The 7th Quinquennial Review of protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 has been published bit.ly/4b3g5js The Government response to the report was released today. bit.ly/48Wjiib

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What's the perfect #ChristmasGift for the plant-lover in your life? If they're not already #BSBImembers, how about a year's membership of @bsbibotany.bsky.social? Choose a printed membership pack, posted to your loved one, or a digital pack pinging into their Inbox on Christmas Day. bsbi.org/gift

📖Invasive alien species affect biodiversity

Not long now until our 15th #NewYearPlantHunt! From 1 - 4 January, let's head out and see how many wild or naturalised plants we can find in bloom. Resources to help us: bsbi.org/take-part/ac... The data we collect will deepen our understanding of how our plants are responding to a changing climate.

I'm just over 100 days as the leader of the Green Party. We've had several polls where we're in second place above Labour. And today we found out we are closing in on overtaking Labours membership. Then we're coming for Reform. Join.greenparty.org.uk

Interesting thread discussing the pros & cons of #BNG. @jo-the-botanist.bsky.social says she's "in two minds" - what do you think? Add a reply below to contribute to the discussion.

@floodplainmead.bsky.social might be interested in this. Thank you

Mottled Shieldbug (Rhaphigaster nebulosa) from pollarded Sallow branch 28/11/25. New site record #ThamesRdWetland SMINC in London Boro Bexley, managed by @thames21.bsky.social Feeds on various decidous trees. First found in UK in London area 2010, following increase on near continent. (Pic Elio G)

If you care at all about wildlife please sign and share this petition to end peat-based compost sales in the UK. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... Lowland raised bogs are one of the rarest habitat types in the UK, peat is not needed for growing.

A new study shows that over 90% of insect biomass declines are driven by shrinking species numbers, posing a risk to ecosystem function. www.idiv.de/majority-of-... #biodiversity

Thanks to Garden BirdWatchers we know that historically, Redwings are most likely to be reported in gardens during December. These winter migrants visit the UK to escape the colder conditions further north and feast on the remaining autumn berries. Report your garden sightings at www.bto.org/gbw 🪶

And for more of this ferntastic guest, follow Dr. @fernway.bsky.social 🌿💚

Very well organised with real challenges eg: the need for plants to be included in schools, the hope for the GCSE in ntrl history,FUN and FIELDWORK are vital, training for BNG surveys, AI - what it can do for you AND vice- versa and the use of botany in land management and climate change.

The lovely Paul Ashton reflecting on the role of botany today. #BSBI

Top investigative work here

It has taken over two years for @vc40ladybirds.bsky.social & I to attract another Willow Ladybird (Scymnus limbatus), an extremely small & elusive species, to the refugia we designed in an attempt to learn more about them. It has been a long wait but we found one yesterday, plus an Anthocorid bug

🪱 Today's #InvasiveAlienSpecies is Platydemus manokwari, the New Guinea Flatworm. 📍 It is a versatile and adaptive predator that has few natural limiting factors. 👉 It feeds on a variety of invertebrates and land snails, potentially altering the soil food web. #IASinEurope #UnionConcernSpecies

Woohoooo 💚💚💚@sarahwhild.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-...

Am I allowed a bit more shameless self-publicity? Available for pre-order! 💚 @pelagic.bsky.social pelagicpublishing.com/products/the...

@pickeletto.bsky.social will love this post

www.therockpoolproject.co.uk seems like a fabulous project recording rockpool data! Presenting @nbntrust.bsky.social

Simon Pickles @teamneyedc.bsky.social Telling us about @nfbr.bsky.social.

@nfbr.bsky.social also gets a shout out along with @natsca.bsky.social , ALERC, iRECORD, BRC, CEH….. great to see such a great talk integrating fab Peter ships in recording and communicating biological data. Love being T @nbntrust.bsky.social today.

FSC publications Atlas series is such a great way of looking at national distribution www.field-studies-council.org/shop/publica... at the @nbntrust.bsky.social . Thanks Martin! @kitenet.bsky.social

@bsbibotany.bsky.social getting praise from @kitenet.bsky.social for the fabulous Atlas and how plant data is communicated.

@bsbibotany.bsky.social getting loads of mentions @nbntrust.bsky.social . Huge data set and associated hard work now integrated and being used. @nhm.org and John Tweddle celebrating the relationship ships between organisations in the NBN.

Well sitting in the 25th year of @nbntrust.bsky.social and meeting up with lively people AND pleased to see that @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social still sponsor an NBN prize.

Just donated to this because @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social told me to and because I'm not going out for any staff meals or whatever this Christmas. Most of you would probably be happier missing your work do and donating to this too.

Checked out our shiny new website yet? bsbi.org New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID? We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area. Seasoned botanist? All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!

Sussex Wildlife Trust CEO Chris Corrigan speaks to ITV Meridian about how bio-bead pollution from Southern Water's wastewater treatment plant is impacting wildlife at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Bats are part of culture and art across the world. cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/...

I just want a government that is morally *better* than this.

Our AIDGAP sale is back! 🌿 Save up to 25% on selected identification guides and atlases — from plant galls to wasps, perfect for autumn and winter learning. Shop now: buff.ly/IRByfaa

🌿 SAVE THE DATE! 🌿  Join us for the TVERC Spring Recorders’ Conference: Nature & Data - Connecting People, Places and Records on Saturday 21st March 2026! Enjoy inspiring talks, updates, and networking. More details to follow soon!

Such fantastic resources and opportunities here biologicalrecording.co.uk/biological-r...! great work @biologicalrecording.co.uk!

Steve Reed has told Labour MPs to vote down amendment to the new planning bill intended to protect British wildlife and its habitats from destruction. First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

2025 British & Irish Botanical Conference #BIBConf25 takes place at Edge Hill University on Saturday 29 November. We have a fabulous programme lined up for plant-lovers! Exhibits & 8 talks inc. a keynote by Prof John Rodwell (of NVC fame). Programme & bookings: www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...

Watching Labour MPs take a wrecking ball to nature makes me so angry & so sad. Their action tonight voting down amendments to the #PlanningBill intended to protect wildlife & habitats from destruction is so reckless & so counterproductive. People didn’t vote Labour for this 👇

Ooh at last! Should be on everyone’s bookshelf.

Ooh very exciting @bsbibotany.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/botani...

Can't make the @dipteristsforum.bsky.social Dipterist Day 2025 in Cambridge this Saturday 15th November - fear not! Sign up through the link in the page below and we'll send you the recordings. The wonders of Modern technology... dipterists.org.uk/events/dipte... Please share the love ❤️

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