Seems to be a live debate at the moment. Definitely a strong counter argument to what's set out here. Hamish Moir of cbec would give a good alternative perspective but not on BS. Doesn't help that sometimes they aren't installed very well. Personally I think they can be v good in the right place.

Nice when your work changes maps!
The OS mapping guys will be busier next year if things go to plan. #rewiggling

A Cattle Drive An envious note on Irish agricultural pragmatism, the tragedy of retirement and a theft of excellent hazel sticks.

I went to the Burren Winterage Festival, Co. Clare with my friend and writer Patrick Laurie. He wrote this lovely piece about it.
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McGowan Environmental: River Restoration at Straloch, Glen Brerachan YouTube video by McGowan Group

River restoration is great. A short video about a Nature Restoration Funded project we completed in Perthshire this summer.

Thanks to @jamesshooter.bsky.social for pulling it together.

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Snow day.

I'll be chatting about farm woodlands and biodiversity as part of this event tomorrow evening (21st Nov). www.tickettailor.com/events/integ...

I'm a Bluesky newbie. Farming, wildlife, rivers and cattle are my thing. 👋