Blogs
12/6/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project , Farming , Events
Open Farm Sunday has been taking place in June every year since 2006, and this year the GWCT took part in several events across the country. The day provides an opportunity for farmers to share their fabulous work with all ages, by opening their farms to the general public, and showcasing the many goods and services they provide.
7/5/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project , Events
Check out the latest line-up of Summer events at the GWCT Allerton Project.
22/4/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project
The Common Earthworm is the posterchild for UK earthworms due to its impressive size and longevity, living for an average of 4-8 years and growing up to an enormous 35cm when mature. It recently wiggled its way to a landslide victory in The Guardian’s inaugural invertebrate of the year award, cementing its place (for this year at least) as the UK’s favourite spineless creature.
6/3/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project , Policy , Farming
Our Director of Policy and the Allerton Project, Dr Alastair Leake, shares his thoughts on the latest domestic hedgerow regulations.
5/2/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project , Farming , Farmland Ecology , Policy , Nature
Many parts of the English rolling landscape are criss-crossed by hedgerows, which if one stops and looks provide an interesting perspective on the history of the landscape being observed.
19/1/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project , Policy
Whilst there was much to be positive about in the recent announcement by the Defra Secretary of State on the 2024 SFI offer in terms of its support for farming, we are disappointed that the opportunity was not taken to include measures in the ELMS to reduce predation pressure to facilitate species recovery.