Tag Archives: Dave Bishop

Mersey Valley’s Warden Service Facing The Axe?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Chair of ‘Friends of Chorlton Meadows’, Dave Bishop, got in touch with us about his concerns over the discontinuation of the Mersey Valley Countryside Warden Service and its implications for the valley’s wildlife. He wrote to his councillors (see below) … Continue reading →

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Ash Dieback and Tree Planting: An Intimate Connection?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

Dave Bishop, MCFly’s biodiversity correspondent, on Ash Trees and Manchester… A couple of years ago, persons unknown planted an Ash tree on Chorlton Ees. The tree is elaborately staked and mulched and protected with a rabbit guard – in an … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “From Grey to Green”

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Dave Bishop, MCFly’s biodiversity reporter, writes about an exciting new project. Last year the Greater Manchester Local Records Centre (GMLRC), which is attached to the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (GMEU), submitted a bid to the National Heritage Lottery Fund – … Continue reading →

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If the answer is “more trees, please” then you’re asking the wrong question…

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Is planting trees always and everywhere a Good Thing? MCFly’s biodiveristy reporter Dave Bishop takes a critical look. Recently, several people contacted me to let me know that there is soon to be a tree planting event near to where … Continue reading →

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MCFly #02: The Biodiversity Action Plan 2012-16

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

MCMonthly’s Everything you wanted to know about ‘The Biodiversity Action Plan 2012-16‘ but were afraid to ask.  The Manchester Biodiversity Action Plan 2012 – 2016 has just been finalised by Manchester City Council. This plan replaces the Manchester Biodiversity Action … Continue reading →

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