I am very enthusiastic about the relatively new tradition of reducing the cutting of vegetation by the sides of motorways and other roads in order to encourage flowers and their associated insects (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/14/on-the-verge-a-quiet-roadside-revolution-is-boosting-wildflowers-aoe). I, naturally, much prefer native wild flowers to be favoured in these very extensive tracts of land, rather than the sections being seeded with garden favourites, which is the modus operandi in some places.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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