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The Last Year for OUNCS: A Roundup of 2021/2022
The last year (Trinity 21 – Trinity 22) for us at the Oxford University Nature Conservation Society has been eventful, to say the least! For those of you who don’t know (but I’m sure most of you do if you are reading this blog) – the OUNCS aims to promote and spread awareness of wildlife…
Pigeons in Conservation
The feral pigeon (Columba livia)is a streetwise bird descended from domesticated rock doves (also C. livia). Unlike its cliff-dwelling ancestor, its presence has permeated every urban precipice across the globe. It is no secret that feral pigeons are neither cute, ‘exotic’ or rare. But then again, since when was conservation only about these species? Taken…
Review: The Conservation Revolution
Our very own Practical Conservation Officer, Jamie Walker, reads and reviews The Conservation Revolution! We would love to hear your thoughts, so do shoot us a message or comment below! The Conservation Revolution: Radical Ideas for Saving Nature Beyond the Anthropocene by Bram Büscher and Robert Fletcher Being a conservationist is difficult. Looking down the…
Harcourt Arboretum
The first of our practical events in 2015 was held on Saturday 28th November at Harcourt Arboretum, situated in the village of Newnham Courtney, a mere 20-minute bus ride from the centre of Oxford. Harcourt Arboretum belongs to the University of Oxford, and alongside the Botanic Gardens it houses the University’s collection of living floral…
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