What humans do over the next 50 years will determine the fate of all life on the planet." — Sir David Attenborough

 Presentation

Alastair Fitter. The State of Nature in Yorkshire

We heard a very interesting talk by Alastair on the work of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and its work in Yorkshire. We learnt about the importance of Yorkshire to the management of wildlife and how a survey is carried out every three years to assess the state of nature, about declining species and how the Trust is rectifying this. The government has pledged to conserve and manage 30% of our land and seas for nature by 2030. This commitment is known as  30by30 . For further information go the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Display Table

 

Ann brought: Amicia zygomeris which originates in the Andes, Schizostylis Coccinia, Aconitum “Helen Dillon”, Ceratostigma “Desert Skies” and Liriope muscari

 Sue brought an extra tall Kniphofia “Happy Halloween”

 Plus a vase of Asters: Little Carlow, Alma Potschke, Barr’s Pink, a purple variety (name not known), Samoa (Island series) and a sprig of Callicarpa

Norma brought a work-in-progress of a Pomander. Here are instructions to start yours off at home to be ready for Christmas for your home or a gift. Bring in your pomander so we can measure the progress.

Next Meeting

6^th November: Forum – Talk by member Wendy Platt. The gardens of Madeira