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February 2021
YACWAG’s bird man, Trevor Riddle, has written a lovely little guide full of colour photos about the birds of Yatton and Congresbury and where to go to see them. Any profit will go to YACWAG’s funds. The book costs £5 and is available in Yatton Post Office and Yatton News ("Clive's"). Alternatively they can be hand delivered or posted to you as required. To do this please email contact@yacwag.org.uk
February & March 2021
These three talks are given by local experts about the interaction between people and wildlife here in North Somerset as part of YAWAG’s educational programme. These talks will be given using Zoom the web-based video conferencing tool that allows users to meet online and will require either a desktop PC, a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ONLINE TALKS
Thursday 11th February 2021 7.30pm
Nikki Jones: Can planting trees really stop Climate Change?
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84963458707
Meeting ID: 849 6345 8707
Nikki Jones is a well-known speaker on Climate Change. Almost all of Avon’s woodland has disappeared over the last few centuries. Trees take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and protect the valuable soil beneath. By growing thousands of new trees we can take a significant step in the battle against a climate disaster.
Nikki will be talking about the work of Avon Needs Trees, the charity she has helped set up, and the principle of tree planting to mitigate the effects of Climate Change. Avon Needs Trees is a registered charity (No. 1184386) based in Bristol that is buying land in the Bristol-Avon Catchment Area for reforesting. Planting trees will sequester carbon from the air, enhance biodiversity and provide natural flood management, as well as water and air quality improvement, and more public amenity space.
By growing thousands of new trees we can take a significant step in the battle against a climate disaster.
UPCOMING TALKS
Thursday 4th March 2021 7.30pm
Chris Sperring MBE: The Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81545588559
Meeting ID: 815 4558 8559
The impact of Climate Change on Wildlife is the subject of David Attenborough documentaries and much handwringing by celebrities and broadcasters alike. We know that weather patterns world-wide are becoming more and more extreme. But what is the impact here in North Somerset? 
Expert wildlife conservationist Chris Sperring MBE works for the Hawk and Owl Trust. Chris also presents and broadcasts on TV and Radio and lectures on a wide range of subjects. He is a wildlife photographer and writes articles for magazines and newspapers.
Thursday 25th March 7.30pm
Sarah Dale: Planning for Biodiversity
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84963282466
Meeting ID: 849 6328 2466
Join local Ecologist Sarah Dale to learn about the role of the planning system in delivering good outcomes for biodiversity. Concerns relating to biodiversity are often raised in relation to local planning applications and allocations. Sarah will explain how Local Authorities consider nature conservation and will include a discussion of the influence of local knowledge and public engagement. 
It is a rapidly evolving area with the recent Ecological Emergency declarations locally and forthcoming national policy and Environment Bill. Sarah has worked for various Local Planning Authorities as an Ecology Officer since 2011, responding to over 800 applications, and will use several examples which are of relevance in the local context.
