Comes from Controlled heather burn During the recent Westminster moorland burning debate, in relation to tackling climate change and carbon release, Olivia Blake MP (Sheffield, Hallam, Labour) discussed multiple statistics about burning, including: Is the hon. Member| What the Science Says
Where the claim came from Recent discussions over the struggles facing Scottish capercaillie have intensified, with conversations centring on the threats facing the birds. The role of predation in capercaillie…| What the Science Says
Where the claim came from It is commonly stated that some 71% of land area in the UK is agricultural, with a recent example including an article from Sky News1. Although…| What the Science Says
Curlew are a priority species of conservation concern in the UK due to a recent severe and rapid decline in population. The effects of tree planting (afforestation) on breeding curlew…| What the Science Says
Where the claim came from The claim that wildlife crime reports increased throughout Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020 has been made by multiple sources such as National Geographic1, The Guardian2 and other…| What the Science Says
Ancient and veteran trees (AVTs) stand in our landscapes, watching them dramatically change from medieval times to present day. These natural landmarks store our history and culture, but they are…| What the Science Says
Species background Hedgehogs European hedgehogs are unmistakable. Small, nocturnal mammals native to the UK1,2, they live in woodlands, field borders, hedgerows, and suburban habitats – but are typically habitat generalists3,4.…| What the Science Says
Where the claim came from There are numerous news articles and websites providing the quote that: There are around 75% more wild bees on organic farms These sources include the…| What the Science Says
We examine the claim that the most significant factor in the near extinction of the Californian Condor was lead poisoning through exposure to hunting ammunition.| What the Science Says
Comes from A Wild Justice Petition, which can be found here: Ban driven grouse shooting; wilful blindness is no longer an option. Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery (Wild Justice)…| What the Science Says