No Plans to Cull Gloucester’s Cattle, Confirms City Council Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle robinswoodhill alneyisland conservation council wildlife grazing rumours culling Gloucester City Council has confirmed that there are no plans to cull the herds of cattle grazing at Robinswood Hill and Alney Island, quashing recent rumours that had caused concern among local residents. The council is … Read More
No Plans to Cull Gloucester's Cattle, Council Confirms Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle conservation robinswood alney council wildlife environment grazing nature Gloucester City Council has firmly denied rumours suggesting plans to cull the herd of cattle grazing on Robinswood Hill and Alney Island. Concerns had surfaced amid the council’s consideration to transfer management of these … Read More
The Cows Have Come Home to Minchinhampton – Celebrate Marking Day This Weekend Saturday, May 16, 2026 markingday cattle grazing minchinhampton conservation wildlife nature nationaltrust community heritage Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are welcoming back their cattle this weekend in a celebration steeped in centuries of local tradition. Known as Marking Day, this event marks the return of cows from their overwintering … Read More
Cows Introduced to Cheltenham Woodland to Enhance Biodiversity Thursday, February 12, 2026 cheltenham biodiversity woodland grazing conservation wildflowers cattle limestonegrassland ecosystem enovert A herd of eight belted Galloway cattle has been introduced to Barber Wood, a woodland near Cheltenham, to revitalise the local ecosystem and encourage growth of wildflowers and insects. These distinctive cattle, native to … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Forest of Dean Biosphere Bid and Impact on Traditions Friday, February 6, 2026 forest dean biosphere unesco conservation commoners grazing heritage fencing traditions The Forest of Dean District Council’s bid for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has sparked concern among local Commoners who fear it may alter their historic relationship with the ancient woodland. The Commoners' Association, … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Forest of Dean's UNESCO Biosphere Bid and Its Impact on Traditions Friday, February 6, 2026 forest dean biosphere commoners conservation fencing grazing traditions unesco forestry The Forest of Dean District Council’s application for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has sparked unease among local commoners who fear the ancient woodland might be transformed into a “theme park,” losing … Read More