It’s not quick, it’s not graceful, but these early nesters are hard at work in preparation for egg-laying in a few weeks ...

Payal Joshi draws inspiration for organic mechanisms from graceful avian poses ...

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Glenshiel Forest in Scotland is the UK's rainiest place with over 3,778mm of rainfall per year - but this beautiful Highland ...

Spain is set to experience elevated pollen concentrations after an unusual persistent rainfall these past few months, health and meteorological experts say. The combination of plentiful moisture ...

Met Office names Glenshiel Forest the UK's wettest place below 200m with 3,778mm of rain a year - but the Scottish beauty spot offers red deer, historic battlefields and breathtaking mountain views ...

A new study of early Neolithic bows in Mediterranean finds diverse wood use, highlighting how hunting remained important alongside farming.

An NHS tree planting project is making progress across Morecambe Bay. Recent works took place at Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital in addition to tree planting work being ...

Ipswich Borough Council is planting 1,250 native trees across the town as part of Ipswich Loves Trees Week, which runs from February 14 to 20. Councillor Lucy Trenchard, portfolio holder for parks and ...

A WEST Cumbrian mayor has condemned the 'mindless destruction' of 200 trees in a West Cumbrian village, after they were destroyed just days after being planted.

Irene O’Brien, District Conservation Officer with the NPWS, said she and a colleague travelled to Ballynalty Bay to locate the reported site but encountered difficulty due to the number of hidden bays ...

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