Director/Principal Ecologist at Koru Ecology Associates | #WomenInSTEM | #DiversityMatters | Happiest outdoors | She/her | VMO | Dw i’n dysgu Cymraeg. 🦇 🚲 🎶https://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3m5vkqckhbk2aFeeling jaded, in particular after the #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill debacle 😭 We need some #PositiveNews, and where better to find it than in this article?! Absolutely epitomises why we should all spend more time outside in nature 🌳 https://www.positive.news/society/youth/beyond-the-classroom-the-hands-on-outdoor-projects-transforming-young-lives/?ref=inkcapjournal.co.uk18 Nov 2025 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vkqckhbk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lw4h3u27kk2rAn excellent opportunity to connect with and gain support from the freelancer/small business community in your nation. See you there!! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chartered-institute-of-ecology-and-environmental-management-cieem-_calling-all-freelancers-and-very-small-businesses-activity-7358421614176133122-3A7L?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACI8pmIBlfd6PgizyJhibF8LNne5vdr0cEU #BritishEcologists #EcologyUK11 Aug 2025 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw4h3u27kk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lp3dj7v5ys22If you #ActiveTravel to work by bike, it’s okay to eat the biggest burrito in the world for lunch, right?! 😋 🌯 🚲 #LoveYourJob #EcologistLife13 May 2025 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp3dj7v5ys22https://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3li4w2znfuk2fHappy St Valentine’s Day 💕 [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Feb 2025 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4w2znfuk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhw4uvt74s2oRecently heard that a small householder extension project where #bats are present has been given the go-ahead at the appeal stage. The inspector stated ‘the submitted #bat survey report is a robust assessment, to which I attach considerable weight’. #FeelingChuffed 🦇11 Feb 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhw4uvt74s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhvohyzbus2s“Closing the gender gap in science requires breaking stereotypes, promoting role models to inspire girls, supporting women's advancement through targeted programs, & fostering inclusive environments through policies & actions that promote inclusion, diversity & equity”. https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/11 Feb 2025 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvohyzbus2shttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhvnymcbwk2sHappy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!! 🥳 Proud to be a @vincentwt.bsky.social volunteer 🦇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Feb 2025 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvnymcbwk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhqi5ylwak2iLovely article in this week’s #BigIssue on #DwayneFields and his appointment last year as #ChiefScout. Such a great role model for young people, in an organisation that supports developing life skills, exploring #nature and generally having outdoor #adventures. Nature is for everyone! @bigissue.com09 Feb 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhqi5ylwak2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhnpfffa7c2xYellow flowers like this remind me of sunshine ☀️ (‘and nothing but blue skies…’) [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Feb 2025 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnpfffa7c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhnpas23gs2xIf you’re as concerned about the recent planning reforms proposed for England as I am, write to your MP and let them know your views. @cieem.bsky.social has put together this handy guide to writing impactfully which you may find useful https://cieem.net/resource/a-simple-guide-to-writing-impactfully-to-your-mp/08 Feb 2025 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnpas23gs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhnmbxwlpc2xAnd… check out this starter pack of #BritishEcologists 🥳 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Feb 2025 07:38 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnmbxwlpc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhnlfwwekc2xAnd for you batty-obesessed folk (@annibinet.bsky.social I am looking at you 👀), this is also good👇🏼🦇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Feb 2025 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnlfwwekc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhnkr3lwqs2xThis also looks like a good feed to follow 🌱 🌳 🌍 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Feb 2025 07:11 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnkr3lwqs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhnkktqx422xIf you’re wondering what feeds to follow, this one looks like a good place to start👇🏼 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Feb 2025 07:07 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnkktqx422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lhg5cb6cjs2uSometimes an early morning start and a cold bike ride to the train station is worth it ☀️ Off to #Cardiff to discuss #NBB and the #DECCA framework with #WelshGovernment - fingers crossed the planning approach in Wales continues to stay positive for #Biodiversity05 Feb 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhg5cb6cjs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lgxkmgrjf22cIn case you missed it… [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jan 2025 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxkmgrjf22chttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lgiancmlsc2bThis might be the coolest bit of news I’ve heard so far in 2025 🦇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jan 2025 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgiancmlsc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lggch3gzrs2uFor anyone else either worried or not aware of what is coming out of Number 10 at the moment in relation to nature & planning, this is worth a read👇🏼 So many people have worked long & hard to protect habitats and species over the decades - these proposals could undermine the lot extremely quickly. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jan 2025 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lggch3gzrs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lgfrl22szc2zMy 6 year old’s response to discussions at a recent bat club meeting. #TrainThemYoung 🦇 I reckon he’s nailed a fair few basic principles here! #Bats23 Jan 2025 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgfrl22szc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lfxqs2yqy22bI’m sure this will be a brilliant evening! 🦇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jan 2025 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxqs2yqy22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/koruecology.bsky.social/post/3lfwk3q27yt26Delighted to join the community at #BlueSky! May it be a long, happy and positive relationship :-)17 Jan 2025 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:ksqdps3ybfcr5eiqgmodjspr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfwk3q27yt26