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WWT Washington Waterlab garden: How rain gardens can help tackle climate change
Gardeners are getting an insight into dealing with the possible effects of climate change, at a new WWT Washington Wetland Centre garden exhibit. It’s likely that British gardens will need to withstand more periods of both drought and heavy rain in the
Are swans more aggressive than other birds?
Are swans more aggressive than other birds? The rumour that 'a swan can break a man's arm' is well known, but is there any truth in the rumours that swans are dangerous? A new study investigates.
Why new build houses are a flood risk to existing homes
People’s homes will be at greater risk from flooding by 2020 because new homes will overwhelm existing drains, according to the biggest ever survey of building and flooding professionals. More sustainable drainage systems is the answer.
Flooding-friendly garden wins awards
A garden that shows people how they can help solve local flooding through gardening has won a Gold Award and Best Garden award at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2016. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s “Working Wetlands Garden” is designed by Jeni
Crane releases.
[/caption] Many keen eyed visitors will have noticed that there was a major shuffle up of our Crane exhibits this December. After many years of attempted coupling our Red crowned crane (or commonly called Japanese crane) were finally released into the Mr
Red-crowned crane facts
Facts about the red-crowned, or Japanese, crane bird. The crane is a symbol of longevity and immortality throughout Japan, with Japanese airlines using a crane symbol. A crane is also used on paper money, and in many works of Japanese art.