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Published: 17 May 2023
Categories: Climate change, Nature

Did we ever have a 'good state of nature'?

This blog post was inspired by a PeCAN supporter who wrote to ask “when did we ever have a good state of nature”?

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Published: 16 May 2023
Category: Nature

Swift progress in Buriton

Buriton Parish Council launched a ‘Save the Swifts’ initiative in 2022, encouraging villagers to have nest boxes fitted to their homes.

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Published: 05 May 2023
Category: Nature

The first Swift Street takes flight

28th April 2023 was an exciting day in Penns Road. The planning was over and the moment we had all been looking forward to, the installation of our Swift Boxes, had arrived...

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Published: 11 Apr 2023
Categories: Climate change, Nature

Swift Streets for Petersfield

Urgent action is needed for swifts, as Hampshire Swifts reports that they have 'declined across Hampshire and the UK by more than 50% over the past 23 years'.

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Published: 24 Feb 2023
Categories: About PeCAN, Nature

Update on our fruit trees project!

Due to popular demand, PECAN’s ‘A Fruit Tree In Every Garden’ project returned this winter – and it is growing! 

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Published: 20 Dec 2022
Categories: Climate change, Nature, Energy efficient homes

EHDC’s Local Plan consultation

EHDC is consulting on the next Local Plan for our district. The deadline to respond is Monday 16 January. Find tips on how to respond and view PeCAN’s draft submission here.

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Published: 03 Dec 2022
Categories: Climate change, Nature

National Tree Week at Adhurst Allotments

A new Miyawaki miniature forest is being planted at Adhurst Allotments for National Tree Week!

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Published: 18 Nov 2022
Category: Nature

A Fruit Tree in Every Garden is BACK!

Due to popular demand, Petersfield Climate Action Network’s ‘A Fruit Tree In Every Garden’ initiative is back! 

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Published: 19 Aug 2022
Category: Nature

'Weed' spraying in Petersfield

Contractors will be spraying herbicides in and around Petersfield on 22nd and 23rd August. 

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