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Green Streets Cut Pollution More Than Previously Thought
Reblogged from The Dirt: A new research study by Professor Thomas Pugh at Lancaster University and other scientists in the UK has found that adding trees, bushes, innovative systems like green walls,… more →
Woodland Matters
First BYC Blog!
wrote 1 month ago: In an effort to share the motivations and enthusiasm of some of the landowners we assist, the Backya … more →
Spring
wrote 3 months ago: Happy New Year! Yes, 2013 is practically a month old, but after two wonderful weeks of being at home … more →
Green Christmas
wrote 5 months ago: Is there such a thing as carpal elbow? Next time, I’ll spend more than a day on something like … more →
Green Streets Cut Pollution More Than Previously Thought
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wrote 9 months ago: Reblogged from The Dirt: A new research study by Professor Thomas Pugh at Lancaster University and o … more →
Growing a new forest in Peterborough
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wrote 9 months ago: Forest for Peterborough, an exciting initiative to plant trees for residents… Peterborough can … more →
Trees in the Townscape – 12 guiding principles for urban trees
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wrote 10 months ago: The Trust was one of the first organisations to sponsor Trees in the Townscape, A Guide for Decision … more →
Management of our woods
wrote 10 months ago: Management of our Woods The Woodland Trust was built on the foundation of our woodland estate and, a … more →
Impressive Funds Raised (and Oppressive Heat Noted!) at the Nature Conservancy Global Gala
wrote 11 months ago: Drummers led guests into (the coveted air conditioning of) Cipriani. Published by Velvet Roper “If w … more →
Why trees?
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wrote 11 months ago: I just had to share this fantastic, short doodle-video with you. In a nutshell, it illustrates why w … more →
My Eco Dad
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wrote 11 months ago: “Shut the door!” …my Dad shouted, when my brothers and I left it wide open in the … more →
Natural stress relief
wrote 11 months ago: On top of our recent post about the benefits of green space for our immune systems, researchers have … more →
Why urban trees matter!
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wrote 11 months ago: Have any of you been watching the brilliant BBC programme The 70′s? A really thought provoking … more →
Does biodiversity make your skin itch?
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wrote 12 months ago: When we say that biodiversity is important, and that contact with nature is good for our mental and … more →
Home buyers want to live near public green spaces
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wrote 12 months ago: One of the eight key features that people need and want from their homes is public open space, parti … more →
Rescuing Nature
wrote 1 year ago: Is nature really “red in tooth and claw,” is it “survival of the fittest,” o … more →
Space to breathe – trees and urban air quality
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wrote 1 year ago: Our towns and cities need trees A report on Trees and Urban Air Quality released by the Woodland Tru … more →
Greening an Entire Block Instead of Just One Building - Jobs & Economy - The Atlantic Cities
wrote 1 year ago: Living City Block’s basic concept is simple. Small buildings rarely have the resources to do a serio … more →
Ospreys Return to Northern Colorado
wrote 1 year ago: Each year at the High Plains Environmental Center we await the return of the Ospreys… I … more →
Bushy Tales: The Truth About Squirrels
wrote 1 year ago: Squirrels are among the most common wildlife inhabitants in suburbitat, yet most of us actually know … more →
