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A National Review of Protected Landscapes…
24th August 2018Some of you will be aware, following the various reports in the national media that the Rt. Hon Michael Gove, Minister for the Environment, has appointed Julian Glover to lead on a new and significant review of England's protected landscapes – our AONB's (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and National Parks, which together comprise the country's very finest landscapes. Julian has established a panel of experts to help him in undertaking the review and has written to all AONB Partnerships and attended an initial discussion session at the recent AONB Conference. -
The unique heritage of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB represented
24th August 2018Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service (LWCS) took part in Archaeology Day in July, as part of National Archaeology Week. It's aim is to raise awareness of archaeology and the work of archaeologists across Britain. The event was held at the Collection in Lincoln and over 200 people attended with 10 heritage organisations represented including groups representing the study of ancient Egypt, prehistoric Nottinghamshire and historic Lincolnshire. David Rodger, Project Officer at LWCS said..... -
45 great reasons to visit Lincolnshire this September!
24th August 2018Every church has a story to tell and none more so than from a group of forty five churches situated 20 miles east of Lincoln on the fringe of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Following on from the success of its inaugural festival last year, the Horncastle and Villages Churches Festival will see 45 churches and chapels open their doors on the 8th and 9th September. -
Native crayfish make a comeback in Lincolnshire
24th August 2018The first transfer in the county of white-clawed crayfish has been hailed a success as the protected species is now breeding in its new location. A threatened species of crayfish is making a comeback in Lincolnshire thanks to efforts by the Environment Agency and local conservation groups. Last July, 600 white-clawed crayfish were moved from locations in the River Witham – where they're at risk of being wiped out by invasive signal crayfish – to new remote locations including a chalk stream in the Lincolnshire Wolds. -
Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project – Volunteer Conservation Days
24th August 2018The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project is running volunteer conservation days in the upcoming months: Friday 24th August 2018 – Join us at Croxby to help this beautiful part of the Waithe Beck. Friday 21st September 2018 – Join us at Hatcliffe to tackle encroaching bankside vegetation. October – South Thoresby - TBC Friday 2nd November 2018 – Join the Aby Fly Fishing syndicate on this stunning stretch of the Great Eau near Belleau and help conserve this beautiful chalk stream. Friday 7th December 2018 – Join us at Brigsley helping to keep the Waithe beck flowing at this beautiful site maintained as a nature reserve by the landowner. Full details of all the days can be found on Facebook (@LincsChalkStream) and the website in the 'Events and Shows' section www.lincolnshirechalkstreams.org.
