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THE CONSERVATION BUDDHA
A Very British Blog About Wildlife

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Join date: Mar 16, 2021
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I have been a greenkeeper for 31 years and I have a passion for wildlife and conservation on the golf course. I love to communicate that passion to people and tell them what wonderful places golf courses really are.
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Jan 27, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Golf and the Environment (30 years of the Golf Environment Awards)
Golf Courses have had a reputation over the years as green deserts, grass cut wall to wall, no good for wildlife and too much use of chemicals and fertilisers, but that is not the case, and they truly are special places where wildlife can thrive. One man, Bob Taylor, had an idea to promote golf courses in a more positive light, and the Golf Environment Awards were born. I spoke to Bob and asked him some questions about his career, his interests in golf and ecology and his thoughts on the...
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Oct 26, 2025 ∙ 11 min
More More More at Wicken
More, more, more How do you like it? How do you like it? ( from the song written by Greg Diamond) Well, if you're interested in Moths, you will absolutely love it at Wicken Fen. It really is the place to come. Join me on our three trips to Wicken Fen in 2025 as we make yet more exciting discoveries. Photo by Stephen Thompson May 24th - Eyes of the Fen Moth-ers present on the night were: Stephen Thompson, Lois Clarke, Susie Fowler, Steve Lee,...
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Jul 15, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Transforming Lives: The Heartwarming Journey of Wild Things Rescue
The UK is full of amazing wildlife, but sometimes it needs a helping hand. That's where Wildlife Rescue charities come in. This is the...
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