15th July New Findings Today further details of the Bechstein’s bats at Finemere have been announced which puts the importance of their conservation in context to HS2 plans. Ongoing research by the Bernwood Forest Bechstein’s Project has highlighted the extent of this rare species’ presence at Finemere and their national significance. These findings are reported by Wildlife Extra News; In [...]

16th June, 2011 This week 36 Wildlife Trust CEOs have signed a letter to David Cameron calling for plans for HS2 to be scrapped on the grounds that HS2 contravenes the Government’s own stance on the conservation of the Natural Environment, as set out in the recent white paper, The Natural Choice: Securing the Value [...]

Bechstein’s Bats at Finemere Wood. What now for Hs2? 12th June 2011 By Emma Turnbull, MA Urban Design http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhtaF7wIXlE On the 27th of May BBOWT confirmed the discovery of a site of endangered Bechstein’s Bats located on the proposed route of HS2, at Finemere Wood, near Quainton. These bats were discovered unexpectedly last year during [...]

From BUCKS HERALD, Wednesday 1st June 2011, By Andy Carswell A RARE species of bat has been discovered living in woodland in Buckinghamshire close to the planned route of the controversial High Speed 2 rail project. Bechstein’s bats, which are one of Britain’s rarest mammals, have been found in Finemere Wood near Aylesbury following a [...]