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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · 1d

🚨New blog! 👉🏼 shorturl.at/WFEuH
🍂 Woodland creation, winter prep, and a fresh approach to biodiversity 🌳
The Forestry Commission has had a busy summer—and there’s a free webinar coming up that could shape the future of private woodlands.

#ForestryEngland #NatureRecovery #Nottingham

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · 6d

🦋Grizzled Skipper habitat work is back on track—literally! 🚂
Volunteers are transforming old railway sidings into butterfly havens by exposing egg-laying plants and sowing food sources.
Read the blog to find out more: nottsbag.org.uk/blog/

#GrizzledSkipper #ButterflyConservation #Habitatrestoration

Small brown butterfly with a pretty white spotted pattern on its wings

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · 7d

🌿Floodplain restoration, species discovery and wetland improvements - it’s been a busy quarter for Nottinghamshire County and Broxtowe Borough Councils 🌊🦋

Read more 👉 nottsbag.org.uk/blog/

#FloodResilience #WetlandRestoration #BroxtoweWildlife #NatureRecovery #Nottinghamshire #BroxtoweCouncil

Aerial view showing a housing estate on the right, fields on the left, and in between a meandering brook in the middle, which has been placed there for flood relief.

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Jul 14

We’re making great progress tackling Himalayan Balsam across Nottinghamshire this year, thanks to our volunteers, local organisations, and partners.

From Spa Ponds to the River Trent, we’re helping native flora reclaim their space.

Read more on the Notts BAG blog: nottsbag.org.uk/2025/07/14/h...

Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Jul 11

The native Black Poplar is one of Britain’s rarest trees - fewer than 7,000 remain in the UK, and females are especially scarce. In Nottinghamshire, a group is taking action to reverse the decline.

Read about the work and why it matters on the Notts BAG website here: nottsbag.org.uk/2025/07/11/b...

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Nick Crouch @notbirdingnick.bsky.social · Mar 23

No Kittiwakes through Langford Lowfields when I was there today, but some nice birding here (and at Collingham Pits) over the weekend, including Friday’s Little Gull, my first LRP, Wheatear and Sand Martins of the spring, plus 1 Ruff, 1 Ringed Plover and 3 Avocets #ukbirding #birds #nottsbirding

Ruff (with Cormorant, Shelduck and Coot).

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Mar 19

The Notts BAG Woodland Forum Event is now open for booking! On Monday 7th April, with talks from organisations such as The Woodland Trust and @nottswildlife.bsky.social.
For more info, head to Notts BAG webpage: nottsbag.org.uk/.../notts-ba...
Email [email protected] to book your place.

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Mar 17

A record number of Oil Beetles found at Newstead Abbey cricket pitch! Read about why this is a brilliant discovery and why these beetles are so special: nottsbag.org.uk/2025/03/17/a...

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Mar 10

Find out how Center Parcs are helping their special batty guests feel right at home! Read the blog article here: nottsbag.org.uk/2025/03/07/t...

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 28

Nottingham City Council have been creating the open spaces that the native to Nottingham reptile slowworm thrives in. Read about the slowworm habitat works at Beeston Sidings here on the Notts BAG website: nottsbag.org.uk/2025/02/19/p...

Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 28

Spring crocuses have bloomed, reaching for the sunshine and soaking up the warm weather. Spring is on it's way! Beautiful pictures from around Nottingham city.

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

Many thanks to NTU student Shashwat Mohapatra for creating this video on the 2024 Notts BAG Forum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O6Tj_Z3uxg

All of the talks from the event have now also been uploaded to our Youtube channel!

Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

The Sherwood Forest Trust share how they are working with other organisations to restore 'Clipstone Old Quarter'...https://nottsbag.org.uk/2022/01/18/working-to-restore-clipstone-old-quarter/ @SherwoodTrust @Nottswildlife @ForestryEngland

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

Upcoming grizzled skipper work parties have now been updated on our website. Take a look and let us know via the email if you'd like to join us on any of the dates! https://nottsbag.org.uk/events/

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

These include the focal areas of Clipstone, Erewash Catchment, Idle Valley, Leen Catchment and the Trent Valley. The Cotgrave Forest talk will be uploaded as soon as possible. Once again, thank you to all of the presenters who took part on the day and enjoy watching!

Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

talks focus on Nottinghamshire focal areas...

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

Talks from the Notts BAG Annual Forum Event held earlier in the year have now been published on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYsI3dHVKZmaIlxYVVRC6ZvHV0407RxJc. 'Rewilding and Landscape Scale Approaches to Biodiversity' was the theme of the day and the...

Notts BAG Annual Forum March 2021

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

https://nottsbag.org.uk/2021/12/21/miner2major-project-supports-habitat-improvements-in-mansfield/

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

Checkout our latest blog which shares the great work of the Forest Town Nature Conservation Group, supported by the Miner2Major Landscape Partnership, to undertake habitat improvements in the Mansfield area...

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

Checkout our latest blog sharing how students at NTU have created wildflower areas within Brackenhurst Campus: https://nottsbag.org.uk/2021/12/06/students-develop-wildflower-areas-around-halls-of-residence/
@NTU_ARES

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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

An excellent day at Osberton Grange learning about hedge management from expert Nigel Adams. Nigel shared a wealth of knowledge, including the life cycle of hedges and how sympathetic management can maintain hedges for the future. This information will help when surveying …

Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

Check out our latest blog piece on how the use of a remote mower has helped to manage species-rich grasslands in the borough of Rushcliffe https://nottsbag.org.uk/2021/11/18/remote-mower-helps-manage-species-rich-grassland-in-rushcliffe-borough/

@Rushcliffe
@Nottswildlife
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Notts BAG @nottsbag.bsky.social · Feb 25

Great to see Notts Bat Group benefitting from funding from the Miner2Major project. The funding will help the group to increase their knowledge of bats in the Sherwood Area. Read more about this on the Notts BAG website. https://nottsbag.org.uk/blog/

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