Conserv@tion - The monthly review of wildlife conservation in Britain

[David Brear]

The latest addition to your bookmarks - Conserv at tion is the
successor to Wild Flower News. In deference to the broad
coverage of wildlife conservation matters in Britain, the name has
been changed and there's a new easier-to read format too.

The review will still veer towards botanical coverage but will
include any matters of general conservation concern. 

'Letters to the Editor' will be welcome, to:
editor at wharfe.demon.co.uk

This month's headlines include:

A new botany
Environmentalists admit defeat on Cairn Gorm  
Plantlife saves one of England's last meadows  
Quarry companies stonewall  
'Wildlife must not get in the way of people' - Sewel  
New conservation initiative for Scotland  
A helping hand to grow local trees  
Snowdon success  
Pony power at Newborough
Kent Marshes saved
Contamination no threat to marine life  
Climate - yes, it's a problem, government admits  
What was it like? Ask the trees  
Country Landowners resent new hedge laws  
New aid package for livestock farmers  

Houses or heritage?  
A new Wildlife Bill  
A greener government?  
Ground water gets more protection 

Science Review: 
Trees are growing together  
Plastic flowers!  
Plants look out  
The plants hit back  
Plants provide a litmus test for radiation  
Lignin lite!  
Don't underestimate the mushrooms  

Botanic Gardens strike hitting hard  
A partridge or a pear tree for Christmas?  

The Genetically modified crops - latest page includes the
Monsanto embarrassment, Asda confirms its ban on GM foods,
the latest revision of the Seed List regulations, and the European
view.

The Books Latest page has details of 21 new books, CD's and a
video, all of interest to wildlife enthusiasts.

Please take a look and let us know what you think!

David Brear

The Wild Flower Page
http://www.wharfe.demon.co.uk/wildflwr.htm
Conserv at tion - The monthly review of wildlife conservation in Britain
http://www.wharfe.demon.co.uk/news1.htm