Report to the People
31st July 2006
Walk
and Learn
A
report published by Scottish Natural Heritage last week argues that climate
change is already affecting plants and animals in Scotland.
Researchers
found that, of the 500 normal spring and summer events they studied - bird
migration, egg laying, plant flowering etc. - nearly three quarters were
occurring earlier than they were a few decades ago. The
study also says that some species are affected more than others, giving rise to
fears about disruption of the food chain and, ultimately, upsetting competition
between species.
I’ve
always wanted to learn more about the wealth of flora and fauna which we in
Scotland are lucky enough to have on our doorstep.
And, if this report is right and the face of our natural environment is
set to change, perhaps I should do so sooner rather than later.
Co-incidentally,
the perfect opportunity is being offered by the Wemyss Bay Woodland Association.
Over the summer and early autumn they are running a series of woodland
walks; not only good for a bit of exercise in the fresh air, but also your
chance to learn about, for example, the birds, fungi and, for the more
adventurous, bats who make the woodland their home.
There’s also plenty to keep the kids interested, including learning how
to make works of art from what you can collect in woodland.
The
events cost £1 each and, if you think that seems a fair swap for some
educational exercise, call the association’s secretary on 529375 for more
information.
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