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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)

An entrance to Putnoe Woods in Mowsbury Park showing its Green Flag award Image Bedford Independent

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

With over 10.6 million square metres of ancient woodland across Bedford Borough, campaigners question if council safeguards can withstand national housebuilding targets...
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An adult male Starling in a Bedfordshire hedge Image: Andy Hay/RSPB-images.com

Big Garden Birdwatch calls on Bedfordshire nature lovers

Big Garden Birdwatch returns to Bedfordshire from Friday, 23 January to Sunday, 25 January 2026. Around 7,300 local residents took part last year – now the RSPB is calling on even more people...
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OxCam arc environment countryside

Charities call for urgent Oxford-Cambridge Arc rethink to protect environment

Several high-profile charities have called upon Bedfordians to take part in the Ox-Cam consultation so the Government includes wildlife and countryside protection in its development...
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