For a thriving local countryside which benefits everyone

As bluebells start to emerge in woodlands across the countryside, you may be wondering how to tell native bluebells apart from non-native Spanish bluebells.🧐

Here's how (🧵1/3)

27 April: 'Mayoral Hustings: Bristol’s response to the climate and ecological emergencies' with @bgreencapital @avonwt @ujimaBlackGreen @Bristolfoodnet @CPREAvonBristol @eastside_trust @Bristol_FOEarth @SustransSouth @XRBristol

https://thebristolcable.org/calendar/events/mayoral-hustings-bristols-response-to-the-climate-and-ecological-emergencies/

Countryside charity @CPREAvonBristol slams proposals for anaerobic digester plant near Keynsham https://theweekin.co.uk/news/countryside-charity-slams-proposals-for-anaerobic-digester-plant-near-keynsham/

BREAKING NEWS: #DepositReturn system has been delayed again, until at least 2024.

With 8 billion drinks containers littered or landfilled every year in the UK, we can't afford to kick the can down the road.

We need an all-in system now. RT if you agree
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9395803/Bottle-deposit-scheme-faces-delayed-till-2024-Covid-pandemic.html

BREAKING: Housebuilding proposed on Green Belt in local plans has quadrupled in the past eight years, with just 1 in 10 considered affordable.

On this trajectory, we risk losing ever more Green Belt while having no impact on the housing crisis.
https://news.sky.com/story/englands-green-belt-under-extreme-pressure-as-planned-developments-increase-four-fold-in-eight-years-12228248

BOOKING OPEN! Join our hustings events this April to quiz #Bristol & #WECA Mayoral candidates on their commitments to ensure the city and region’s response to the climate and ecological emergencies is both fast and fair. Submit your questions & book at: http://www.bristolgreencapital.org/events

Two-thirds of adults think protecting & enhancing green spaces should be a higher priority post-lockdown. The government can do this by:

👉 Adopting a ‘brownfield-first’ approach to development
👉 Putting access to nature at the heart of planning system
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/pressure-on-our-green-belts-quadruples/

Green Belts are the countryside next door for 30 million people and act as the green lungs for our largest cities.

But why were they established, and why are they still important more than 60 years later?

Here's all you need to know about Green Belts 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/what-is-the-green-belt/

We are hosting a #Bristol & #WECA Mayoral hustings to quiz candidates on their responses to the Climate & Ecological Emergencies! In collaboration with @avonwt, @ujimaBlackGreen, @CPREAvonBristol @upourstreet @friends_earth @sustrans @XRBristol

http://www.bristolgreencapital.org/events

It's #NationalWalkYourDogDay, and #Penwith has many great walks for #dogs. If you are walking your dog do clean up after them and keep them under control, especially near livestock and wildlife. We'd love to see your dogs in Penwith photos! #Cornwall #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

Yesterday felt almost (don't say it!) - spring-like!

Flowers are in bud, birdsong is increasing and the ice has melted away 😀

What signs of spring are you seeing near you? Share your pictures of your weekend exploring below 👇