Tag Archives: habitat fragmentation

It’s agricultural, but is it art?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by argylesock

Jeremy Cherfas at Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog shows us two art projects about grains. I love the one about high fructose corn syrup. The one about printed landscapes is harder to understand, but as Jeremy says, art is supposed to make … Continue reading →

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Loss of wild pollinators serious threat to crop yields, study finds | Environment | The Guardian

Posted on August 3, 2013 by argylesock

Originally posted on seeds for natural justice:
Loss of wild pollinators serious threat to crop yields, study finds | Environment | The Guardian. Wild bees and other insects twice as effective as honeybees in producing seeds and fruit on crops…

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Hedgehog population in decline

Posted on March 7, 2013 by argylesock

Adam Vaughan at the Guardian tells us that the hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is fast becoming rarer in British gardens, parks and hedges. It’s comparable to the declining populations of endangered species such as tigers. If you’re in Britain, you might … Continue reading →

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Corridors for wildlife

Posted on November 12, 2012 by argylesock

The Wildlife Trusts want to move on from fragmented nature conservation. Instead they’re working towards living landscapes. Andrew Bennett at the World Conservation Union agrees, explaining why linkages in the landscape matter. Please bear with me: this post is short … Continue reading →

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