tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80259342539866807702024-03-21T21:02:54.852-07:00Team 4 Nature (Part of the Moving Mountains Nature Network)The "State of Nature" report in 2013 revealed that 60% of UK wildlife is in decline. On a worldwide scale 50% of wildlife has vanished in just 40 years. Only 0.02% of the UK population use their voice to protect nature and the environment. However once people receive the facts, they do rise. We are the catalyst to help make that happen. Support the "State of Nature" partner wildlife charities - they can be found on this page. Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-56805759493057891002015-04-19T22:56:00.000-07:002015-05-27T08:11:37.722-07:00Friends Groups and Forums Centre-stage as "Team4Nature" Networks Prepare for Launch Across UK!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nature provides our air, food, water, health and well-being! So why are so few people connecting with their natural environment and protecting it ?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The media and established politics create major barriers,<br />
preventing the UK population from appreciating<br />
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We have spent almost two years, studying why nature, despite it being key to our survival, has become so divorced from society and everyday life. We drink it, we eat it and we breathe it, but do we truly value and protect it, to the extent that it warrants?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In every community, nature quietly and beautifully provides our health.<br />
We are always close to it, so what stops us all from fully appreciating and protecting it?</td></tr>
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The experience and information that has been gained, whilst creating this national "guardian", has added steel to the design of our local networks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Communities and nature; so near, yet so far!<br />
With 60% of UK species in decline, how can we mobilise communities<br />
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We have developed a mechanism which can provide the following benefits;<br />
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1. An opportunity to reward businesses for taking an active role in protecting their local communities and green spaces.<br />
2. Providing a structure that can actually increase sales for businesses, and stimulate the local economy.<br />
3. Actively promoting businesses that provide information about nature, and resources for the protection of their local green spaces.<br />
4. By facilitating the shift towards a sustainable low-carbon local economy, the future for business becomes more certain as resources are safeguarded.<br />
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1. Establishing local networks designed to increase participation within community groups that provide important services.<br />
2. Strengthening communities by developing pride for the local environment, and promoting teamwork and interfaith relations. Children will live within communities that encourage and develop caring attitudes, increasing health and safety, and reducing anti-social behaviours, such as crime and vandalism.<br />
3. Providing increased local job opportunities. By stimulating the local economy, and connecting to schools, colleges, universities and employers, our networks are designed to demonstrate that communities can benefit from embracing and protecting nature.<br />
4. By stimulating local economies, communities will benefit from local prosperity that occurs as a direct result of valuing and protecting nature.<br />
5. By protecting nature and green spaces, the future health and well-being of local communities is secured.<br />
6. By facilitating the shift towards a sustainable low-carbon local economy, the future remains bright for communities.<br />
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1. Provision of human resources for maintenance and biodiversity work across Parks and Reserves, by supporting and creating local "friends" groups.<br />
2. Creation of funds, held by community forums, that help to maintain and enhance infrastructure and biodiversity, within parks and reserves.<br />
3. Providing increased participation in surveys that help biodiversity officers assess their performance and work towards 2020 biodiversity objectives.<br />
4. A network that identifies members of the local community with the passion and desire to develop careers within council green space teams.<br />
5. By stimulating the local economy, networks can deliver positive outcomes for a wide range of departments within councils.<br />
6. Increased resources, generated by local networks can help councils execute management plans and biodiversity action plans. Key local species, requiring protection, will feature prominently within local networks to raise awareness.<br />
7. Development of caring local communities will reduce antisocial behaviour.<br />
8. Greater awareness of and participation in council green space events.<br />
9. By facilitating the shift towards a sustainable low-carbon local economy, our networks can help councils reach targets set by central government.<br />
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For UK Wildlife Charities and Local Nature Groups<br />
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1. Raising awareness will increase membership, as will the mobilisation mechanism itself. Networks will incorporate direct links to all local and national charities and groups.<br />
2. Providing increased participation in surveys that help wildlife charities monitor and protect nature.<br />
3. Providing funds, held by community forums, for biodiversity work, creating and executing management plans, and activities, across local Parks and Reserves. This should help towards achieving 2020 biodiversity objectives.<br />
4. Increasing the number of volunteers available to wildlife groups and charities.<br />
5. Helping to raise awareness and protect species which are threatened in the local area.<br />
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Once we had developed an effective and unique mechanism for our networks, we then had to look at the time frame for rolling them out across the UK.<br />
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Two simple but alarming facts, together with a video, influenced our decision-making:<br />
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Finally, we took a look at what is happening to world climate. 97% of science agrees that we are having a profound and dangerous affect on our atmosphere, by releasing excessive levels of carbon into it. I am sure that you will soon agree, after listening to this speech by Jeffery Sachs, of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN), that the time to act is NOW!</div>
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So, it was agreed that we should roll our networks out simultaneously, with the goal of having robust, efficiently operating local "Team4Nature" networks in all areas of the UK by 2020.<br />
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For this to be achieved, we needed to place something extremely dynamic and powerful at the core of our networks. To this end, there was something, that over the past eighteen months, has stood out like a beacon of light!<br />
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Across the country, passionate individuals have given their hearts and time to come together and form "friends" groups and forums, helping to maintain and enhance Parks and Reserves. We have therefore customised our networks, so that they fit perfectly around these amazing bodies of people and help to create others around the nation's green spaces.<br />
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We are appealing for 650 friendly groups or forums, one in each UK parliamentary constituency, to become "guardians" for their communities and join us on a very special journey.<br />
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We are in the process of creating a UK network site, where you can access YOUR local community.<br />
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We are producing a video to demonstrate exactly how our networks will work, and also act as a tool to kick-start the mobilisation mechanism nationally.<br />
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If YOUR "friends" group or forum would like to become a "guardian" of the green spaces in YOUR constituency, please contact us at <a href="mailto:mmnnactionuk@gmail.com">mmnnactionuk@gmail.com</a><br />
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Media organisations, that care for their readers, and want people and planet together in harmony, can receive advance material by joining our "Green media" database <a href="http://greenworld2015.blogspot.co.uk/p/are-you-unbiased-media.html">here</a> <br />
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Thank you, as always, for taking the time to follow our work. We really do appreciate YOUR kind support.<br />
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Let's get "Moving Mountains" together!<br />
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<br />Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-66658352613158986632014-11-20T03:36:00.000-08:002015-07-09T01:03:54.514-07:00Petitions Hub: Walk out into the beautiful world tomorrow, knowing that you have helped to protect it TODAY!With millions of passionate animal and wildlife lovers in the UK, there is a great opportunity to create change by signing petitions!<br />
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We have created this space to allow you to easily find petitions that you can support. Because we have supporters all over the world, we have split them into two sections: those that can only be signed by UK residents and then world petitions that can be signed by anyone!<br />
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Right!.....are you ready to SAVE THE WORLD?!!! Click on the heading to find and sign the petition:<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The above results certainly show that the majority of people who are interested in nature started very early in life. The real concern comes from the fact that only 1% of those completing our survey, were turned on to nature through their school. Just imagine if dedicated lessons in nature, conservation and the environment had been on the national curriculum for the last 40 years, with exciting and healthy outdoor learning. Close encounters with the beauty and wonder of nature would have switched on millions of children, who would have grown up caring for our world, and that usually means that they would care for others and society. So many benefits come from sparking our natural bond with life on earth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a. Capitalism DOES NOT WORK! Earth is not a warehouse with a goods inwards and a goods outwards! There are no back doors! We only have what is already in the warehouse, plus what get's recycled. Corporations ONLY care about THEIR profit. They make goods obsolete soon after hitting the shelves so that you have to buy MORE off them. THEY get fatter in the pocket whilst the waste creates more land-fill sites and resources become scarcer. The only system that will work is a circular economy (that doesn’t just use and dispose of materials, but treats them as a scarce resources to be recycled or released without impact). In 40 years CAPITALISM has brought our precious world and the natural systems that keep us alive to their knees. Conclusion: Support OLD Labour or Green Party.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">d. 97% of scientists believe that climate change is man-made </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(4)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we are getting ever closer to a tipping point - a point of no return, where melting poles will release Methane at a level that can't be controlled. 50% of our wildlife has vanished in 40 years. We need an immediate shift to a carbon free circular economy. There is no time to vote tactically for the "lesser of two evils". The people are finding out now what's needed. They have been occupying Parliament Square in London but the media didn't want to show you that. Conclusion; support the Green Party (Only 6% of you did not believe that humans are responsible for climate change in our survey. We will therefore continue to support our followers and fight for climate action).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just a little note in support of our friends over at the Wildlife Trusts. You may not realise, but an increasing amount of local nature reserves, and areas of open countryside are being managed in partnership with the trusts. This is a large undertaking and it would be great if you could help by supporting and getting involved with your local trust.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We were so pleased with the results, considering that we are new, and this was complemented by the fact that 53% of those who completed the survey would like to become a friend of Moving Mountains. We value feedback and team working, and a further 31% of you said that you would consider becoming a friend of Moving Mountains if we take on board your feedback. We gave this option to encourage you to submit your views and we are so pleased to have received so much information. Our objective is to obtain a score of at least 4.5 in time for next year’s annual report.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Bringing people together - harnessing the power of numbers"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"The positivity! Looking towards the future, but living in the present"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"You're very visual and active"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Keeps me up to date with lots of information. Good links and up to date news, moves fast"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Moving Mountains puts like-minded people in touch with each other. As a result more gets done"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"It uses the vast power of social media to effect change"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"The passion, love devotion and fight I am seeing and feeling through work they are doing for the planet, nature, environment and helping others who have and are doing the same work"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"It is lively and covers a lot of topics"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"I like that you fight our corner regarding our food, water and health. If a group becomes big enough and loud enough, with information and proof to back it up, plus ideas on how to fix things, they cannot ignore it forever"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Incredible power of social media that it's harnessing so successfully. If we all work together, we can be such a powerful voice for change. Keep up the fantastic work"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"I like the fact Moving Mountains has direct interaction with campaigners, that they find out about the causes they tweet about and help campaigners to reach and educate and prompt others into action"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"They communicate in a way that says they are ordinary folk like me - eco-warriors but without the extreme bits that alienate people"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"It cares about nature, doesn't preach and doesn't get angry. It understands changing people's opinions about nature takes time and like nature, it has patience"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"The prospects of making a difference, change for the better, shared by all"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"It's a fantastic idea to have one place where info is brought together. Love the passion and enthusiasm behind the idea too"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"I like that you have done this survey"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Taking an active approach to encourage people to take action"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are really grateful for your feedback. You have helped to highlight our strengths, and we will ensure that these qualities are never lost as we continue to develop.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We had six responses, relating to social media, commenting that we issue too many tweets and that this can cram your timelines on twitter. One respondent provided the following additional comment regarding this:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">" ..BUT, I have no problem with this since (hopefully) the network is growing and new members need to know what they have missed. So don't stop - I can easily skip over them"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We have had to strike a delicate balance, between rapid growth, that develops a strong voice to create change, and the provision of a wholly enjoyable experience for our twitter followers. At times there have also been a wide range of active campaigns and topics requiring the sharing of information.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our supporters have been outstanding, from their passion during campaigns, to the quality of information received from our survey.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We will install controls to ensure that your experience remains wholly positive. We will be producing a survey aimed specifically at your twitter experience. We have gained 60,000 followers in 10 months, and my concern, on the one hand is that to sustain that level of growth, it may be impossible to get things right all of the time. Without budgets for professional websites and marketing, our growth on social media has been essential to achieving our aims. However, no organisation can succeed if it adopts a "near enough is good enough" approach. We WILL aim for perfection, because that is what the level of support that we have received deserves.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Several respondents commented on the layout of our blogs and postings. We have been rather hampered by limited time and resources, which has had a direct impact on the quality of our blogs. In our own self-appraisal, this came top of our list of gripes. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our aim is to create better platforms as soon as possible. This will certainly give us a stronger presence, as well as being able to offer more information to supporters. Once we are at the stage where we can employ staff, we shall be able to introduce a continual maintenance and update facility to wholly enhance the experience for visitors to our sites.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We received two conflicting comments, one asking for us to focus solely on UK issues and another wanting us to broaden our horizons more into world conservation. We are aware that 10% of our "Team 4 Nature" followers are from outside the UK, and that they have played a significant role in raising awareness of UK campaigns and petitions. As our support grows, we are also increasingly well placed to make a difference to campaigns across the world that protect nature and the environment. This also adds value to our "all-embracing" and "team-work" approaches.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perhaps the development of our "Green World 2015" network will resolve this issue, by offering choice. We have ambitious aims with this 5 year project to create a strong global network, supported by “green media”. Our friends in Australia and America asked for Moving Mountains to go global, and this demand is being met by creating a platform to help green politics rise and protect nature across the world.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many of you commented that you didn't like the fact that we were unfunded. This touched us and the survey results overall were moving because there appears to a "family" relationship developing with our supporters. Funding policies are covered below, as is provision for issuing "voting rights" to our supporters, which hopefully will show how much we value your views.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Two respondents remarked on our support for the Green Party. This has already been covered above.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many of you commented that we are unknown or that you have only recently found us. It has been so hard to get to this stage of growth without any funding. We are focussing all attention on our "Keep Britain Green" event which will now take place in Spring 2015. A press release will be issued on the run up to that event. If our funding strategy is going well by that stage, then we feel that we can make a real impact and use the media attention as a springboard to gather more support for our aims. One respondent summed up our current position perfectly;</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Relatively unknown outside people interested in conservation - get your voice out there! This will come in time though"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We received one comment stating that we sometimes display a lack of focus. We are aware that there is a tendency to wander off pure conservation issues, and that this arises for two reasons;</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a. We often receive requests to share information from followers that clearly does not relate to our aims and objectives. In this situation I have determined that our team approach takes precedent. I rarely have the heart to refuse to help someone where I am aware that they have helped Moving Mountains. I prefer to promote warmth caring and sharing, rather than take a narrow approach, based on our own interests.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Those of you that have been following our work closely will be aware that we have been creating a farming network. Many of you want to see more done to reverse the disturbing loss in farmland biodiversity. Quite rightly, many of you appreciate that 75% of the UK is farmland, and that any projects that promote farming with nature would have a significant influence on the overall state of nature in Britain.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In our survey only 27% of you could name a local company that supports nature and the environment in YOUR community. Only 9% of you were able to correctly name a national company that supports nature and the environment in the UK. This is not acceptable and must change. I am sure that these survey results will be of interest to the nation’s wildlife charities.</span></div>
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Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-31084637753206960082014-08-06T02:29:00.001-07:002014-08-06T02:29:16.516-07:00Ecosocialism: An experiment - Hidden Cash BristolThe ethic of teamwork, which we have promoted over the last six months, has certainly served as a catalyst, whilst striving to raise awareness of environmental causes. Thank you to all of our followers for embracing this principle so passionately! You are now working together to create real change and this will be amplified as our network expands.<div><br></div><div>Yesterday, we received a request for help that brought ideas to the surface, which I had been developing, whilst studying social interactions.</div><div><br></div><div>The large obstacle that stands in the way of conservation is that, whilst individuals and organisations pursue goals such as profit, wealth or efficiency, there is little or no regard for the environment. Valuation of nature in decision making has simply led to abuse, as demonstrated by the principle of Biodiversity Offsetting.</div><div><br></div><div>However, we feel that this problem can largely be solved! By imagining the different sectors of society as separate "species", with their own goals, and by also applying thought and consideration we can engineer <b>symbiotic relationships</b>, creating a win, win situation!</div><div><br></div><div>So! To our experiment: "Hidden Cash" started in San Francisco recently, when a millionaire began hiding cash in envelopes around the city and posting clues of how to find it on Twitter.</div><div><br></div><div>A campaign has started to bring "hidden cash" to Bristol, after several envelopes were left across London as part of the social experiment.</div><div><br></div><div>The "symbiotic" relationship was therefore easy to establish in this case & the following proposals have been accepted for the common good:</div><div><br></div><div>1. The Bristol community needs 1,000 followers of <b>@HCcomebristol </b>to attract "hidden cash". <b>@MMNNActionUK </b>has offered to help with this.</div><div>2. Moving Mountains Nature Network wants to raise awareness of environmental issues and create social change. <b>@HCcomebristol </b>has offered to help share nature campaigns and petitions.</div><div><br></div><div>The relationship has been established and there is a chance to now demonstrate the power and benefits of Ecosocialism.</div><div><br></div><div>If this experiment produces notable results then we shall be introducing this idea of "social symbiosis" as a major component of our work alongside the ethic of teamwork. If successful, together we CAN all bring changes for the good of both people AND planet.</div><div><br></div><div>We need your help! Please ALL follow <b>@HCcomebristol</b>. Simple acts by mankind CAN lead to a bright future for life on earth.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for helping with this experiment. </div>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-5315323733412017292014-07-05T02:17:00.001-07:002014-07-05T02:47:22.521-07:00The Winds of Change! - Green World 2015First of all, thank you to everyone who took part in our first open survey. This was your chance to help determine our direction.<div><br></div><div>A report will be due out later this month which summarises the results and demonstrates how your views are determining the path that "Moving Mountains" takes! We called it "Team4Nature" for a reason! It is the only way that we can create the change necessary for a sustainable world, where our provider, Mother Nature, is cared for. </div><div><br></div><div>So to the winds of change. Our survey indicated that you would like the Moving Mountains Nature Network (MMNN) to go global. Followers in America and Australia have also asked if we could set up an MMNN for them. Well yes we can! Welcome to "Green World 2015" (@MMNNGreenWorld)!</div><div><br></div><div>But before we start we need a clear mission statement that acknowledges the key obstacles that will inevitably hinder us along our path towards world change. </div><div><br></div><div>Our main asset? Well it is simple. Green policies make sense and are designed for people and planet. They are not driven by short term political gain or profits. This is therefore "easy to sell", or at least it should be, if we had unbiased media! We need to recognise this obstacle!</div><div><br></div><div>We have another asset! There are millions upon millions of people in the world who DO care passionately about the planet. We need to harness that energy so that it can be used to create cultural & political change that protects and enhances the amazing biodiversity work that is being carried out by volunteers and wildlife charities across the world. </div><div><br></div><div>To succeed we need to go through phases in our development:</div><div><br></div><div>1. <b>Awareness and strength in numbers</b></div><div>Social media provides a great opportunity to create a world-gathering of like-minded people that want to protect our planet for a bright, healthy future. In the UK "Team4Nature" (@MMNNActionUK) has gained over 12,000 followers in 5 months because of <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a strong team ethic, which is placing it in the top 40 world influencers of Green Infrastructure on Twitter. Passion and teamwork DO add power to a good cause. Individually we can do little. Together we CAN create change. We have an ambitious aim but we need<b> YOUR</b> help! We need 100,000 passionate followers by 1/1/15 to influence change. Please, if you support us, then use our bio or extracts from our mission statement to spread the word, asking others to join our world-gathering. By natural growth we can hope to attract 15,000 followers by the end of this year. With your help, spreading the word, we can roll that out 10-fold! We ALL have the power to create change! </span></div><div><br></div><div>2. <b>Media involvement</b></div><div>Whilst all working together to create massive growth in a short period, sections of the media that are green and receptive will be invited on board. Indeed already "Green World 2015" has received offers to get our message our there! It is TOO EARLY! We need strength in numbers first. It is vital that the early phases of development overlap to ensure swift movement towards achievement of goals. We are creating a database of media organisations that want to provide a voice for us, at the right time, so that we can create a real impact from our first press release. A "carrot" for all of us who want change: we will only produce a press release when we have 100,000 followers on twitter. So if we love earth and nature, and are passionate about change, then we must get through STAGE 1 as quickly as possible. </div><div><br></div><div>3. <b>Green World 2015 partners</b></div><div>A remarkable rate of growth will be further enhanced by forging partnerships across the world. This will be the "glue" that secures and strengthens a world network. No doubt every country <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">has a number of influential & respected Green Warrior organisations that share our vision. If stage 1 is turning heads, and stage 2 has established a bank of receptive green media, then partnerships will act as a catalyst, whilst also driving partner organisations towards their own green goals! The "green engine" for change will then spring to life! This is what we believe to be to the key moment: the </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">winds of change!</b></div><div><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></b></div><div><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">4. Mobilisation</b></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">As any environmental economist or politician will tell you, you can have a million followers on social media but it still won't create cultural and political change! (But it certainly would speed up the process if you possess it!). The holy grail will be reached via a series of "lock-ons". Prior to a world event, all "Green World" partners will attach to that countries' green political party. </font><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At the same time a coordinated press release will be sent via our bank of green media! The strength of this volley will send our message deep into the mainstream media! Who knows, if we have all worked as a team at stage 1, then we may have sections of the mainstream media at our sides early on! The power is in YOUR own hands. </span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">5. <b>The World Event</b></font></div><div>With a world gathering of "Green Warriors" in place (Stage1), green & mainstream media in support (Stage 1/4) & "Green World" partners in place (Stage 3), we will all "lock on" to the world's wildlife charities, by supporting their biodiversity projects. We will "lock-on" to the worlds "renewable" energy industry, inviting respected organisations to the world event. We will "lock on" to the network of "transition towns" that possess the green-print for cultural change. The last "lock-on" will harness the pure positive energy already present in the world - we will hold our global event on <b>World Environment Day! </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>The speed with which we get to stage 4 will determine WHICH year we will be ready to hold our global event! </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>We firmly believe that if everyone who is passionate about the beauty of our planet, it's nature & the need for sustainable living, joins this movement, then it IS possible to hold our event in 2015. </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>The incentive is simple. On World Environment Day three democratic opportunities will be available. First an opportunity to create history by signing the world's largest petition, asking the governments of the world to focus policies on "people and planet", whilst promoting local economies. </b></div><div><b>Second, there will be an opportunity to create a green surge in politics across the world. All events will offer the opportunity to sign up to your nation's green political parties. In the space of one day the voice for Mother Nature will have been propelled forward!</b></div><div><b>Thirdly, there will be the opportunity to break the record for funds raised for biodiversity projects! Membership of world wildlife charities will also receive a welcome boost of mammoth proportions!</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Our mission:</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>"To create the winds of change that safeguard our world & it's diverse communities for a bright future together, achieved by drawing on the pure force that exists inside all of our hearts. We will then celebrate our achievements together on World Environment Day. Which year? That is up to you!"</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>TOGETHER WE REALLY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ;-)</b></div><div><br></div>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-70046642586962966332014-06-20T06:07:00.000-07:002014-06-20T06:14:17.545-07:00"Keep Britain Green: 2014!" Event 20th - 26th October 2014Autumn is a beautiful and dramatic season in the UK.<br />
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The event will cover <b>Wolverhampton, Walsall and Birmingham, </b>but will also create a national initiative. "Keep Britain Green: 2014" will have the following aims :<br />
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2. To bring business to the forefront of conservation in the UK, we will create "Team4Nature" partnerships with local AND national organisations, for this event, and as part of our future Moving Mountains Nature Networks. The event will also involve local and national "green" businesses, promoting their healthy and sustainable products.<br />
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3. Helping to create a new generation of nature lovers. A programme of fun and varied activities throughout the week will ignite a passion for nature, from toddlers to college students and sixth-formers! Sponsored sport events will serve to create a team spirit and embrace those with wider interests.<br />
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4. Increase membership (especially early years and youth) of <b>wildlife charities</b> and raise awareness of their important work within local communities.<br />
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5. Raise awareness of <b>local reserves</b> and <b>green spaces</b> acting as a catalyst for future school and community event programmes, connecting more people with nature.<br />
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6. Creation of a new national <b>"Bright Future" fund</b>, kick-started by this event, to be held jointly by the <b>wildlife charities and PTAs. </b> The fund will support projects designed to nurture future generations that care for and conserve our beautiful world and it's wildlife.<br />
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We really do hope that you are ALL excited by this event. It offers a massive opportunity for those who are passionate about nature to work together and make a difference. The media WILL be involved providing an opportunity to get a strong message out regarding the state of nature in the UK and the importance of preserving it for future generations.We want the total figure raised to demonstrate just how strong, people feel about the environment, and this will certainly help to move green issues towards the centre of British politics.<br />
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To get involved is simple! E-mail us (at: mmnnactionuk@gmail.com) as soon as possible, stating your area of interest in the event and we will add you to our mailing list. We look forward to hearing from you.<br />
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<b>Together we really can make a difference! </b>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-58718056578546067292014-06-07T01:37:00.002-07:002014-06-20T03:58:02.878-07:00Moving Mountains Survey June 2014 - YOUR views will shape OUR future!!<iframe frameborder="0" height="500" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x8v6w9NUygO27VSVL8A7nGc6ZVTZdzKAA1JNOBaurJ4/viewform?embedded=true" width="760">Loading...</iframe>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-3953012520969220372014-04-25T10:08:00.000-07:002014-04-25T14:50:38.724-07:00HS2 - After the Storm: The Voice for Nature, Business and Community Rises<h3>
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<b><br /></b><b>HS2 has misrepresented the economic facts by failing to take account of the TRUE VALUE of <a href="http://blueandgreentomorrow.com/2014/03/12/natural-capital-committee-calls-for-economic-value-on-nature/">Natural Capital</a>, as called for by the <a href="http://nebula.wsimg.com/c64561a921bff59b3b24340dd445fc7c?AccessKeyId=68F83A8E994328D64D3D&disposition=0&alloworigin=1">Natural Capital Committee</a> and submitted to the Economic Affairs Committee:</b></h3>
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The wildlife charities protect these assets for our survival and enjoyment. They are now adopting a strong team approach for nature. All of them are fighting to protect nature. They are all "Knights in shining armor".</div>
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This morning, <b>The Wildlife Trusts</b> have not only provided an update regarding their position on HS2, but have also provided a clear vision as to how to get the best possible result for nature, should this disastrous "gravy train" "White elephant" project get the go ahead from <b>YOUR MP's</b>!!!</div>
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6. <b>Councils</b> that are opposing HS2. This is such a difficult position for them. Ask yourself, why would they do that <b>IF</b> HS2 was good for the community? To get a feeling for the level of opposition by councils, take a look at the <b><a href="http://www.51m.co.uk/about-51m/">51m website</a></b>. Every council that is standing up for community and nature is filled with "Knights in shining armor"</div>
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1. <b><a href="http://stophs2.org/news/7221-ways-stop-hs2">Email your MP. </a> - </b>ask them to vote <b>against HS2</b> on Monday.<b> </b>There are simple tools that you can use to help do this quickly. Just use your postcode <b><u><a href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/">here</a></u></b></div>
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To some, HS2 is a "Gold Rush". But nature has not been valued properly in an already suspect cost/benefit analysis for HS2. Feel the words of this song. Be that "KNIGHT IN ARMOR" and protect MOTHER NATURE - <b>Take the above actions to STOP HS2.</b><br />
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They tortured Badgers after <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhojkHMyaJg">ignoring Sir David Attenborough</a></b>. Let them hear a <b>team</b> voice now to <b>stop HS2. </b><br />
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1. <b><a href="http://stophs2.org/news/7221-ways-stop-hs2">Email your MP. </a> - </b>ask them to vote against HS2 on Monday.<b> </b>There are simple tools that you can use to help do this quickly.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">In one hour you can help <b>protect nature and communities</b> and make a <b>real difference</b>. Remember the key aims are to get people to<a href="http://stophs2.org/news/10727-demonstration-hybrid-bill-28th-april"> <b>join the parliament demonstration on 28/4/14</b></a> and to <b><a href="http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/">email their MP to stop HS2</a></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Be a knight in shining armor for </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">.Tweet storms 24/4/14 & 27/4/14 19:00-20:00 </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://bit.ly/QEwRd1" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://bit.ly/QEwRd1</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://bit.ly/1rm8egS" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://bit.ly/1rm8egS</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Be the knight in shining armor for </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MotherNature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>MotherNature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">! Ask your MP to </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> using simple e-mail tool </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Sheffield" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #e27f99; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">#</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Sheffield</span></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> and </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rotherham" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Rotherham</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust on HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.wildsheffield.com/node/8592" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.wildsheffield.com/node/8592</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BiodiversityOffsetting" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>BiodiversityOffsetting</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">You can strop destruction across hundreds of miles of countryside with your postcode! </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> here </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> … Plz sign/RT</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Do you trust the government and HS2 to look after established badger sets? Please discuss! </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2.org.uk/news-resources/foi/foi12-456-regarding-badger-sets" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2.org.uk/news-resources/foi/foi12-456-regarding-badger-sets</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23stopthecull" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>stopthecull</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Report calls for full environmental surveys along length of route & ringfencing of cash to preserve habitats </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">This is how </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>HS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> should have looked! </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://issuu.com/wildlifetrusts/docs/twt_hs2_greener_vision_summary_sing/1?e=4558523/7600057" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://issuu.com/wildlifetrusts/docs/twt_hs2_greener_vision_summary_sing/1?e=4558523/7600057</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Join tweet storm now to </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> and protect </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> & </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23community" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>community</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> plz RT</span><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23London" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>London</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust warns HS2 habitat loss could equal two London </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23parks" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>parks</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/2014/02/27/london-wildlife-trust-warns-hs2-habitat-loss-could-equal-two-london-parks" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/news/2014/02/27/london-wildlife-trust-warns-hs2-habitat-loss-could-equal-two-london-parks</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Nature is in crisis! Our wildlife org's are fighting to protect </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> from HS2. Use links to find & support them </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://movingmountains4nature.blogspot.co.uk/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://movingmountains4nature.blogspot.co.uk/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> RT</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Prevent the destruction of </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AncientWoodland" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>AncientWoodland</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Ask your MP to </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> using simple e-mail tool </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">The Commons environmental audit committee has demolished any green pretensions the HS2 project may have had </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/07/hs2-environmental-report-final-blow-rail-project" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/07/hs2-environmental-report-final-blow-rail-project</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Cheshire Wildlife Trust on HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/HS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/HS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BiodiversityOffsetting" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>BiodiversityOffsetting</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cheshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Cheshire</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Help </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> - Be the knight in shining armor to protect </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> & </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23community" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>community</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wide range of campaign resources </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/take-action/resources/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/take-action/resources/</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Is this the best we can do for £50 billion? Why HS2 makes no sense for the UK </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/c4a68cabfa10dd71ef5536c5e/files/HS2AA_Flaws_Info_rev_3.pdf" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://gallery.mailchimp.com/c4a68cabfa10dd71ef5536c5e/files/HS2AA_Flaws_Info_rev_3.pdf</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> via </span><a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/51m_HS2project" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">@</span>51m_HS2project</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">War veto used to hide key HS2 report from MPs!! Ask your MP to </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> using simple e-mail tool </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AncientWoodlands" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>AncientWoodlands</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> - at risk of being subordinated to "crude economic calculations" </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">You have the power to protect </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">! Ways you can help </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://stophs2.org/news/7221-ways-stop-hs2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://stophs2.org/news/7221-ways-stop-hs2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> via </span><a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/stophs2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">@</span>stophs2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> demonstration 28/4/14 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://stophs2.org/news/10727-demonstration-hybrid-bill-28th-april" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://stophs2.org/news/10727-demonstration-hybrid-bill-28th-april</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Be the knight in shining armor! Protect </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> and attend parliament. Meet your MP!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">The case against HS2. Why it's time to think again! </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> via </span><a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/hs2aa" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">@</span>hs2aa</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Ask your MP to say NO to destruction of </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> & </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23communities" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>communities</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Use your postcode to email them </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Plz RT</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">HS2 - the real figures are much worse </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/business/real-figures-worse/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/business/real-figures-worse/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Ask your MP to </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> using simple e-mail tool </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">The Wildlife Trust for </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Lancashire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Lancashire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Manchester" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Manchester</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> & North </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Merseyside" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Merseyside</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> on HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.lancswt.org.uk/news/312/15/High-Speed-2-concerns-for-The-Wildlife-Trusts" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.lancswt.org.uk/news/312/15/High-Speed-2-concerns-for-The-Wildlife-Trusts</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BiodiversityOffsetting" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>BiodiversityOffsetting</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Response by The Wildlife Trusts to HS2 "unacceptable level of loss of and damage to existing wildlife assets </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/files/TWT%20response%20to%20HS2%20Phase%202%20Preferred%20Route%20Consultation%20Jan%202014.pdf" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/files/TWT%20response%20to%20HS2%20Phase%202%20Preferred%20Route%20Consultation%20Jan%202014.pdf</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">You can be a hero & protect hundreds of miles of countryside with your postcode! </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> here </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> … Plz sign/RT</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">HS2 will be an environmental catastrophe! </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/environment/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/environment/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> E-mail your MP to </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> using simple tool </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">There is no business case for HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/business/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/business/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> via </span><a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/hs2aa" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">@</span>hs2aa</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">"wildlife in crisis" </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Staffordshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Staffordshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust appeal to pay for costs because of HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/hs2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/hs2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">MP for Lichfield (Tory vice-chair) says firing was due to opposition to HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/apr/09/tory-vice-chair-fabricant-sacked" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/apr/09/tory-vice-chair-fabricant-sacked</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nottinghamshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Nottinghamshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust highlights concerns over inadequacies in HS2 consultation </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news/item/wildlife-trust-highlights-concerns-over-inadequacies-in-hs2-consultation/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news/item/wildlife-trust-highlights-concerns-over-inadequacies-in-hs2-consultation/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHs2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHs2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">40% of route between London and Birmingham has yet to be assessed! </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23EnvironmentalAssessment" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>EnvironmentalAssessment</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">You can protect #nature & #community with your postcode! </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> here </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/hs2-hybrid-bill/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> … Plz sign/RT</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Greens oppose HS2 "It wouldn't do what it says on the tin" </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.greenparty.org.uk/news/26-02-2011-high-speed-rail-decision.html" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.greenparty.org.uk/news/26-02-2011-high-speed-rail-decision.html</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ClimateChange" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>ClimateChange</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23environment" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>environment</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23community" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>community</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bedfordshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Bedfordshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cambridgeshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Cambridgeshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Northamptonshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Northamptonshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust on HS2 - the impact on </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wildlife" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>wildlife</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.wildlifebcn.org/hs2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.wildlifebcn.org/hs2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">The scathing HS2 report ministers want to hide </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/10518484/The-scathing-HS2-report-ministers-want-to-hide.html" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/10518484/The-scathing-HS2-report-ministers-want-to-hide.html</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Warwickshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Warwickshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust on HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/campaigns/hs2-campaign" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/campaigns/hs2-campaign</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">HS2: this environmental report should be the final blow </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/07/hs2-environmental-report-final-blow-rail-project" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/07/hs2-environmental-report-final-blow-rail-project</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Birmingham" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Birmingham</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> and </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BlackCountry" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>BlackCountry</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust on HS2 </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.bbcwildlife.org.uk/HS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.bbcwildlife.org.uk/HS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BiodiversityOffsetting" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>BiodiversityOffsetting</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Government will mislead Parliament if it does not publish secret HS2 reports before vote </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://stophs2.org/news/10673-government-mislead-parliament-publish-secret-hs2-reports-vote" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://stophs2.org/news/10673-government-mislead-parliament-publish-secret-hs2-reports-vote</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23STopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">North West Green Party "Scrap HS2 and invest in North West's transport" </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://northwest.greenparty.org.uk/news.html/2014/02/18/%E2%80%9Cscrap-hs2-and-invest-in-north-west%E2%80%99s-transport%E2%80%9D-says-north-west-green-party/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://northwest.greenparty.org.uk/news.html/2014/02/18/%E2%80%9Cscrap-hs2-and-invest-in-north-west%E2%80%99s-transport%E2%80%9D-says-north-west-green-party/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Yorkshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Yorkshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> Wildlife Trust: HS2 phase 2 - high impact on Yorkshire's natural heritage </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.ywt.org.uk/news/2013/02/04/hs2-phase-2-%E2%80%93-high-impact-yorkshire%E2%80%99s-natural-heritage" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.ywt.org.uk/news/2013/02/04/hs2-phase-2-%E2%80%93-high-impact-yorkshire%E2%80%99s-natural-heritage</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">HS2 risks putting costs before countryside, MP's warn </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/07/hs2-costs-countryside-environment-mps</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">Proposed HS2 route set to carve through 15 important wildlife sites in </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Berkshire" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Berkshire</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucks" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Bucks</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Oxon" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>Oxon</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> alone </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/campaigns-0" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/campaigns-0</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;">The Green Party reiterates its opposition to the HS2 rail link </span><a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://greenparty.org.uk/news/2013/09/26/the-green-party-reiterates-its-opposition-to-the-hs2-rail-link-between-london-and-the-north-of-england/" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;">http://greenparty.org.uk/news/2013/09/26/the-green-party-reiterates-its-opposition-to-the-hs2-rail-link-between-london-and-the-north-of-england/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StopHS2" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>StopHS2</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ClimateChange" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>ClimateChange</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nature" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>nature</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23community" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; color: #d02b55; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="color: #e27f99;">#</span>community</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><br />
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<br />Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-36083481057872886112014-04-23T05:32:00.000-07:002014-04-23T09:19:23.792-07:00#StopHS2 Tweet Storms 24/4/14 & 27/4/14 19:00-20:00<br />
The second reading of the <b>High Speed Rail (HS2) bill </b>is due to take place on <b>Monday 28th April 2014</b>.<br />
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As you may be aware "Moving Mountains" was formed as a direct result of the <b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/stateofnature_tcm9-345839.pdf">STATE OF NATURE</a> </b>report, which laid bare the <b>dramatic decline in UK wildlife</b> that has occurred over the last 40 years.<br />
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HS2 proposes that hundreds of miles of countryside can be ripped up WITHOUT any net loss to biodiversity (our wealth of plants and animals).You can see the damage via <b><a href="http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/HS2">The Wildlife Trusts</a>,</b> and remember this is just STAGE 1 of HS2!<br />
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Why is it that mankind's record for looking after nature has been appalling (man-made <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/feb/26/climate-change-serious-threat-david-cameron-prime-ministers-questions">climate change</a> </b>and <b><a href="http://www.mysterium.com/extinction.html">mass-extinction</a></b> are now accepted as real!) and yet those in power stand up and state that they can destroy nature and then recreate it so that there is no loss! Good luck with that one! We cannot look after what we have got.<br />
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Do you believe that we can replace ancient woodland, mature hedgerows and other ESTABLISHED habitats, that would be destroyed by HS2? Welcome to Biodiversity Offsetting, which was "sold" to us as a success in Australia, <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/11/owen-paterson-bidiversity-offsetting">when it has not been so</a>,</b> despite that country having a more favorable geography for such a scheme. It is literally sticking a knife into Mother Nature and then auctioning her!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.naturalcapitalforum.com/what-is-natural-capital">Natural Capital</a> </b>is a term that expresses the value of nature by taking into account the food, water, clean air, health and other benefits that it provides to mankind.<br />
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So what is the EXACT value of NATURAL CAPITAL that will be destroyed along the ENTIRE LENGTH of the proposed HS2 route? Well, sorry to say but to date there has been no such valuation that has been included in the HS2 cost/benefit analysis. The <b><a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/news/hs2-and-the-environment-report/">Environmental Audit Committee</a> </b>certainly didn't seem too impressed when they took a look at the project! It took the <b><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/10654758/HS2-50-ancient-woods-under-threat.html">Woodland Trust</a></b> to point out that dozens of irreplaceable ancient woodlands had been omitted from the HS2 environmental assessment!<br />
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It isn't just environmental issues that are of concern with these HS2 proposals:<br />
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A key set of reports have been kept secret, ahead of the proposed vote by MPs on HS2 scheduled for 28th April 2014. Please ask yourself two things:<br />
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1. If HS2 is so great then why has the MAJOR PROJECTS AUTHORITY REPORT <b><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/10518484/The-scathing-HS2-report-ministers-want-to-hide.html">been held back from MPs?</a> </b>This will be the first time that a government has used their veto to block publication of a report concerning a bill, prior to that bill being voted on! This has led to the INFORMATION COMMISSIONER also taking the unprecedented step of <a href="https://www.transportxtra.com/magazines/local_transport_today/news/?id=37794"><b>taking the government to court </b></a>for overturning his ruling that the report on HS2 should be issued!<br />
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2. Why are <a href="http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/04/09/lichfield-mp-michael-fabricant-sacked-as-tory-vice-chairman/"><b>MPs being sacked</b></a>, when they listen to their constituency communities and oppose HS2?<br />
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Please use your <b><a href="http://stophs2.org/tag/environment">NATURAL</a></b> instinct! If you are opposed to HS2 please add your voice to create real change and protection for nature:<br />
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1. <b><a href="http://stophs2.org/news/10749-mp-vote-against-hybrid-bill">Ask your MP to vote against the HS2 hybrid bill</a></b> MP BEFORE 28th April 2014. There is a simple tool which helps you contact them <b><a href="http://www.highspeedrail.org.uk/">here</a></b>.<br />
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2. <b><a href="http://stophs2.org/news/10699-demo-28th-april-parliament">Attend the demonstration outside parliament on 28th April 2014</a></b><br />
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<b>3 </b>Take part in <b>2 tweet storms scheduled for 19:00-20:00 hrs on 24th April 2014 and 27th April 2014:</b><br />
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Nature is always accused of having no voice, when it comes to petitions. Let's all work as a <b>TEAM</b> to raise awareness and help <b>STOP HS2! </b><br />
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- the storm will use hashtag #StopHS2 and is aimed at raising awareness, prior to the crucial voting by MPs.<br />
- create your own tweets and remember to include #StopHS2.<br />
- your tweets should focus on raising awareness of the need to ask MPs to vote against HS2 using the above link and also asking followers to attend the demonstration outside parliament on 28th April 2014<br />
- you can also send out tweets using links to your favourite articles and information on the following websites:<br />
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<a href="http://stophs2.org/"><b>http://stophs2.org/</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/"><b>http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/</b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://www.51m.co.uk/">http://www.51m.co.uk/</a></b><br />
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- create your tweets in advance, so that you can send them out quicker during the tweet storm and help #StopHS2 trend on Twitter. Again during the storm you can copy existing tweets that you see under hashtag #StopHS2.<br />
- tell your followers about the tweet storm now so that others can plan and join in. You can <b><a href="http://stophs2.org/news/10709-take-stop-hs2-selfie">take a HS2 selfie</a></b> and add the image to your tweet as well!<br />
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Together, the millions that love nature, peaceful countryside and community, can really make a difference!<br />
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Every battle needs a hero. In this battle to protect nature from the unjustified destruction of HS2, we have found one - "Billy Bones" (<b><a href="https://twitter.com/billybones53">@billybones53</a></b>) This man speaks for the voiceless and is a warrior in the fight to vaccinate Badgers instead of UNJUSTIFIED AND INHUMANE SHOOTING or GASSING. (<b><a href="http://www.bacvi.co.uk/">THE CATTLE AND BADGER VACCINATION INITIATIVE</a></b>)! Fate decided that when Billy saw our Tweet about the #StopHS2 tweet storms, he was listening to this Neil Young song:<br />
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Listen to the words " ....I dreamed I saw the Knights in armor come" ......."Look at Mother Nature on the run"<br />
To some HS2 is a "Gold Rush". But nature has not been valued properly in an already suspect cost/benefit analysis. Feel the words of this song. Be that KNIGHT IN ARMOR to protect MOTHER NATURE - <b>JOIN THE STORMS</b>.<br />
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They tortured Badgers after <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhojkHMyaJg">ignoring Sir David Attenborough</a></b>. Let them hear a <b>team</b> voice now to <b>#StopHS2. Listen to the song and feel Mother Nature's pain........................</b><br />
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There are MILLIONS OF NATURE LOVERS IN THE UK. PLEASE BE <b>THAT KNIGHT IN ARMOR! </b>Help create <b>TWO MASSIVE TWEET STORMS</b> that send a clear message:<br />
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<b>MOTHER NATURE HAS A VOICE & WE MUST REMEMBER THE VOICELESS THAT HAVE FALLEN BY MANKIND'S SELFISH ACTIONS SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE AND SO PRODUCE A SUSTAINABLE WORLD FOR THE FUTURE.</b><br />
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Thank you as always for taking time to read this article.<br />
<br />Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-21570932282935329872014-04-07T06:42:00.001-07:002014-04-07T06:46:54.928-07:00Countryfile Polls - The good and the downright ugly!!!We have had one of our busiest weekends on Twitter, as a result of the broadcasting by <b>BBC Countryfile </b>of the highly subjective opinions of <b>Princess Anne</b>.<br />
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The fact that there was no presentation of scientific opinion, or an interview with the <b>Badger Trust</b>, created a totally biased broadcast.<br />
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As if that were not enough, we see today that there is a <b>Countryfile</b> poll asking:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.countryfile.com/poll/should-badgers-be-gassed">"Do you believe gassing to be the most effective method for culling Badgers?"</a></b><br />
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<b>Hold on a moment!! - Culling? </b>Who agreed to a cull? Was it the British Public? Was it a vote by MPs held <b>WITHOUT </b>the Environment Secretary walking out? Was it decided because the scientists said it was right? What kind of biased poll is this?<br />
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If there is one person that commands respect at the BBC, it is Sir David Attenborough!! Did anyone listen to him in October 2013? You can read his views, which question why no one is listening to the scientists <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/23/badger-cull-david-attenborough">here</a></b><br />
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The science behind Badgers and bovine TB is extremely well presented by The Wildlife Trusts <b><a href="http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/bTBscience">here</a></b><br />
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There is also a great resource from the Badger Trust <b><a href="http://www.badgertrust.org.uk/_Attachments/Resources/534_S4.pdf">here</a></b><br />
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WE STRONGLY ADVISE, that you add a comment to the above <b>Countryfile poll</b>, so that your views are not misinterpreted. We are sorry to say, but last night's broadcast, gives no confidence at all as to how the results of this poll might be used.<br />
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If you want a nice objective poll question then try this one:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.countryfile.com/poll/what-should-be-main-weapon-fight-against-btb-cattle-2014-onwards">"What should be the main weapon in the fight against bTB in cattle?"</a></b><br />
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Unfortunately there isn't a box for "scientific research", but at least it makes more sense and is less biased!!Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-28625756888010693382014-04-06T01:51:00.000-07:002014-04-07T06:48:10.209-07:00Congratulations to The RSPB!! - First UK wildlife organisation to attract 100,000 followers on Twitter! Party!!!<br />
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One of the first things that embedded itself into my mind as an enthusiastic 10 year old, thirsty for knowledge on conservation and freshly armed with my first pair of binoculars (a gift from my Grandad. He had served in the second World War, so I actually felt like a "warrior" each time I discovered something new on my patch with them!), was the rise of the <b>RSPB</b>.<br />
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To me it was incredible that the organisation gained a <b>Royal Charter</b> just 15 years after <b>Emily Williamson </b>had started an action group from her home in <b>1889</b>. In 1930 the society announced the creation of it's <b>first Nature Reserve</b> at <b>Romney Marsh</b>. In 1947, <b>Avocet's bred</b> at the now World famous reserve at Minsmere. In the same year <b>membership fees </b>rose to <b>ten shillings</b> - the first rise on 43 years!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Name that bird! On the established feeding station<br />
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In 1955 the graceful Avocet became the symbol of the RSPB. It remains a powerful image of nature's beauty and the ability of mankind to conserve species today.<br />
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By 1960 membership had broken through 10,000. For me it was the <b>Young Ornithologists Club (YOC)</b>, that formed in 1965, that had the second major impact in my life. An enthusiastic science department allowed me to feel the greater picture of conservation during the late 1970's. I then went on to join the <b>West Midlands Bird Club</b> and went on my first adventures to Rutland Water and Point of Ayr.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My son - Oliver, The beauty of reserves like <b>RSPB Ynys-hir </b>have <br />
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But my next love, which remains deep in my heart till this day, again came courtesy of the RSPB - <b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/y/ynys-hir/">Ynys-hir</a> </b>(Remember <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/places/Ynys-hir_RSPB_reserve">BBC Springwatch</a></b>!!). The purchase of this incredible site was being tied up whilst my mother was in labour with me in March 1968 (this was in fact the month when the RSPB became a registered charity!!). Ynys-hir opened as a reserve 2 years later. This was another 100,000 event, as the purchase was part of a £100,000 appeal to acquire Vane Farm, Gwenffrd and Ynys-hir. If you have not been to this amazing reserve, then plan it now. It provides stunning scenery and excitement at ANY time of year! There is beautiful accommodation, within a two minute walk of the entrance at <a href="http://www.plas-mawr.co.uk/" style="font-weight: bold;">Plas Mawr</a>, and it's within a stone's throw of the <b><a href="http://www.dyfiospreyproject.com/">Dyfi Osprey Project </a></b>too.<br />
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In 1980 another 100,000 event!! This was now the level of membership of the YOC!<br />
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Anyone following the issue of poisoning of upland birds of prey will see that the current government has tried to claim responsibility for the successful expansion of Red Kites (In a disgraceful response to a petition that reached 10,000 votes - you can read it <a href="http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/46473" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a>). The truth is that it was the RSPB that started the Red Kite reintroduction scheme in 1989!<br />
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Today, The RSPB stands proudly with a membership of over ONE MILLION.<br />
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Find out more about the<b> RSPB</b>:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/about/history/">History</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/">Their work</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/">Their incredible network of reserves</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/">Birds and Wildlife</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/supporting/join/">How to Join Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/supporting/">Other ways to support the RSPB</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://shopping.rspb.org.uk/?utm_source=rspbwebsite&utm_medium=navigation&mediacode=T06ITH0221">Visit the fantastic RSPB online store</a></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">To the members, volunteers, staff and directors of the RSPB - </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">a very warm <u>congratulations,</u> as you reach yet another incredible milestone in your rich history.</span></b><br />
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P.S. Answers to the little cheeky celebratory bird quiz were:<br />
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1. Pied Flycatcher<br />
2. Siskin on a feeder with a camera-shy Blue Tit beyond!!<br />
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Well done! Now go and join those party animals at the RSPB :-)<br />
<br />Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-64275578815332011982014-04-04T05:24:00.000-07:002014-04-04T06:47:08.730-07:00The Wildlife Trusts - "Save our Vanishing Grasslands" Campaign<br>
In 2011, <a href="http://anewnatureblog.wordpress.com/about/"><b>Miles King</b></a>, the then Director of Conservation at <a href="http://grasslands-trust.org/"><b>The Grasslands Trust</b></a>, produced <a href="http://grasslands-trust.org/sites/glands.whitefusehub.com/files/files/Natures%20Tapestry%2028pp%20Final_LR-small.pdf"><b>"Nature's Tapestry"</b></a> - a report that described the history of grasslands, and also their value to Society, as well as covering the threats that faced this important habitat.<br>
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Documents inevitably become dated, but this is one of those very special creations that should never be allowed to gather dust, or be removed from our essential reading and reference lists. The reasons are plenty:<br>
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1. <b>Miles King</b> draws on all of his passion, experience and feel for the UK's political system, to present our beautiful grasslands as they should be; in a compelling wrapper of <b>history</b> and <b>culture</b>.<br>
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2. The report was visionary, using the value of <b>Ecosystem Services</b> to strike home the urgent need to halt the destruction and create new rich grasslands to <b>save the planet</b>!!<br>
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3. "<b>Nature's Tapestry"</b>, is, like it's subject matter, a thing of pure beauty and potency. If you haven't already, then please take the time to read it, as it's worth is arguably greater today.<br>
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4. Just as in the case of the 2013 <a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/stateofnature_tcm9-345839.pdf">State of Nature</a> report, "<b>Nature's Tapestry</b>" was created by the coming together of our immense UK wildlife organisations. <b><a href="http://www.arc-trust.org/">ARC Trust</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.bats.org.uk/">Bat Conservation Trust</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.buglife.org.uk/">Buglife</a></b>, <b><a href="http://bumblebeeconservation.org/">Bumblebee Conservation Trust</a></b>, <b><a href="http://butterfly-conservation.org/">Butterfly Conservation</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.gwct.org.uk/">Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.mammal.org.uk/">The Mammal Society</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.plantlife.org.uk/">Plantlife</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/">The Wildlife Trusts</a></b>, among others, teamed up with the <b>Grasslands Trust </b>to create a document that should surely have been acted upon by those in power.<br>
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5. The <b>Summary</b> made it perfectly clear <b>"What needs to be done"</b>!!<br>
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So! Was there a new dawn across the UK, led by the "Greenest Government Ever"?...well NO actually!<br>
In fact, The <b>Grassland Trust</b> closed in September 2012, because the charity was unable to secure the level of funding that it deserved. But loss can <b>CREATE STRENGTH</b>. Let us now honour the work of The <b>Grassland Trust </b>voting to protect this habitat <b>NOW!</b><br>
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So let's fast forward to 2014. Still <b>Natural Capital</b> is being ignored or sold in some dirty fashion, that threatens our children's world.<br>
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Anyone who walks through a <b>flower meadow</b> in Summer, will ponder on just how many <b>Bees</b>, <b>Hoverflies</b> and beautiful <b>Butterflies</b>, each small piece of the UK's vanishing patchwork holds. Grassland truly is a habitat that displays it's <b>biodiversity</b> in a colourful open book for all to see.<br>
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Well here is a chance to create a powerful force from "<b>Nature's Tapestry</b>". Those with the power to protect and enrich the world are ignoring the Scientists with regard to the Badger Cull, they have failed to act early in response to thousands of scientific reports that confirm climate-change, and clearly present the massive consequences for mankind. HS2 continues to steam along, probably faster than the actual trains would ever be, without detailed consultations being held with the wildlife NGOs, and without including the TRUE cost of Natural Capital that would be lost along the WHOLE of it's destructive route (not just on some designated sites along the way!).<br>
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Three years have passed, where despite the heroic work of volunteers across the UK, biodiversity continues to fall and habitat continues to be needlessly destroyed.<br>
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Scaremongering? NO, WE ARE NOT!!! Just yesterday, Wildlife Warriors Buglife produced a new <b><a href="http://www.buglife.org.uk/news-%26-events/news/new-report-reveals-dramatic-declines-south-west%E2%80%99s-struggling-bees">report </a></b>that reveals that up to 75% of some of our most threatened bee species have been lost in counties in the South West of England.<br>
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Here is a chance to <b>ALL RISE</b> to create change and protect Mother Nature.<br>
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<b><a href="http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/">The Wildlife Trusts</a></b> launched a new campaign: <b><a href="http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/grasslands">"Save our Vanishing Grasslands"</a></b><br>
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Please all, breath life into the tireless work of <b>Miles King</b>, channel the red-mist that rises from the fall of <b>The Grasslands Trusts</b> - let us ALL get behind this campaign and protect the World for future generations:<br>
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1. <b>PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION</b> <b><a href="http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1823&ea.campaign.id=27025">here</a>.</b><br>
A number of key policy decisions are a matter of weeks away, so please ACT NOW.<br>
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2. Read the Guest Blog by <b>Colin Raven</b>, CEO at <b><a href="http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/">Worcestershire Wildlife Trust</a></b>, on <b>Mark Avery's</b> site <b><a href="http://networkedblogs.com/Vy863">here</a>.</b><br>
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3. In a remarkable parallel to fallen warriors, <b>The Grassland Trust</b>, please read <b>The Wildlife Trusts' Grasslands</b> page to discover the declines, why grasslands matter and are a part of our heritage, and what needs to be done - <a href="http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/grasslands"><b>here</b></a><br>
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To <b>every member</b> of our amazing <b>wildlife organisation</b>, to everyone who is <b>passionate about wildlife</b>, to all those that wish for a <b>sustainable world</b> for our <b>children</b>, please, please <b><a href="http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1823&ea.campaign.id=27025">sign this petitition.</a></b><br>
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As we all push to move <b>nature</b> and <b>environment</b> towards the <b>centre of politics</b>, I also respectfully ask you to join and <b>support our UK wildlife charities</b>. They can all be found by following the links on our <b>Moving Mountains Nature Network</b> home page <b><a href="http://movingmountains4nature.blogspot.co.uk/">here</a></b>. They are all entering a crucial period, and perhaps need your support more than ever, in order to give nature the voice and level of protection across the UK, needed, given the current political climate.<br>
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<b>Thank you</b> as always for reading this article and for your support.<br>
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<b>Together, we really can make a difference!</b><br>
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<br>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-47256436399369816272014-03-27T02:35:00.000-07:002014-03-27T07:40:46.717-07:00"SAVE OUR GLEN" Help a passionate community hold onto their precious historic woodland & green space.<h3 style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4b4f4f; font-size: 15.199999809265137px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">"The Douglas Support is a great place full of wildlife. Local people of all ages go walking and also fishing on a daily basis. It is full of historic interest. Some of which are the remains of the historic douglas support that was once there. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Viewpark Glen ( the Douglas Support Estate) has been an important part in the lives of many of the residents of viewpark and Coatbridge, many children have had their adventures there, and is the last peice of natural woodland/green space left in the area. The area is still used by dog walkers, bird watchers and many who just enjoy being in nature. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">This petition has been started in the hope of putting a halt to the destruction of this historic sight, also we need to keep natural habitat for the wildlife and preserve this place of beauty. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Archaeology scotland have shown an iterest in this area, we need time to get the surveys done to allow the documentation of the historical sights within this glen. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Local residents use this for walks and cycle rides which is a vital part to help encourages a healthy lifestyle .</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">As a deprived area there is not a lot of things that the people can do free of charge the glen is something that brings hours of joy to many."</span></span></h3>
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The community has formed the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Douglas-support-viewpark-glen/153556961467336">VIEWPARK CONSERVATION GROUP TRUST</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/pictures-kids-families-protest-save-3253656">17th March 2014 Daily Record</a></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/news/local-headlines/glen-group-case-on-facebook-1-2905595">26th March 2014 Motherwell Times</a></b><br />
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The initial plan is to help prepare two suggested letters for submission to North Lanarkshire Council & the First Minister:</div>
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- a letter for local residents (focusing on the importance of the area under threat as an amenity, for it's heritage, woodland and important species. The submission would include alternative proposals that would better serve the whole community)</div>
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- a letter of support for use by campaigners across the UK. (This would include reference to the UK's commitments to biodiversity, the need to protect natural capital wherever possible (Industrial units ARE NOT A NECESSITY), the importance of green spaces to communities, for health and well-being, especially in deprived areas, and a focus on protected species)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">At this stage, there are several things that you can do to help save Viewpark Glen/Douglas Support Estate:</span></b><br />
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a. Please sign the existing petition. It only takes a minute, but it means so much to these children and their families. Spread the word and get others to sign. You can find the petition <b><a href="http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/alex-salmond-stop-the-destruction-of-our-historic-glen-douglas-support-estate">here</a>.</b></div>
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b. Interact with <b>Viewpark Conservation Group Trust </b>via facebook <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Douglas-support-viewpark-glen/153556961467336">here</a></b></div>
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c. Interact with <b>@saveourglen</b> on Twitter <b><a href="https://twitter.com/saveourglen">here</a>.</b> This is our main campaign front (we have 13,600 followers across the network including 3,500 amazing campaigners via <b><a href="https://twitter.com/MMNNActionUK">@MMNNActionUK</a></b>). </div>
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We cannot emphasise enough, the importance of every community joining and supporting their local and national wildlife organisations (They can all be found via the links on our Nature Networks home page <b><a href="http://movingmountains4nature.blogspot.co.uk/">here</a></b>). They give so much help and protection, once an important area becomes threatened, but also provide lots of help to enhance it's beauty and wildlife. There are also greenbelt action groups that are useful additions to your armory! Your community group could also create a "Maya Reserve" for a bright sustainable future <b><a href="http://www.mayaproject.org/the-problem/">here</a></b>.</div>
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Already, after just a few days, the following organisations have answered our call to assist and raise awareness for the residents of Viewpark and Coatbridge:</div>
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Former RSPB Conservation Director, and incredible voice for nature: <b><a href="http://markavery.info/">Mark Avery</a>.</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.mayaproject.org/" style="font-weight: bold;">Project Maya</a> - scientists offering what we see as the best world solution that allows people and planet to exist in perfect harmony using permaculture. Consider making your treasured local green spaces "Maya Reserves" <b><a href="http://www.mayaproject.org/the-problem/">here</a></b></div>
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<a href="http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/" style="font-weight: bold;">The Green Village</a> - campaigning for a greener future.</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/">Water of Leith Trust</a> , <a href="http://craftygreenpoet.blogspot.co.uk/">Juliet Wilson</a> </b>and the <a href="http://www.cammoresidentsassociation.org/" style="font-weight: bold;">Cammo Residents Association</a> -<b> </b>all wildlife warriors, helping to conserve the natural assets of Edinburgh. They have their own battle against development of land at Cammo. <b>Please everyone</b>, use the same team spirit and get behind them. To everyone in <b>Edinburgh</b>, please take part in the consultation process that is now scheduled for the period 3rd-6th April 2014. Full details can be found <b><a href="http://www.cammoresidentsassociation.org/page3.html">here</a>.</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.seedball.co.uk/">SEEDBALL</a> </b>enhancing the world by helping you produce wildflower gardens from seed</div>
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Emmy Award winning underwater cameraman "Billy" ( <b><a href="http://seawildearth.com/">"sea wild earth"</a></b> ) from <b>Bournemouth</b>.</div>
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Another rising wildlife cameraman <a href="http://www.timmitchellphotography.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Tim Mitchell</a>. Tim is trying to raise funds to produce a film about nature, to be shown in schools across <b>Shropshire</b>. If you can provide any help at all, including corporate sponsorship, please contact Tim <b><a href="http://www.timmitchellphotography.com/contactform.html">here</a></b></div>
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<b>Rixton Moss Friends (<a href="https://twitter.com/RixtonMoss">@RixtonMoss</a>)</b> from Warrington, Cheshire, who lost their fight to stop a clay pigeon shoot that will have an impact on a neighbouring <b><a href="http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/sssi/index.cfm">SSSI</a>. </b>Like true "wildlife warriors", they are continuing to record wildlife in the area, and the data will be used to assess the impact of the development.</div>
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Last but CERTAINLY not least, our amazing individual campaigners, that are gathering to help the cause. <b>Rose Ravenscroft (<a href="https://twitter.com/RavenscroftRose">@RavenscroftRose</a>)</b> is a fine example. She has been a tireless member of our <b><a href="https://twitter.com/MMNNActionUK">Twitter Action UK team</a> </b>and has shown that by adding her voice to a passionate team with a common cause, she is helping to change politics in the UK, as the "green vote" rises.</div>
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The above shows clearly that we <b>ALL</b> have the power to protect nature - from the Woodland Trust, which is No.1 for influencing <b><a href="https://www.leaderboarded.com/green-infrastructure#.UzPn3Kh_t8E">Green Infrastructure on Twitter</a></b>, through to us (our team is now at No.73 in the world!), and right down to the individuals that <b><a href="http://homes.rspb.org.uk/">give nature a home</a></b> in their gardens, and vote to protect wildlife.<br />
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<br />Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-5719769802676912322014-03-19T05:25:00.001-07:002014-03-19T06:32:21.614-07:00Are voters aware of the State of Nature? - Campaign to make sure that they are!<br />
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Recently <b>David Cameron</b> has stated that climate change is one of the <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/feb/26/climate-change-serious-threat-david-cameron-prime-ministers-questions"><b>most serious threats</b> </a>we face in the UK.<br />
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The battering that the country has taken this Winter has placed the power of nature, and the feeling that something is wrong into most people's minds.<br />
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At the same time, the <b>American Association for the Advancement of Science</b> has urged Americans to act swiftly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in a <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/18/climate-change-world-risk-irreversible-changes-scientists-aaas">rare intervention into a policy debate</a>.</b><br />
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Indeed, a leaked draft report from the <b>United Nations</b> warns that global warming will cause <b><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/official-prophecy-of-doom-global-warming-will-cause-widespread-conflict-displace-millions-of-people-and-devastate-the-global-economy-9198171.html">widespread conflict, displace millions of people and devastate the global economy</a>!</b><br />
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But what percentage of the public are actually aware that nature is declining at a rapid rate, and that this decline poses a risk to the future of mankind, since it provides our health, water, food, air and (relatively) stable weather?<br />
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The <b>Moving Mountains Nature Network </b>was "born" from the <b><a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/stateofnature_tcm9-345839.pdf">STATE OF NATURE</a> </b>report. Please take time to read it, or at least <b>Sir David Attenborough's</b> introduction, to get a feel for just how wounded Mother Nature is!!<br />
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The fact that Sir David's advice to stop the <b>Badger culling</b> was ignored, the fact that a 219 to one vote to stop the Badger culling was ignored and now the fact that the countryside is threatened by a massive trashing for the <b>High Speed Train 2 (HS2)</b> project, makes it little wonder that the general public are failing to understand the importance of <b><a href="https://www.gov.uk/ecosystems-services">Ecosystem Services</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.naturalcapitalforum.com/what-is-natural-capital">Natural Capital</a></b> to our future.<br />
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One thing is clear: if you present the facts to someone, they pretty much instantly care. We have an instinctive bond with nature, which is only being torn apart by politicians. Once someone is switched on to nature's cause, it inevitably leads towards a desire for a more sustainable lifestyle.<br />
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The general public DO CARE for our children's world. They deserve to be well informed, and for their family's sake, once they form an opinion, it should be acted upon, without ignorance. Politicians ignore scientists, which sounds crazy, but should that be allowed to happen when such ignorance threatens the population that voted them in?<br />
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We have witnessed individuals who care for people and planet being insulted by others using bullying tactics, but failing to answer our question as to whether the cost of damage to Ecosystem Services through mass destruction has been included in the cost-benefit analysis of the HS2 project.<br />
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I have a sixteen year old son who is studying sustainable economics and permaculture. I will not allow his passion for protection of the world and harmony between commerce and nature to be in vain. We have to leave a healthy world for future generations.<br />
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We are therefore asking for you to take the following actions, if you support our views:<br />
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<b>1. Spread the word!:</b> Use all methods of communication to inform the world regarding the state of nature, from lunch with your mates, to areas of your blogs, websites and media, that make space for nature information. If you need an emblem, then use ours (as long as it is used for protection of nature) or you can download the extinction symbol <a href="http://www.extinctionsymbol.info/"><b>here</b></a><br />
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2. <b>Join, support and volunteer for your local wildlife group</b>. This is so important!! It was the actions of <a href="http://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/how-you-can-help"><b>Derbyshire Wildlife Trust</b></a> and an alliance of wildlife groups that have managed to halt the destruction of the <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-26601182">Sanctuary Local Nature Reserve</a>.</b> To find all of our wildlife organisations, you can visit our <a href="http://movingmountains4nature.blogspot.co.uk/"><b>MMNN home page</b></a> and view the comprehensive list of links.<br />
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3. <b>Vote Green!!!</b> Vote for candidates that have a passion for nature and sustainable living and economics! If the 6 million members of wildlife organisations and millions more who value our children's world use their vote to protect nature, then the voice will rise and be seen and respected. We are designing a letter that you can use to send to election candidates so please feel free to add a comment at the bottom of this article or email us at <a href="mailto:mmnnactionuk@gmail.com"><b>mmnnactionuk@gmail.com</b></a> telling us what issues you feel should be included, so that you can receive assurances that they will be addressed by candidates. You can add your voice to our <a href="https://twitter.com/MMNNActionUK"><b>Twitter team</b></a> which is using a <b><a href="http://mmnnactionuk.blogspot.co.uk/p/using-power-of-twitter-to-protect.html">special set of team rules</a> </b>to raise awareness and build the voice for nature.<br />
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4. <b>Join a "STOP HS2" action group</b>. HS2 really will destroy habitat, greenbelt, heritage assets and wildlife across a massive swathe of the country, and it appears that there is little regard for the adverse effects this will have on nature and human health. You can see the arguments and get involved via the <a href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/"><b>HS2 Action Alliance</b></a> or <b><a href="http://stophs2.org/">STOP HS2</a>.</b><br />
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5. <b>To all naturalists, ecologists, patch watchers and wildlife bloggers:</b> please get involved in our awareness case study. We are testing to see if the information that the public use to assess the <b>STATE OF NATURE</b> is correct or misleading. Our research has discovered a perfect example, and given the importance of what is at stake (food security, water quality, air quality, public health etc), it is certainly vital that the public are getting the right information.<br />
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An individual who is considering the arguments for and against HS2 or any other issue that has an impact on nature, might put "nature" into google and then have a look at the <b>Natural England </b>(government's advisor) site, which appears on the first page of google results. To get a feel for the state of nature, let's assume they decide to take a look at the information regarding the <b><a href="http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/sssi/reportAction.cfm?Report=sdrt15&Category=N&Reference=0">state of English Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)</a> </b>(designated sites of importance to wildlife), in order to see whether nature is really in trouble.<br />
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Given that the <a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/stateofnature_tcm9-345839.pdf"><b>2013 STATE OF NATURE </b></a> report found that half of wildlife species assessed in the UK have suffered a strong reduction in abundance or distribution, we found it amazing that the Natural England information states that only 0.95% of the TOTAL AREA of ALL SSSIs is declining in condition, and that a massive 96.96% meets <b>PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT (PSA)</b> targets (because their condition is IMPROVING!!).<br />
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As regular followers will be aware, we have suspended our local nature networks, because we believe that nature requires more protection at a national level (work will recommence after the local elections). We are planning a walk that will raise awareness of the <b>STATE OF NATURE</b> and raise money for a community fund that will help people understand the importance of nature, and assist with conservation work on and around an SSSI. I trust that you will agree that this case study will be of benefit to our work and nature's cause. It's all about public awareness and understanding.<br />
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If you have good local knowledge regarding a LEGALLY accessible <b>SSSI</b> near you, please let us have your views as to whether you support the condition assessments that appear on the Natural England Site for that SSSI. You can access the Natural England information <a href="http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/sssi/reportIndex.cfm"><b>here</b></a>. We would really appreciate if you could spread the word so that we get as much feedback as possible. All information will be treated confidentially, and the results will be expressed and shared without reference to contributors, for the good of nature. Please submit your views to <a href="mailto:mmnnactionuk@gmail.com"><b>mmnnactionuk@gmail.com</b></a><br />
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N.B: images of <b>Clayhanger SSSI </b>kindly provided by Laura Moseley. You can see more of her work <a href="http://lauramoseleyportfolio.tumblr.com/"><b>here</b></a><br />
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<br />Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-68115862617482258852014-03-02T19:01:00.000-08:002014-03-02T19:04:41.860-08:00Badger Culling - Update, Events & CampaignsNo doubt most campaigners are aware of disgraceful reports that are available under the<b> freedom of information act</b>, in relation to the<b> trial culls</b>. For those that have missed them, you can access them via the <b>"STOP THE CULL"</b> website<a href="http://badger-killers.co.uk/natural-england-foi-reveal-catalog-of-failures/"> here</a><br />
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The fight is by no means over, despite these appalling outcomes.<br />
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A new<b> national campaign</b> has been launched by<b> "Operation Badger"</b>. This allows you to <b>find petitions </b>for<b> your area</b>. However if your council doesn't have a petition, then you can <b>"Become a Badger Champion" </b>by setting one up in your area. This is especially important, because the general rule is that you have to be a local resident to sign a council petition, although there is usually an option to sign where, for instance, you visit relatives, or take regular trips/holidays in the area.<br />
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The aim is to create a <b>network across England</b>. You can access this highly informative site<a href="http://www.b-r-a-v-e.co.uk/operationbadger/"> here</a><br />
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You can find details of all planned Badger events via The Badger Trust <a href="http://www.badgerevents.org.uk/">here</a><br />
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You can also visit Brian May's<b> "SAVE ME"</b> site, which as you would expect, is packed with information and updates<a href="http://www.save-me.org.uk/"> here</a><br />
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<br />Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-40917701454890553362014-02-08T02:07:00.003-08:002014-02-08T03:14:08.164-08:00Suffolk AONB Threatened by SOLAR FARM - YES to RENEWABLES - NO to INAPPROPRIATE LOCATIONS - DEADLINE 19/2/14!!!<b>Update: 8th February 2014:</b><br />
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An application has been submitted to <b>Babergh District Council</b>, Suffolk for a <b>65 acre SOLAR FARM</b> on <b>Roger's Farm, Newton Green, Suffolk.</b><br />
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This looks like a <b>TEST CASE</b> for application of the <b>DCLG Guidelines</b>, and should therefore concern ALL lovers of <b>NATURE, AONBs and unspoiled countryside ACROSS THE UK. </b>Please therefore get involved <b>NOW:</b></div>
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Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-83674621735855880142014-02-07T23:40:00.000-08:002014-02-07T23:42:01.541-08:00North Kent Marshes/Thames Estuary - Airport Expansion ThreatsOn <b>17th December 2013</b> a Government Commission produced it's Interim Report setting out <b>THREE </b>short-listed options regarding a proposals for <b>airport expansion</b>:<br />
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Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-37069448895748843712014-02-06T01:58:00.000-08:002014-02-06T02:00:29.299-08:00Tristan Reid - 1,000 miles in Memory of Martha - OPERATION TURTLE DOVEThe <b>Turtle Dove</b> has declined by a staggering <b>93% since the 1970's</b>.<br />
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You can keep up to date with the progress of <b>Tristan's</b> campaign <a href="http://www.theinkednaturalist.co.uk/category/blog/martha/">here</a><br />
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<b>Operation Turtle Dove</b> was launched on 10th May 2012, and is a project partnered by The <a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/">RSPB</a>, <a href="http://www.conservationgrade.org/">Conservation Grade</a>, <a href="http://www.pensthorpetrust.org.uk/">Pensthorpe Conservation Trust</a> and <a href="http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/">Natural England</a>. You can find out more about this initiative <a href="http://operationturtledove.org/the-project">here</a>.Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-43978400463219376342014-02-06T01:07:00.002-08:002014-02-06T01:08:59.909-08:00Bee Kind - Make Your Garden Friendlier to BumblebeesThis is a fantastic initiative by <b>Bumblebee Conservation Trust</b><br />
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Find a score for your garden and then discover ways to make it friendlier for bees <a href="http://beekind.bumblebeeconservation.org/">here</a>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-22442376244081262552014-02-06T00:36:00.003-08:002014-02-06T00:37:51.627-08:00Plantlife UK - Road Verge Campaign<b>Plantlife </b>is a national organisation that is speaking up for our <b>wild flowers, plants and fungi.</b><br />
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They are running this campaign to manage <b>road verges </b>for <b>wildlife</b>.<br />
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Find out why <b>road verges </b>are important to wildlife <a href="http://www.plantlife.org.uk/roadvergecampaign/why_are_road_verges_so_important">here</a><br />
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Add your name to the petition for beautiful flowering road verges <a href="http://www.plantlife.org.uk/roadvergecampaign">here</a><br />
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Write a letter to <b>YOUR council </b>to tell them about the importance of managing road verges for wildlife <a href="http://www.plantlife.org.uk/roadvergecampaign/write_to_your_council">here</a>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-50193116318030887862014-02-05T23:38:00.000-08:002014-02-05T23:39:16.643-08:00STOP HS2 - Add your voice to STOP Destruction of UK CountrysideYou can get full details of the case against HS2 from the <b>HS2 Action Alliance</b> <a href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/case-against-hs2/">here</a><br />
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You can sign up as a supporter of the <b>HS2 Action Alliance</b> <a href="http://www.hs2actionalliance.org/sign-up/">here</a></div>
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Find out ways that you can help stop HS2 <a href="http://stophs2.org/news/7221-ways-stop-hs2">here</a> via <b>STOP HS2</b></div>
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The <b>Woodland Trust </b>has a wide range of articles & resources regarding the <b>MASSIVE</b> impact of HS2 on our <b>natural heritage</b> <a href="http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/learn/threats-to-our-woodland/human-impact/high-speed-2/">here</a></div>
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Discover the impact of HS2 on wildlife <a href="http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/HS2">here</a> via <b>The Wildlife Trusts</b>.</div>
Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-52166382395130850742014-02-04T06:05:00.001-08:002014-02-05T07:56:53.516-08:00Licensing of Upland Grouse Moors and Gamekeepers - Vote to Stop Illegal Persecution of Birds of Prey - Deadline 27/02/2014!!<u><b>Update: 4th february 2014</b></u><br />
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Find out more about the persecution of <b>UK Birds of Prey</b> by visiting <b>Raptor Persecution Scotland</b> <a href="http://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/">here</a><br />
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<b>Vote</b> for the licensing of <b>upland Grouse moors</b> and <b>gamekeepers</b> <a href="http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/46473">here</a> - only takes a moment and the deadline is 10:30 on 27/02/2014!!Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-65712129698531240972014-02-04T05:22:00.000-08:002014-02-04T05:22:24.966-08:00Stop Poisoning Britain's Barn Owls - Petition by The Barn Owl Trust <u><b>Update: 4th february 2014</b></u><br />
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This is a <b>petition</b> to Mike Penning MP - Minister responsible for <b>Pesticide Regulation</b>.<br />
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Find out more about this campaign from The Barn Owl Trust <a href="http://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/infopage.html?Id=343">here</a><br />
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Sign the petition to protect our beautiful Barn Owls <a href="https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/To_Mike_Penning_MP_and_the_Health_and_Safety_Executive_Save_Britains_Barn_Owls">here</a>Chris Millwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580469429910489356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8025934253986680770.post-84183836270834091362014-02-04T04:44:00.000-08:002014-02-05T08:18:45.631-08:00HASHTAG Hatherley and Shurdington Action Group - Green Belt Action re proposed 800 house development <u><b>Update: 4th February 2014</b></u><br />
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The <b>Hatherley and Shurdington Action Group</b> are looking for unity against proposals to build 800 houses between <b>Up Hatherley Way </b>and <b>Chargrove Lane</b>.<br />
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Read <b>Goucestershire Echo article</b> of 1st December 2013 <a href="http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Objectors-Hashtag-meet-plans-nearly-800-homes/story-20246133-detail/story.html">here</a><br />
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Follow <b>HASHTAG CHARGROVE</b> - <b>Hatherley and Shurdington Triangle Action Group</b> on <b>Facebook</b> <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Hashtag-Chargrove/381779971947674">here</a><br />
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Follow <b>HASHTAG CHARGROVE</b> on <b>Twitter</b> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtagchargrve">here </a><br />
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