Tackling problem plant by the Avon
	2:23pm Thu 28 Aug 08
	A NEW conservation group has been fighting the expansion of Himalayan balsam, an aggressive and problematical plant, on the banks of the River Avon.

	Veritable gardens of Eden
	3:21pm Thu 21 Aug 08
	JILL Edmunds, a volunteer with Hampshire and Isle of Wight wildlife trust describes the wealth of wildlife that can be found in the average churchyard:- Many of our churches especially in rural areas, date back several hundred or thousands of years, meaning churchyards, have also existed for that time.

	Green farming fosters wildlife
	2:29pm Thu 14 Aug 08
	LOCAL farmers have made a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape and this year Wiltshire celebrates 21 years of green farming.

	The A to Z on why it's a tough time for bees
	12:17pm Thu 7 Aug 08
	WE all know honey bees produce honey, but pollination is another important role for all types of bees. Stuart explained 84 per cent of European crops species rely on insect pollination along with 80 per cent of wild flowers. Bees, which can be divided into three broad types, play a valuable role in this.
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	Restored chalk grassland at Coombe Bissett Down brings orchids to life
	11:51am Thu 31 Jul 08
	PURPLE pyramidal orchids have raised their heads in chalk grassland restored ten years ago by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.

RSPB now lets bats under its radar

12:47pm Thursday 24th July 2008

WHAT is the connection between birds, bats and moths?

	Battle on to save 'Ratty'
	2:45pm Thu 10 Jul 08
	AN appeal has been launched to save one of the fastest declining mammals in Britain - the water vole.

	Going on evening walk to solve the mystery of bats
	9:54am Thu 3 Jul 08
	BATS are fascinating animals and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is on hand to unravel their mysteries with an afternoon of illustrated talks and workshops and an evening bat walk led by the Bat Conservation Trust.

	Leading the way in sustainability
	3:23pm Thu 26 Jun 08
	A SOUTH Wiltshire farm is leading the way in sustainability after embracing solar energy.

A brilliant evening with moths

10:45am Thursday 19th June 2008

BLASHFORD Lakes nature reserve near Ringwood was one of many places to host mothing events for National Moth Night on Saturday, June 7 - and I duly arrived with torch and warm clothing and a sense of anticipation.

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