WilmaCGH
@wilmacgh.bsky.social
Forester, Ecologist. Follower of unmarked paths.
@therestpolitics.bsky.social icymi Nice piece on the Australian electoral system www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The story behind Australia's incredible democratic system
Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.
www.abc.net.au
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
@therestpolitics.bsky.social icymi Nice piece on the Australian electoral system www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Introducing our first Impact Report (2024/2025)!
Since 2012, Future Woodlands Scotland has been helping bring more trees, wildlife, and nature back to life and you can see exactly how in our Impact Report, and through our recent blog.
The full report: https://futurewoodlands.org.uk/our-impact/
Since 2012, Future Woodlands Scotland has been helping bring more trees, wildlife, and nature back to life and you can see exactly how in our Impact Report, and through our recent blog.
The full report: https://futurewoodlands.org.uk/our-impact/
Our Impact & Results | Future Woodlands Scotland
Discover Future Woodlands Scotland's impact to date: restored woodlands, urban tree planting, funded research and forestry skills developed.
futurewoodlands.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Introducing our first Impact Report (2024/2025)!
Since 2012, Future Woodlands Scotland has been helping bring more trees, wildlife, and nature back to life and you can see exactly how in our Impact Report, and through our recent blog.
The full report: https://futurewoodlands.org.uk/our-impact/
Since 2012, Future Woodlands Scotland has been helping bring more trees, wildlife, and nature back to life and you can see exactly how in our Impact Report, and through our recent blog.
The full report: https://futurewoodlands.org.uk/our-impact/
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Online evening lectures from the Royal Scottish Forestry Society
24th Nov: Treekeepers:
Award-winning author, Lauren E Oakes
8 Dec: Three Words for Forest:
Prof Deirdre Heddon
19 January: Silvohorticulture:
Farming and gardening pioneer Ben Raskin
www.rsfs.org.uk/index.php/on...
24th Nov: Treekeepers:
Award-winning author, Lauren E Oakes
8 Dec: Three Words for Forest:
Prof Deirdre Heddon
19 January: Silvohorticulture:
Farming and gardening pioneer Ben Raskin
www.rsfs.org.uk/index.php/on...
November 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Online evening lectures from the Royal Scottish Forestry Society
24th Nov: Treekeepers:
Award-winning author, Lauren E Oakes
8 Dec: Three Words for Forest:
Prof Deirdre Heddon
19 January: Silvohorticulture:
Farming and gardening pioneer Ben Raskin
www.rsfs.org.uk/index.php/on...
24th Nov: Treekeepers:
Award-winning author, Lauren E Oakes
8 Dec: Three Words for Forest:
Prof Deirdre Heddon
19 January: Silvohorticulture:
Farming and gardening pioneer Ben Raskin
www.rsfs.org.uk/index.php/on...
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A huge thank you to all our wonderful contributors @kitenet.bsky.social
@cofnod.org.uk
@earthwormuk.bsky.social @nbntrust.bsky.social and all to the latest NFBR newsletter www.nfbr.org.uk?q=newsletters ! Thank you also to the amazing @aquatilis.bsky.social for bringing it all together :)! Enjoy!
@cofnod.org.uk
@earthwormuk.bsky.social @nbntrust.bsky.social and all to the latest NFBR newsletter www.nfbr.org.uk?q=newsletters ! Thank you also to the amazing @aquatilis.bsky.social for bringing it all together :)! Enjoy!
Newsletters | National Forum for Biological Recording
www.nfbr.org.uk
October 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
A huge thank you to all our wonderful contributors @kitenet.bsky.social
@cofnod.org.uk
@earthwormuk.bsky.social @nbntrust.bsky.social and all to the latest NFBR newsletter www.nfbr.org.uk?q=newsletters ! Thank you also to the amazing @aquatilis.bsky.social for bringing it all together :)! Enjoy!
@cofnod.org.uk
@earthwormuk.bsky.social @nbntrust.bsky.social and all to the latest NFBR newsletter www.nfbr.org.uk?q=newsletters ! Thank you also to the amazing @aquatilis.bsky.social for bringing it all together :)! Enjoy!
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Eight young people kickstart forestry careers through Royal Forestry Society programme - @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social
Forestry Roots received a record number of applications with 270 candidates across eight traineeships.
c-js.co.uk/3WF1G4K
Forestry Roots received a record number of applications with 270 candidates across eight traineeships.
c-js.co.uk/3WF1G4K
Eight young people kickstart forestry careers through Royal Forestry Society programme
Forestry Roots received a record number of applications with 270 candidates across eight traineeships.
c-js.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Eight young people kickstart forestry careers through Royal Forestry Society programme - @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social
Forestry Roots received a record number of applications with 270 candidates across eight traineeships.
c-js.co.uk/3WF1G4K
Forestry Roots received a record number of applications with 270 candidates across eight traineeships.
c-js.co.uk/3WF1G4K
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🌳 How do new woodlands shape wellbeing and sense of place?
Research led by Dr Beth Brockett at Forest Research found communities see local tree planting as good for both nature and people.
🔍 Learn more: ow.ly/kLaK50XaSGB
#WoodlandCreation | #SocialScience
Research led by Dr Beth Brockett at Forest Research found communities see local tree planting as good for both nature and people.
🔍 Learn more: ow.ly/kLaK50XaSGB
#WoodlandCreation | #SocialScience
New woodland offers unique social benefits to local communities - Forest Research
Forest Research explored views and benefits of tree planting and woodland creation.
ow.ly
October 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🌳 How do new woodlands shape wellbeing and sense of place?
Research led by Dr Beth Brockett at Forest Research found communities see local tree planting as good for both nature and people.
🔍 Learn more: ow.ly/kLaK50XaSGB
#WoodlandCreation | #SocialScience
Research led by Dr Beth Brockett at Forest Research found communities see local tree planting as good for both nature and people.
🔍 Learn more: ow.ly/kLaK50XaSGB
#WoodlandCreation | #SocialScience
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The government pledged to create three new national forests and plant millions of trees in England.
So are they on track? Our Government Tracker takes a look 👇
So are they on track? Our Government Tracker takes a look 👇
Is the government on course to create three new National Forests in England? – Full Fact
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s pledge to create three new national forests in England, and to plant millions of trees.
fullfact.org
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The government pledged to create three new national forests and plant millions of trees in England.
So are they on track? Our Government Tracker takes a look 👇
So are they on track? Our Government Tracker takes a look 👇
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Here's a parody adaptation of the classic song "Walking in Memphis" by the soulful Marc Cohn, in which we address Donald Trump's arrival in the UK for his exciting historic second state visit.
It's called "Put Up Some Fences" 🎹🎶
youtu.be/1Iag4yaozis?...
It's called "Put Up Some Fences" 🎹🎶
youtu.be/1Iag4yaozis?...
"Put Up Some Fences" - Marsh Family parody of "Walking in Memphis" about Donald Trump UK State Visit
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Here's a parody adaptation of the classic song "Walking in Memphis" by the soulful Marc Cohn, in which we address Donald Trump's arrival in the UK for his exciting historic second state visit.
It's called "Put Up Some Fences" 🎹🎶
youtu.be/1Iag4yaozis?...
It's called "Put Up Some Fences" 🎹🎶
youtu.be/1Iag4yaozis?...
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Adding a quote to emphasize:
“This work was once done almost exclusively by government crews, but in the 1990s, after a series of staffing cutbacks, the U.S. Forest Service turned to logging and forestry companies for help.”
“This work was once done almost exclusively by government crews, but in the 1990s, after a series of staffing cutbacks, the U.S. Forest Service turned to logging and forestry companies for help.”
This is failed-state stuff. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...
‘If I Live to 25, I’ve Lived a Good Life’
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Adding a quote to emphasize:
“This work was once done almost exclusively by government crews, but in the 1990s, after a series of staffing cutbacks, the U.S. Forest Service turned to logging and forestry companies for help.”
“This work was once done almost exclusively by government crews, but in the 1990s, after a series of staffing cutbacks, the U.S. Forest Service turned to logging and forestry companies for help.”
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Major challenge for the sector despite v good job prospects (see link)
From memory (happy to be corrected) there are/were circa 200 students registered on distance learning MSc forestry related courses at @buforestry-archive.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
From memory (happy to be corrected) there are/were circa 200 students registered on distance learning MSc forestry related courses at @buforestry-archive.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
Environment: Trainee foresters almost guaranteed job - students
Some undergraduates drop out of degrees after offers of roles by firms
www.bbc.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Major challenge for the sector despite v good job prospects (see link)
From memory (happy to be corrected) there are/were circa 200 students registered on distance learning MSc forestry related courses at @buforestry-archive.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
From memory (happy to be corrected) there are/were circa 200 students registered on distance learning MSc forestry related courses at @buforestry-archive.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
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🌍🧪Ecology needs inclusive systems and equitable opportunities.
Our new BES report shares evidence, lived experience, and practical steps to dismantle barriers in science.
Written by BES Network members, part-funded by Pride in STEM.
Read the full report here:
Our new BES report shares evidence, lived experience, and practical steps to dismantle barriers in science.
Written by BES Network members, part-funded by Pride in STEM.
Read the full report here:
f.mtr.cool
September 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🌍🧪Ecology needs inclusive systems and equitable opportunities.
Our new BES report shares evidence, lived experience, and practical steps to dismantle barriers in science.
Written by BES Network members, part-funded by Pride in STEM.
Read the full report here:
Our new BES report shares evidence, lived experience, and practical steps to dismantle barriers in science.
Written by BES Network members, part-funded by Pride in STEM.
Read the full report here:
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Now published! For anyone with an interest in solitary waves, steam carriages, canals, the British Association for the Advancement of Science, the contest for the Chair of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh in 1838, or late-Georgian shenanigans generally:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Making waves: the context and afterlife of John Scott Russell’s canal experiments of 1834–1835
We reconstruct the events surrounding John Scott Russell’s first observation of a solitary wave, which would become a foundational myth of both nonlinear wave theory and Scottish engineering scienc...
www.tandfonline.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Now published! For anyone with an interest in solitary waves, steam carriages, canals, the British Association for the Advancement of Science, the contest for the Chair of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh in 1838, or late-Georgian shenanigans generally:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Old Soviet joke for today:
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
August 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Old Soviet joke for today:
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves.
After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?”
“I’m looking for the obituaries.”
“The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.”
“Not the one I’m looking for.”
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NBN Trust is celebrating 25 years of making data work for nature! By connecting hundreds of organisations and managing NBN Atlas, the UK’s largest biodiversity data portal, we're supporting the whole nature conservation community & helping to protect & restore biodiversity in the UK🌿 www.nbn.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
NBN Trust is celebrating 25 years of making data work for nature! By connecting hundreds of organisations and managing NBN Atlas, the UK’s largest biodiversity data portal, we're supporting the whole nature conservation community & helping to protect & restore biodiversity in the UK🌿 www.nbn.org.uk
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Last week we teamed up with The Royal Scottish Forestry Society for an event at our Northern Research Station, focusing on protecting Scotland’s trees.
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
August 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Last week we teamed up with The Royal Scottish Forestry Society for an event at our Northern Research Station, focusing on protecting Scotland’s trees.
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
Events like this help strengthen knowledge and skills to safeguard the health of our forests.
#ForestHealth #TreeAlert #ForestResearch
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🌳🌲If you have experience in growing mixed-species stands, please complete our survey to inform new mixed-species trials and improve our understanding of drought resilience.
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
Survey for managers of mixed-species stands to contribute to research into drought resilience - Forest Research
Practitioners who have experience of planting, managing or overseeing a tree species mixture needed to take part in survey, contributing to research into drought resilience.
ow.ly
July 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🌳🌲If you have experience in growing mixed-species stands, please complete our survey to inform new mixed-species trials and improve our understanding of drought resilience.
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk
Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn
@edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social
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We have a new #blog:
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
Lady Park Wood Handover — ECOLOGICAL CONTINUITY TRUST -
Andrew Hacket-Pain (Liverpool University) writes about the handover of the Lady Park Wood long-term experiment.
bit.ly
July 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We have a new #blog:
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
@andrewhacket-pain.bsky.social wrote a blog on the handover of Lady Park Wood (Wales/ England) from George Peterken to a new academic team at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social & @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Read it here: bit.ly/4eoChUS
#Woodland #LongTermExperiment #LTE 🌎
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🌲 Foresters & Arborists – We Want to Hear From You! 🌲
Breaking Points is a mini survey designed to help us gauge stresses and connectedness amongst people in the forestry sector.
🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to WIN a chainsaw!
It only takes a few minutes 👇
buff.ly/PvVK0YN
Breaking Points is a mini survey designed to help us gauge stresses and connectedness amongst people in the forestry sector.
🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to WIN a chainsaw!
It only takes a few minutes 👇
buff.ly/PvVK0YN
July 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🌲 Foresters & Arborists – We Want to Hear From You! 🌲
Breaking Points is a mini survey designed to help us gauge stresses and connectedness amongst people in the forestry sector.
🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to WIN a chainsaw!
It only takes a few minutes 👇
buff.ly/PvVK0YN
Breaking Points is a mini survey designed to help us gauge stresses and connectedness amongst people in the forestry sector.
🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to WIN a chainsaw!
It only takes a few minutes 👇
buff.ly/PvVK0YN
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Nice review of my book Of the Trees and the Birds in Scottish Forestry Journal...
I'll take 'Packhamesque' as a compliment!
@markavery.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @iancarter67.bsky.social @irishrainforest.bsky.social @nicwilson.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @rewildscotland.bsky.social
I'll take 'Packhamesque' as a compliment!
@markavery.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @iancarter67.bsky.social @irishrainforest.bsky.social @nicwilson.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @rewildscotland.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nice review of my book Of the Trees and the Birds in Scottish Forestry Journal...
I'll take 'Packhamesque' as a compliment!
@markavery.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @iancarter67.bsky.social @irishrainforest.bsky.social @nicwilson.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @rewildscotland.bsky.social
I'll take 'Packhamesque' as a compliment!
@markavery.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @iancarter67.bsky.social @irishrainforest.bsky.social @nicwilson.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @rewildscotland.bsky.social
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A wonderful story. I went and read more about it here www.blenheimpalace.com/stories/carv... Chainsaw Champion Carves Stunning Seat From Fallen Ancient Oak | Blenheim Estate
Chainsaw Champion Carves Stunning Seat From Fallen Oak
A fallen ancient oak tree on our Estate has been given a new lease of life as a stunning carved bench thanks to the artistic skills of chainsaw artist Matthew Crabb.
www.blenheimpalace.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A wonderful story. I went and read more about it here www.blenheimpalace.com/stories/carv... Chainsaw Champion Carves Stunning Seat From Fallen Ancient Oak | Blenheim Estate
@scotwildlife.bsky.social
Lovely to see so many greater butterfly orchids at Bo’mains meadow. And lots of common spotted. @edinburghnats.bsky.social
Lovely to see so many greater butterfly orchids at Bo’mains meadow. And lots of common spotted. @edinburghnats.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
@scotwildlife.bsky.social
Lovely to see so many greater butterfly orchids at Bo’mains meadow. And lots of common spotted. @edinburghnats.bsky.social
Lovely to see so many greater butterfly orchids at Bo’mains meadow. And lots of common spotted. @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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The White House took down a website hosting the nation's top report on how climate change is affecting the United States.
The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here
The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.
n.pr
July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The White House took down a website hosting the nation's top report on how climate change is affecting the United States.
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UMBC's @erleellis.bsky.social has collaborated with a team of researchers across six continents to develop the Nature Relationship Index (NRI). The NRI will be the first standardized global metric that measures the quality of a nation’s relationships with nature. umbc.edu/stories/natu...
Erle Ellis And An International Team Of Researchers Propose A New Way To Motivate International Action Toward A Better Future For The Living World - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County
Erle Ellis collaborated to develop the Nature Relationship Index (NRI) which measures what countries are doing correctly to protect the environment.
umbc.edu
June 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
UMBC's @erleellis.bsky.social has collaborated with a team of researchers across six continents to develop the Nature Relationship Index (NRI). The NRI will be the first standardized global metric that measures the quality of a nation’s relationships with nature. umbc.edu/stories/natu...
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Can we expand the narrative and definition of human development to include flourishing with nature? Our new paper in Nature explores such a vision, and outlines a metric - the Nature Relationship Index - to sit alongside the Human Development Index.
@naturerecovery.bsky.social
@naturerecovery.bsky.social
Can Nature & People Thrive Together?
🌍🧑🌾🌽🌎🌴🐬🌏🚵♀️🍄🌐👍
An Aspirational Approach to Planetary Futures @nature.com.web.brid.gy
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🌍🧑🌾🌽🌎🌴🐬🌏🚵♀️🍄🌐👍
An Aspirational Approach to Planetary Futures @nature.com.web.brid.gy
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
June 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Can we expand the narrative and definition of human development to include flourishing with nature? Our new paper in Nature explores such a vision, and outlines a metric - the Nature Relationship Index - to sit alongside the Human Development Index.
@naturerecovery.bsky.social
@naturerecovery.bsky.social
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Read the paper here for free!
rdcu.be/etpiQ
rdcu.be/etpiQ
An aspirational approach to planetary futures
Nature - The Nature Relationship Index offers a new way to measure and engage human aspirations to shape a better future for people and all life on Earth.
rdcu.be
June 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Read the paper here for free!
rdcu.be/etpiQ
rdcu.be/etpiQ