NEWS
Marches Mosses Frequently Asked Questions – First in a Series
Date: May 28, 2020
The Marches Mosses encompasses the Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield National Nature Reserve (NNR) as well as Wem Moss NNR and Cadney Moss, the third-largest lowland raised peat bog in the UK. The Mosses are designated as NNR, SSSI, SAC and also have Ramsar status. What do all those initials stand for? What do they mean? […]
Invitation to Tender – Viewing Platform Interpretation
Date: May 27, 2020
Shropshire Wildlife Trust has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Viewing Platform Interpretation at the Marches Mosses. Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project LIFE15/NAT/UK/000786 Overview of Shropshire Wildlife Trust (the contracting organisation) Shropshire Wildlife Trust is a charity founded in 1962 and dedicated to the conservation of Shropshire’s wildlife species and habitats. The Trust plays […]
REMINDER: Invitation to Tender – Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project LIFE15/NAT/UK/000786
Date: May 15, 2020
To supply six “Viewfinder” interpretative panels Overview of Shropshire Wildlife Trust (the contracting organisation) Shropshire Wildlife Trust is a charity founded in 1962 and dedicated to the conservation of Shropshire’s wildlife species and habitats. The Trust plays an important role in providing information and education for all ages on how to observe, enjoy […]
Invitation to Tender – Bird Hide at Morris Bridge Fields near Marches Mosses
Date: May 7, 2020
Shropshire Wildlife Trust has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a bird hide to be built at the Morris Bridge Fields, near the Marches Mosses. Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project LIFE15/NAT/UK/000786 Invitation to Tender: to construct and install a bird hide at Morris’ Bridge Fields Overview of Shropshire Wildlife Trust (the contracting organisation) Shropshire Wildlife […]
UN Agency Publishes “Peatland Mapping and Monitoring Guidelines”
Date: May 6, 2020
The FAO (Food & Agriculture Organisation), a United Nations agency, has launched “Peatland Mapping and Monitoring Guidelines”, a practical publication that provides technical information about the world’s peatlands and recommendations on how to manage them properly. Peatlands cover only 3% of the earth’s surface, but they store as much carbon as all of the world’s […]
