Tag: ecology

  • Ecology and Conservation of Porton Down

    Ecology and Conservation of Porton Down

    The July talk will be given by Sarah who is an Ecological Officer responsible for conservation and ecology at Dstl. Porton Down is a designated area, protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA) for its Chalk downland, Juniper and Stone-curlew population. There is…

  • Where wild flowers lead, wildlife follows

    Where wild flowers lead, wildlife follows

    The March talk will be given by Sue Southway from Plantlife who will be talking about her work as an ecologist. Plantlife is a Salisbury-based British conservation charity that works nationally and internationally to save threatened wild flowers, plants and fungi. Sue will look at their work and in particular take a closer look at…

  • DOMAINE – Dissolved Organic Matter in Freshwater Ecosystems

    The DOMAINE project is a major research project looking at water quality in our rivers, streams and wider ecosystem.

  • Wessex-BESS survey on the benefits of Wiltshire green places

    Wessex BESS are undertaking a community survey to gather information regarding outdoor places and the benefits you get from your local countryside. They need your help! The research is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and results will contribute towards future land management in the county. It is studying different ways that biodiversity…