El Annie
Thursday 6th March 2003, 20:10
Farmers are urged to take birds under their wings.................
A drive to bring back the curlew, lapwing and other wild species to Teesdale's farmland was unveiled yesterday. The Government-backed new entry-level agri-environment scheme, which helps farmers to be green, was outlined to farmers in the Barnard Castle area of County Durham at a launch meeting at Greta Bridge. Land around Barnard Castle is a pilot project, along with parts of Devon, Berkshire and Lincolnshire. The scheme was proposed in the Government's Food and Farming review, one of the inquiries launched during the foot-and-mouth crisis and headed by Northumberland farmer Sir Don Curry. In his report, Sir Don said an environmental scheme should be introduced to allow every farmer the opportunity to carry out environmental work and be rewarded for their efforts.
More information - icNewcastle
Bird lovers are given some food for thought.....................
A leading animal charity today issued a plea to bird lovers not to feed swans at a city beauty spot. The swans at Inverleith Pond have been causing concern to park regulars because they are wallowing around in mud while the pond is drained for repairs. Many local people have begun feeding the birds every day, believing that they are stranded and could starve if they can’t get food. But the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) today claimed that the feeders were not helping the birds. A spokeswoman for the charity said: "It would be better for the birds if they went somewhere else while the pond is being repaired."
More information - Edinburgh Evening News
Funding announced for Galloway red kite trail................
Today on the shores of Loch Ken, Ian Jardine, Chief Executive of government conservation agency Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Norma Hart, Chief Executive of the Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board each announced funding for the Galloway Red Kite Trail. The trail, which will be around Loch Ken, has been developed by a partnership of the RSPB, Forest Enterprise, an enthusiastic local farmer and many local businesses.
More information - Scottish Natural Heritage
http://www.habitat.org.uk/news1.htm
Annie :)
A drive to bring back the curlew, lapwing and other wild species to Teesdale's farmland was unveiled yesterday. The Government-backed new entry-level agri-environment scheme, which helps farmers to be green, was outlined to farmers in the Barnard Castle area of County Durham at a launch meeting at Greta Bridge. Land around Barnard Castle is a pilot project, along with parts of Devon, Berkshire and Lincolnshire. The scheme was proposed in the Government's Food and Farming review, one of the inquiries launched during the foot-and-mouth crisis and headed by Northumberland farmer Sir Don Curry. In his report, Sir Don said an environmental scheme should be introduced to allow every farmer the opportunity to carry out environmental work and be rewarded for their efforts.
More information - icNewcastle
Bird lovers are given some food for thought.....................
A leading animal charity today issued a plea to bird lovers not to feed swans at a city beauty spot. The swans at Inverleith Pond have been causing concern to park regulars because they are wallowing around in mud while the pond is drained for repairs. Many local people have begun feeding the birds every day, believing that they are stranded and could starve if they can’t get food. But the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) today claimed that the feeders were not helping the birds. A spokeswoman for the charity said: "It would be better for the birds if they went somewhere else while the pond is being repaired."
More information - Edinburgh Evening News
Funding announced for Galloway red kite trail................
Today on the shores of Loch Ken, Ian Jardine, Chief Executive of government conservation agency Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Norma Hart, Chief Executive of the Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board each announced funding for the Galloway Red Kite Trail. The trail, which will be around Loch Ken, has been developed by a partnership of the RSPB, Forest Enterprise, an enthusiastic local farmer and many local businesses.
More information - Scottish Natural Heritage
http://www.habitat.org.uk/news1.htm
Annie :)