Liam McAleese
@redscrees1.bsky.social
Director at the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Working on Nature Recovery, Climate Change, People and Place. Personal account - own views.
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Happy St George's Day.
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
April 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Happy St George's Day.
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
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This is how you do it Defra, Natural England, @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @roseoneill.bsky.social. Vision.
A new Liberal government will move forward with 10 new national parks and marine conservation areas along with 15 new national urban parks.
April 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This is how you do it Defra, Natural England, @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @roseoneill.bsky.social. Vision.
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"Social media today isn't a free exchange of ideas. It is a polluted space where outrage and clicks outweigh the truth..."
Our CEO, @imranahmed.bsky.social, spoke at the @caadcoalition.bsky.social
Climate Information Integrity Summit about online climate misinfo & how it delays climate action 👇
Our CEO, @imranahmed.bsky.social, spoke at the @caadcoalition.bsky.social
Climate Information Integrity Summit about online climate misinfo & how it delays climate action 👇
April 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"Social media today isn't a free exchange of ideas. It is a polluted space where outrage and clicks outweigh the truth..."
Our CEO, @imranahmed.bsky.social, spoke at the @caadcoalition.bsky.social
Climate Information Integrity Summit about online climate misinfo & how it delays climate action 👇
Our CEO, @imranahmed.bsky.social, spoke at the @caadcoalition.bsky.social
Climate Information Integrity Summit about online climate misinfo & how it delays climate action 👇
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WEL is looking for 2 new Trustees!
If you have skills in finance, fundraising, Welsh language, or equality, diversity and inclusion and want to improve the environment, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: 22nd April
More info here: waleslink.org/recruitment/
If you have skills in finance, fundraising, Welsh language, or equality, diversity and inclusion and want to improve the environment, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: 22nd April
More info here: waleslink.org/recruitment/
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
WEL is looking for 2 new Trustees!
If you have skills in finance, fundraising, Welsh language, or equality, diversity and inclusion and want to improve the environment, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: 22nd April
More info here: waleslink.org/recruitment/
If you have skills in finance, fundraising, Welsh language, or equality, diversity and inclusion and want to improve the environment, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: 22nd April
More info here: waleslink.org/recruitment/
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Great news that DEFRA might finally open up data on soils in England. It sounds niche but it's super-important for everything from restoring peat bogs to protecting most fertile agricultural land.
I first wrote to DEFRA about doing this in *2016*... 😮💨
bsky.app/profile/owen...
I first wrote to DEFRA about doing this in *2016*... 😮💨
bsky.app/profile/owen...
Contract notice – Open Access LandIS Portal www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/00550...
Defra has initiated a £6 million procurement to "open up" access to the National Soil Map and other key soil datasets held by Cranfield Uni.
#Opendata??
#landuse #agritech #geospatial HT @mikerose.co.uk
Defra has initiated a £6 million procurement to "open up" access to the National Soil Map and other key soil datasets held by Cranfield Uni.
#Opendata??
#landuse #agritech #geospatial HT @mikerose.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Great news that DEFRA might finally open up data on soils in England. It sounds niche but it's super-important for everything from restoring peat bogs to protecting most fertile agricultural land.
I first wrote to DEFRA about doing this in *2016*... 😮💨
bsky.app/profile/owen...
I first wrote to DEFRA about doing this in *2016*... 😮💨
bsky.app/profile/owen...
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This is a great role - please take a look and circulate!
🚨 We're recruiting a Funding Manager! 🚨
Are you passionate about regenerative farming and its role in the food system, nature, and climate? If yes, then join the Our Natural World team to support sustainable and ethical food, nature-friendly farming, and other environmental priorities.
Are you passionate about regenerative farming and its role in the food system, nature, and climate? If yes, then join the Our Natural World team to support sustainable and ethical food, nature-friendly farming, and other environmental priorities.
February 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is a great role - please take a look and circulate!
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FIRNS is currently open for applications. A launch webinar will be held on Monday 17th of February 2025. @naturescot.bsky.social and Heritage Fund supported. www.nature.scot/funding-and-...
February 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
FIRNS is currently open for applications. A launch webinar will be held on Monday 17th of February 2025. @naturescot.bsky.social and Heritage Fund supported. www.nature.scot/funding-and-...
This is a great role - please take a look and circulate!
🚨 We're recruiting a Funding Manager! 🚨
Are you passionate about regenerative farming and its role in the food system, nature, and climate? If yes, then join the Our Natural World team to support sustainable and ethical food, nature-friendly farming, and other environmental priorities.
Are you passionate about regenerative farming and its role in the food system, nature, and climate? If yes, then join the Our Natural World team to support sustainable and ethical food, nature-friendly farming, and other environmental priorities.
February 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is a great role - please take a look and circulate!
Great to be at @coastalfutures.bsky.social today - lots of energy and determination to accelerate nature recovery at sea
January 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Great to be at @coastalfutures.bsky.social today - lots of energy and determination to accelerate nature recovery at sea
This is an important role and great opportunity to support investment in Scotland
Heritage Fund Scotland is looking for a new Chair who will also be a trustee of the UK Board. Critical role for nature and cultural heritage investment in Scotland apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8102
Appointment details – National Lottery Heritage Fund, 1 Scottish Trustee – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK
GOV.UK
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk
January 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
This is an important role and great opportunity to support investment in Scotland
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Please contact your MP to urge them to support the #CANBill tomorrow. Even at this late hour - there’s still time to make a difference 🐝🦋🐟
🚨 ONE DAY TO GO! 🚨
@rozsavagemp.bsky.social joined #CANBill campaigners outside Parliament yesterday—ahead of its Second Reading tomorrow, Friday 24 January!
🗳️ It's not too late to email your MP to ask them to back—and vote to progress—the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 action.zerohour.uk
@rozsavagemp.bsky.social joined #CANBill campaigners outside Parliament yesterday—ahead of its Second Reading tomorrow, Friday 24 January!
🗳️ It's not too late to email your MP to ask them to back—and vote to progress—the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 action.zerohour.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Please contact your MP to urge them to support the #CANBill tomorrow. Even at this late hour - there’s still time to make a difference 🐝🦋🐟
Stunning day in the Lakes today
January 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Stunning day in the Lakes today
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Hello Bluesky folks. I've transferred from X. I'm the Director of Landscape Recovery at the Wildlife Trusts and fascinated by the interaction between politics and nature's recovery. Want to see a cleaner, greener and more peaceful world. So do follow, Rob.
January 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Hello Bluesky folks. I've transferred from X. I'm the Director of Landscape Recovery at the Wildlife Trusts and fascinated by the interaction between politics and nature's recovery. Want to see a cleaner, greener and more peaceful world. So do follow, Rob.
The Oxford Real Farming Conference is always a great way to start the year. My colleague Will Steadman is Charing the session below. Hope to see you there if you’re at the conference.
✨ Oxford Real Farming Conference 2025! ✨
We're excited to host a panel on engaging younger farmers and encouraging nature-friendly practices this week in Oxford! 🧑🏻🌾
We're excited to host a panel on engaging younger farmers and encouraging nature-friendly practices this week in Oxford! 🧑🏻🌾
January 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Oxford Real Farming Conference is always a great way to start the year. My colleague Will Steadman is Charing the session below. Hope to see you there if you’re at the conference.
Two great job opportunities 👇
🌟 Happy New Year from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation! 🌟
Thinking about a change? We've got two fantastic job opportunities to join our team and make a difference for people and planet. If you're passionate about creating a fairer future and improving our natural world, we’d love to hear from you!
Thinking about a change? We've got two fantastic job opportunities to join our team and make a difference for people and planet. If you're passionate about creating a fairer future and improving our natural world, we’d love to hear from you!
January 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Two great job opportunities 👇
Here’s to the next 75 years - with a birthday present of reform, new powers and proper resource!
75 years ago today history was made 🎉
The #NationalParks & Access to the Countryside Act came into force, a truly visionary legislation enshrining everyone’s ability to access nature in law 📜
Today we celebrate their past & fight for their future 🙌 www.cnp.org.uk/our-national...
The #NationalParks & Access to the Countryside Act came into force, a truly visionary legislation enshrining everyone’s ability to access nature in law 📜
Today we celebrate their past & fight for their future 🙌 www.cnp.org.uk/our-national...
December 16, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Here’s to the next 75 years - with a birthday present of reform, new powers and proper resource!
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Planning isn't a "chokehold" on growth. It's there to ensure sustainable growth.
Bats didn't hold up HS2. Politics & mismanagement did.
Sad to see the Prime Minister's caricature of regulators as blockers. It'd be utter short-termism to ditch planning rules for a quick economic hit.
Bats didn't hold up HS2. Politics & mismanagement did.
Sad to see the Prime Minister's caricature of regulators as blockers. It'd be utter short-termism to ditch planning rules for a quick economic hit.
December 5, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Planning isn't a "chokehold" on growth. It's there to ensure sustainable growth.
Bats didn't hold up HS2. Politics & mismanagement did.
Sad to see the Prime Minister's caricature of regulators as blockers. It'd be utter short-termism to ditch planning rules for a quick economic hit.
Bats didn't hold up HS2. Politics & mismanagement did.
Sad to see the Prime Minister's caricature of regulators as blockers. It'd be utter short-termism to ditch planning rules for a quick economic hit.
I’ve emailed my MP.
✊ Our united, cross-party call to MPs is clear.
🗳️ On 24 January, we need you to follow the science—and help secure a liveable future—by voting for the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 Join us—email your MP today—and ask them to back the #CANBill.
👉 action.zerohour.uk
🗳️ On 24 January, we need you to follow the science—and help secure a liveable future—by voting for the Climate and Nature Bill.
🐝 Join us—email your MP today—and ask them to back the #CANBill.
👉 action.zerohour.uk
November 28, 2024 at 11:12 AM
I’ve emailed my MP.
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Proud to see @oceanauk.bsky.social @oceana.bsky.social @bluemarinef.bsky.social @inkacresswell.bsky.social & other marine experts join forces to calm on the UK Government to ban bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas.
#OurOceans #WorldFisheriesDay
#OurOceans #WorldFisheriesDay
November 21, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Proud to see @oceanauk.bsky.social @oceana.bsky.social @bluemarinef.bsky.social @inkacresswell.bsky.social & other marine experts join forces to calm on the UK Government to ban bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas.
#OurOceans #WorldFisheriesDay
#OurOceans #WorldFisheriesDay
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Plant nerd help required
I need to chart a number of common and rarer UK grassland species in the U.K. with their growth time to setting seed
I guess from spring or after a grazing event
To show what thrives with different recovery/rest periods
I need to chart a number of common and rarer UK grassland species in the U.K. with their growth time to setting seed
I guess from spring or after a grazing event
To show what thrives with different recovery/rest periods
November 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Plant nerd help required
I need to chart a number of common and rarer UK grassland species in the U.K. with their growth time to setting seed
I guess from spring or after a grazing event
To show what thrives with different recovery/rest periods
I need to chart a number of common and rarer UK grassland species in the U.K. with their growth time to setting seed
I guess from spring or after a grazing event
To show what thrives with different recovery/rest periods
Nice to see some farming friends on the train down to London for today’s protest.
Then to hear from citizens at the @ffc-commission.bsky.social Food Summit today.
Both want reform of a broken food system that is costing us all £268 billion every year and harming people and planet
Then to hear from citizens at the @ffc-commission.bsky.social Food Summit today.
Both want reform of a broken food system that is costing us all £268 billion every year and harming people and planet
November 19, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Nice to see some farming friends on the train down to London for today’s protest.
Then to hear from citizens at the @ffc-commission.bsky.social Food Summit today.
Both want reform of a broken food system that is costing us all £268 billion every year and harming people and planet
Then to hear from citizens at the @ffc-commission.bsky.social Food Summit today.
Both want reform of a broken food system that is costing us all £268 billion every year and harming people and planet
The very first National Parks were created under the post-war Labour government - we need this government to reform them and resource them properly!
England’s national parks facing financial peril due to budget cuts, say CEOs
England’s national parks facing financial peril due to budget cuts, say CEOs
Exclusive: Leaders warn cost savings will lead to mass redundancies and that spaces could become ‘paper parks’
England’s national parks face a 12% real-terms cut to their budget which would lead to mass redundancies of wardens and the closure of visitor…
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November 19, 2024 at 5:27 PM
The very first National Parks were created under the post-war Labour government - we need this government to reform them and resource them properly!
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New blog: Citizens & farmers want to fix our food
With thousands of farmers descending on Westminster tomorrow to march in protest, FFCC’s Dr Charlie Taverner explains why their concerns reflect deeper problems in the UK’s food system – and reflects our latest report ‘The False Economy of Big Food’.
With thousands of farmers descending on Westminster tomorrow to march in protest, FFCC’s Dr Charlie Taverner explains why their concerns reflect deeper problems in the UK’s food system – and reflects our latest report ‘The False Economy of Big Food’.
Citizens & farmers want to fix our food
FFCC’s Dr Charlie Taverner explains why farmers’ protests in Westminster reflect deeper problems in the UK’s food system
ffcc.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM
New blog: Citizens & farmers want to fix our food
With thousands of farmers descending on Westminster tomorrow to march in protest, FFCC’s Dr Charlie Taverner explains why their concerns reflect deeper problems in the UK’s food system – and reflects our latest report ‘The False Economy of Big Food’.
With thousands of farmers descending on Westminster tomorrow to march in protest, FFCC’s Dr Charlie Taverner explains why their concerns reflect deeper problems in the UK’s food system – and reflects our latest report ‘The False Economy of Big Food’.