The first of these campaigns is the UN’s International Year of Biodiversity, in the UK, IYB has over 200 partners ranging from universities, rural associations, media organisations and museums to theatre companies and artists.
The second of the core themes for the feature is the Campaign for the Farmed Environment. This campaign was launched in November 2009 and includes all the leading farming and rural organisations as key partners. They are working together to encourage farmers and land managers to voluntarily adopt important land management practices that will benefit the environment.
Displays include
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Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group - the UK's leading provider of conservation and environmental advice to farmers and landowners. Find out more about their work and how you can make a difference to our environment.
Woodland Trust
Wildlife Trust
Stonesfield Owl Rescue - A display of live owls with experts explaining the habitats, feeding patterns and breeding programmes of the owls.
Beeware - will have a bee hive with hive cam in operation and will be selling honey products.
Daphne Neville Otters - Daphne Neville will have her famous otters on display and will demonstrate how these enchanting creatures are returning to our streams and countryside.
British Waterfowl Association - will have a display of live waterfowl with experts to provide information on the birds and advice on keeping and breeding.
Pond Conservation Trust - working to prevent the extinction of Britain's most endangered freshwater plants and animals, the Pond Preservation Trust supports the 80 most endangered UK Biodiversity Action Plan species that can be found in or around ponds.
Exploring Nature
This informative and interactive feature has something for all the family. The focus for the feature is on two major campaigns that have a strong and direct relevance to the countryside.
