Food rescue program helps fill plates as hunger hits 10-year high

DENVER — With hunger in Colorado at its highest level in a decade and federal food aid shrinking, the Food Bank of the Rockies is turning to its “Food Rescue Program” to help bridge…
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New countryside site opens to protect #heathlands

by Katie Waple, 2 November 2025

"A new countryside site has opened in Dorset in an attempt to protect important heathlands.

"The Suitable Alternative Natural #Greenspace, located just outside Bere Regis and near the A35, has been funded by contributions from developers collected by Dorset Council.

"It is part of #WildWoodbury, Dorset Wildlife Trust's pioneering rewilding initiative covering 170 hectares and making it England's first large-scale community rewilding project.

"Dorset Council said it was a 'brilliant example of how we can balance nature recovery with public access'.

"The space features car parking, dog waste bins and walking paths that meander through open glades and emerging woodland.

"While the area is currently grassland, it is being allowed to gently return to its natural state with minimal intervention, while maintaining walking paths.

"A #FoodForest is being planted with fruiting trees and bushes, and a large #CommunityTable will provide a space for people to gather, share and learn.
#BereRegisPrimarySchool and local residents have played a central role in shaping the design of the space, ensuring it reflects the needs and aspirations of the village.

"Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland said:
'It provides an alternative recreational area that helps protect nearby heathland, home to many of Dorset's most treasured wildlife species. Funding collected from developers when new homes or buildings are constructed, has enabled the creation of this valuable green space for the community.

"This is a great demonstration of how development and conservation can work together.' "

Source:
https://www.bbc.com/acnews/articles/c6200w9deg2o

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/cWVZg

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