There’s a bit of a theme emerging in some of the last few posts – summed up as business and birds (and biodiversity of course). It’s not really a surprise, as we are still coming to terms with the implications of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in which he fingered the environment and efforts to keep it going as factor in holding Britain back. Regulation may (and should) stop wrong options being taken – but their real value lies as much in providing the clarity and context for ensuring that the natural world is not the automatic loser.
A recent post showed that it’s possible to plan to develop ports whilst respecting the important natural environment that is bound to be close by – as both ships and wildlife both rather depend on the coast.
Another story that caught my eye is this one, our partnership with building materials company, CEMEX. We have years of experience of working with the aggregates industry – to huge mutual benefit.
Great crested grebe with chick on board - Picture by Chris Gomersall/RSPB Images
Back in the day, it was the spread of gravel pits that laid the foundation for the recovery of great-created grebes (forced to the brink in the UK by hunting for their feathers). Today there is recognition that working with companies that are stepping up for nature, like CEMEX, can give us hope that we can make a real difference for nature.
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