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Seeing a swarm of bees can be overwhelming, and our first instinct may be to exterminate them. However, it's important to remember that bees are a protected and valuable part of our ecosystem. So, before taking any action, be patient and wait for them to leave within 24 hours. If you do need to call someone, reach out to a beekeeper first. They can usually remove the bees safely and without harm. If the bees have built a hive within a structure, a beekeeper may recommend other steps to take. Let's protect these important pollinators and enjoy the warm weather of spring! 🌸🐝 #savethebees #ecosystem #beeprotection

🦫We need beavers. 💦Beavers are wetland-building ecosystem engineers, carbon capturers, water managers and cleaners and much more. 🗝️They’re a keystone species who shape the landscape around them in ways no others can (apart from humans!) – enabling their ecosystems to work properly. 😔But some farmers and estate owners don‘t want their lands changed by beavers and see them as a threat. Unfortunately, rather than using simple coexistence methods, landowners kill these gentle creatures 'in shocking numbers.‘ If you‘d like to help these beautiful animals, consider supporting one of the organisations that works to protect them. For e.g. the UK‘s Beaver Trust. *** Info source: theweek.com #nature #rewilding #wildlife

Did you know there are simple ways you can support our essential pollinators? From growing pollinator gardens to documenting the plants and pollinators in your surroundings, to spreading the word about the importance of these vital creatures, each way contributes to safeguarding their vital role in our ecosystems. 🌼🐝 Learn more about how you can become a champion for #pollinators and celebrate this year’s #PollinatorWeek!: https://lnkd.in/gAFfnscu   #PeopleForPollinators

Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to 17 million acres of forest? More than half a million of those acres are in Allegheny National Forest. We are happy to have contributed to the health of vitality of the ANF through our extensive work and partnerships there to improve water quality and conserve land for wildlife and future generations This map, created for Conserve magazine in 2019, shows locations of WPC's forest tree plantings through 2019, including some in the ANF. And it shows the distribution of eight forest types in PA. (Visit the issue for a closer look: https://lnkd.in/gsPE-S-M) How are you celebrating National Forest Week? #FindYourAWEsome #NationalForestWeek #ANF

As the seasons change, we're sharing some helpful stewardship tips for fall! Join us in protecting and preserving the beautiful nature of the islands in the Salish Sea! Tip: Leave the leaves! 🍂 What does this mean? Leaving fallen leaves and standing dead plants, like stems, is one of the most valuable things you can do to protect pollinators and other invertebrates. Leaves provide habitat essential to the survival of everything from moths and butterflies, to snails and spiders. Cool right? Read more fall stewardship tips in the latest issue of the Heron Newsletter at https://lnkd.in/gESSfDVC. #protectandpreserve #IslandsTrustConservancy #stewardship #fall

Wildflower verges are vital for roadside ecosystems but often overlooked. Discover six ways to help restore nature along our roads: https://lnkd.in/ecpEVVTi #wildflowers #sustainablegardendesign #nativewildflowers #wildflowermeadows 

The Council is once again relaxing grass cutting schedules across a number of its sites between May and September, creating urban meadows which are more wildlife friendly and provide a longer season of nectar for pollinators. The council has been increasing the amount of urban meadow it creates each year since 2021. This year, it will be letting a total of 44 hectares in Andover, Romsey and Valley Park grow wilder – that’s more than 82 football fields of grass that will be left unmown until September, when it will be cut and collected. This approach will reduce the number of visits for mowing and allow grasses and plants to develop, providing valuable habitat for insects and birds. You can help out too by taking part in No Mow May – find out more about how at https://ow.ly/Uipo50RJBCm #WildlifeFriendly #UrbanMeadows #PollinatorHabitat #NoMowMay #GrassCutting #Biodiversity #NatureFriendly

Make the most of your fall yard cleanup with steps that benefit both your garden and local wildlife. Instead of throwing out fallen leaves, mulch or compost your yard waste to return nutrients to the soil. Leaving a light leaf cover creates habitats for insects and helps prevent erosion, offering added protection for your plants through the winter. Also consider leaving native plants standing until spring for the same reason – it provides a habit for local wildlife. Learn more tips for a wildlife-friendly fall cleanup here: https://buff.ly/3zX98Lt #ProtectRestoreConnect #FallFoliage #SustainableYard #FallCleanup

It's the first day of #Autumn 🍂 🐸 Autumn is a great time to do pond maintenance, as most amphibians will have left the pond. Things you can do at this time of year include: 🍂 Pond clearing. Gently remove some leaf litter but remember it can be a good habitat and food source for smaller animals. 🌱 Remove non-native and other unwanted plants and dispose of them on the compost heap. Avoid leaving plants on the banks near the pond as the nutrients locked up in the plants will drain back into the pond. 🐞 To save the pond animals, wash plants and leaves out in a tub of water. If you leave them on the bank, most pond animals will die rather than finding their way back into the water. To find out more about wildlife ponds and how to look after them, download our ponds leaflet at https://lnkd.in/eSeh-Phc