THINK the RSPB is all about birds? Think again. A series of weekly Zoom online meetings for everyone interested in sustaining and improving the local…
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Handy Andy lends a hand for peat’s sake!
ANDY Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, joined a team of volunteers lending a hand to a partnership restoring the peat bogs above Saddleworth. The group…
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Tree planting project at Dove Stone Reservoir set to grow
“A SIGNIFICANT number” of trees are to be planted around Dove Stone Reservoir beauty spot in Greenfield as part of a wider project to plant…
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Are you ready to #BigGardenBirdwatch
DO you know your sparrows from your siskins? Can you spot a greenfinch or a blackbird? Then get ready to take part in the RSPB’s…
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Shot red kite ‘like balloon bursting’ near Saddleworth Moor
A RED kite seen falling from the sky accompanied by the sound of gunshots is the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving birds…
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For peat’s sake! Chris reports on Saddleworth moorland success
TV PRESENTER Chris Packham put Saddleworth’s moorland under the spotlight during the recent BBC Springwatch series. As reported in the May edition of the Independent,…
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Prestigious conservation award for work at Dovestone Reservoir
GREENFIELD’S iconic Dovestone Reservoir has earned RSPB and United Utilities recognition for nature conservation efforts. Their partnership conservation project received accolades at this year’s Chartered…
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Pick up your binoculars for Beginners Bird Watching Walk at Dovestone Reservoir
PICK up your binoculars for a ‘Beginners Bird Watching Walk’ at Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield on Sunday, April 15 from 10.30am to 1pm. Join the…
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RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is back for 2018
EAGLE-EYED bird lovers are being encouraged to scour the skies for a huge bird watching survey. All are invited to join in with the RSPB’s…
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Peak District volunteer scientists receive award and £2,000 grant
VOLUNTEER scientists in the Peak District and South Pennines have won the prestigious 2017 Campaign for National Parks ‘Park Protector’ award, collecting a £2,000 grant. …
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