Rewilding research project at Nettlecombe Court
Our centre at Nettlecombe Court in Somerset is home to a 50-year standing succession project, inviting comparison of the ecology, flora and fauna of grazed…
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Field Studies Council launches new primary ‘Become a Climate Ambassador’ course
Written by Jo Harris, Education ManagerWhy do children need to learn about the climate crisis?Last November the World Meteorological Organisation published data stating that…
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How do we save our seas?
Gem Simmons, Tutor at Rhyd-y-Creuau Marine ecosystems occupy over 70% of our planet’s biosphere making it the largest biome in the world. In fact,…
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National Marine Mammal Rescue Day
Today is a day to celebrate the efforts of those who are proactive in caring for our oceans and those who have a positive impact…
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Duke Of Edinburgh students from Derwen College plant trees sponsored by Castle Minibus
Guest Blog writer: Lucy LaversMatt Hawes, National Estates Manager at the FSC, demonstrated how to plant the trees, and protect them with a cane and…
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10 Ways to Reduce Waste at Christmas
With Christmas festivities just around the corner for most of us it’s a time of frenzied shopping whether it’s for turkey and sprouts or…
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How can you Reduce Your Carbon Impact?
At FSC we are working hard to reduce our carbon emissions across all our learning locations in a number of ways including making our…
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Castle Minibus helps reduce carbon footprint with 1,500 new trees at FSC
Castle Minibus are generously providing 1,500 new trees to FSC, which will be planted at FSC Preston Montford in Shropshire over the next three years.
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Renewable Energy from Ecotricity
Around 95% of FSC buildings are supplied with green electricity from Ecotricity.Ecotricity are Britain’s greenest energy company. They supply 100% renewable electricity and carbon…
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Residential Camp set to Equip Students With Climate Change Skills
At FSC we are looking forward to hosting the upcoming five-day-long Climate Change Ambassador course for students aged 16 upwards at our marine research centre,…