The EU IAS Regulation list of species of ‘EU concern’ has been updated, which will come into effect on 2 August 2017. This is now a list of 49 plant and animal species whose potential adverse impacts across the European Union are such that concerted action across Europe is required. Himalayan Balsam Impatiens glandulifera is now on this list. What does listing of these species mean? Strict restrictions will apply to these species so they cannot be imported, kept, bred, … [Read more...]
Water Efficiency on the Isle of Wight
Despite some wet spells so far this summer, our water sources are still at below average levels. This is because the autumn and winter were drier than normal. Our region only received 77% of its typical rainfall during these months, according to official figures. At the moment, Southern Water don’t believe that they need to take any special measures in theirwater supply areas this year, such as introducing temporary restrictions on water use – you may know these as ‘hose-pipe bans’. However … [Read more...]
Come on the pull in June!
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