands - NatureScot

Investing in a sustainable future for our coastal economies - UK Research & Innovation

Staycationers urged to become #WaterWarriors this summer - Environment Agency

Eurasian Curlews released on the Sandringham Estate - Natural England

Forestry action to protect peatlands - Scottish Forestry

Multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery - Defra

We've deployed an army of weevils to eat canal menace - Canal and River Trust

New plan to safeguard local wildlife and nature habitats launched in Leicester - Leicester City Council

UCN’s New “Green Status of Species” Measures Impact of Conservation Action - IUCN

Climate change continues to be evident across UK - Met Office

Earth Overshoot Day marks the launch of 100 Days of Possibility leading to COP26 - Scottish EPA

Invasive species cost UK economy over £5 billion over past 40-50 years - Queen’s University Belfast

Sharing knowledge: Ten case studies on building resilience into our woodlands - Royal Forestry Society

A nature success story - Natural Resources Wales

Rare bird discovery highlights need for collaboration - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Scientific Publications

Public Opinion of Forestry in the UK - Forest Research

This release presents results from the latest survey of public attitudes to forestry and forestry-related issues. Topics covered include benefits and disadvantages of woodlands and of street trees, urban woodlands, visits to woodland, community engagement, awareness of logos, tree health, wood as a fuel and accessibility.

Download the reports: UK and England, Scotland and Wales. all PDF

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