Environment

East Suffolk councillor James Mallinder has criticised the felling of trees on Sutton Heath by East Suffolk Council

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Councillor bristles at decision to fell trees on Suffolk heath

Pupils at Melton Primary School helped plant the tree

Pupils at Melton Primary School helped plant the tree

Pupils help kick-start ambitious plan to plant 250,000 trees

Water quality in a section of the River Deben at Waldringfield has been rated

Water quality in a section of the River Deben at Waldringfield has been rated

Water quality in section of the River Deben is improving after "good" ranking

Framlingham saw major flooding from Storm Babet

Framlingham saw major flooding from Storm Babet

Drop-in event will help town prepare for potential flooding

Wilder Together: councillor tour of the RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden.

Wilder Together: councillor tour of the RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden.

How a wildlife-friendly project is bringing communities together in the Stour Valley

The first seal pup of the season has been born at Orford Ness

The first seal pup of the season has been born at Orford Ness

First seal pup of the season born at former military testing site

Iniko the giraffe is being moved from Africa Alive to Banham Zoo

Iniko the giraffe is being moved from Africa Alive to Banham Zoo

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Giraffe to hit the roads as she leaves Suffolk home

Ruth Leach said the potential changes to bathing water regulations could be

Ruth Leach said the potential changes to bathing water regulations could be

River campaigner welcomes 'huge news' of changes to bathing water regulations

Japanese knotweed has been spotted in Suffolk

Japanese knotweed has been spotted in Suffolk

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How to spot Japanese knotweed as Suffolk hotspots revealed

Suffolk residents are being urged to recycle their electricals using new kerbside collections trial.

Suffolk residents are being urged to recycle their electricals using new kerbside collections trial.

East Suffolk Council

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12,000 households encouraged to recycle electricals in new collection trial

Severe flooding in Framlingham after Storm Babet in October 2023

Severe flooding in Framlingham after Storm Babet in October 2023

Communities left in 'limbo land' despite £1.5m investment for flood relief

Japanese knotweed hotspots in Suffolk

Japanese knotweed hotspots in Suffolk

Revealed: Japanese knotweed hotspots in Suffolk

Ruth Leach (far-right) has welcomed the new plans

Ruth Leach (far-right) has welcomed the new plans

Environment Agency

Suffolk river campaigner welcomes appointment of new Environment Agency officers

Cathy Johnson, Brendan Arundel, Chris Reeve, Graham Thorp and Jonathan Zerr

Cathy Johnson, Brendan Arundel, Chris Reeve, Graham Thorp and Jonathan Zerr

Carrying on the family legacy at Helmingham Hall Gardens

Purple patch... heathland at Dunwich Heath.

Purple patch... heathland at Dunwich Heath.

Danger to the famous heather spot at Dunwich Heath? The National Trust are on it

Suffolk councils to spend over £300,000 for wildlife community projects

Suffolk councils to spend over £300,000 for wildlife community projects

Suffolk councils to spend over £300,000 for wildlife community projects

Archaeological work is set to begin for East Anglia One North and Two.

Archaeological work is set to begin for East Anglia One North and Two.

Archaeological work begins to ensure heritage is protected in wind farm development

The body of a porpoise was found washed up on Monday.

The body of a porpoise was found washed up on Monday.

Body of porpoise discovered on Suffolk beach

Suffolk Wildlife Trust has handed over responsibility for the mere, pictured in front of the castle, to Framlingham College

Suffolk Wildlife Trust has handed over responsibility for the mere, pictured in front of the castle, to Framlingham College

College pledges to show "same level of care" to town's mere

Debate surrounding the River Brett in Hadleigh has reignited

Debate surrounding the River Brett in Hadleigh has reignited

Environment Agency

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Call for action to address low water level in river

The Mid Suffolk District Councillor has urged the Environment Agency to take action

The Mid Suffolk District Councillor has urged the Environment Agency to take action

Environment Agency

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Councillor questions what's being done to clear rivers following Storm Babet

West Suffolk Council has agreed to implement changes to waste collection, including an increase in recycling, following a heated debate

West Suffolk Council has agreed to implement changes to waste collection, including an increase in recycling, following a heated debate

Accusations of 'stirring up fake culture war' as council approve waste changes

A new coastal path has opened in Suffolk

A new coastal path has opened in Suffolk

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27-mile Suffolk stretch of coastal path around England opens

This week's Suffolk County Council column reflects on the impact of Storm Babet.

This week's Suffolk County Council column reflects on the impact of Storm Babet.

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OPINION: Why government must act to protect Suffolk from flooding

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter was

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter was

Suffolk campaigner and MP 'disappointed and concerned' over Anglian Water refunds

Follow the yellow brick road

Follow the yellow brick road

Wizard of Oz garden beats 20,000 other entries to win gold in Bury in Bloom

Organisations came together to push for more work to clean up the River Deben in east Suffolk

Organisations came together to push for more work to clean up the River Deben in east Suffolk

Jenny Riddell Carpenter

Deben supporters join national campaigners in bid to clean up Suffolk river

North Star’s SOV bound for the East Anglia THREE windfarm will be named by the public

North Star’s SOV bound for the East Anglia THREE windfarm will be named by the public

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Suffolk's BoatyMcBoatface? Your chance to name wind farm vessel

The Benacre and Kessingland Managed Realignment Scheme aims to protect a section of the heritage coast

The Benacre and Kessingland Managed Realignment Scheme aims to protect a section of the heritage coast

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Suffolk landowner 'absolutely delighted' as £59million secured for flood defences

Flocke the polar bear has helped make Suffolk the largest polar bear reserve in Europe

Flocke the polar bear has helped make Suffolk the largest polar bear reserve in Europe

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How Suffolk ended up with the largest polar bear reserve in Europe

Enabling works have started so the team can build the concrete batching plant and temporary desalination plant at Sizewell C

Enabling works have started so the team can build the concrete batching plant and temporary desalination plant at Sizewell C

Moving at pace – Sizewell C is making progress on the Suffolk coast

The Donkey Meadow in Yoxford has been compared to the Secret Garden made famous by an English novel

The Donkey Meadow in Yoxford has been compared to the Secret Garden made famous by an English novel

Villagers protest over possible sale of 'Secret Garden' donkey meadow to raise funds

The group believe there is nothing wrong with the trees and they should not be cut down

The group believe there is nothing wrong with the trees and they should not be cut down

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Anger as town council vote to fell two trees in cemetery

The Wild Aldhurst scheme was cited by Sizewell C as an example of going above and beyond for nature

The Wild Aldhurst scheme was cited by Sizewell C as an example of going above and beyond for nature

Call for 'greater transparency' from Sizewell C over rewilding schemes

Volunteers from the Deben Climate Centre have been carrying out water sampling in the River Deben

Volunteers from the Deben Climate Centre have been carrying out water sampling in the River Deben

Suffolk climate centre workshop will widen water sampling skillset

The Environment Agency said it has improved its emergency response arrangements following last year's flooding

The Environment Agency said it has improved its emergency response arrangements following last year's flooding

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Residents reassured as forecaster warns of wetter-than-average winter

Minsmere is part of the coastal wetlands already managed to attract wildlife.

Minsmere is part of the coastal wetlands already managed to attract wildlife.

Suffolk wetlands included in new RSPB boost for wildlife habitats

The heather is making a comeback at Dunwich Heath

The heather is making a comeback at Dunwich Heath

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Suffolk coast heathland wildlife making a comeback after serious drought of 2022

The Sizewell C team staged a production of Noah’s Flood at Thorington Theatre this summer

The Sizewell C team staged a production of Noah’s Flood at Thorington Theatre this summer

Bringing the community together against the climate emergency

An area had been dug up and flattened during the works

An area had been dug up and flattened during the works

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National Grid blasted after digging up farm land without permission

Marshes at Hollesley have dried out - forcing birds to find new lagoons.

Marshes at Hollesley have dried out - forcing birds to find new lagoons.

Suffolk marshes dry in summer as drought warning issued by wildlife group

Sewage and toilet roll washed up on the strand under the Orwell Bridge. Anglian Water could soon be fined by Ofwat because of sewage leaks - but is that the right punishment?

Sewage and toilet roll washed up on the strand under the Orwell Bridge. Anglian Water could soon be fined by Ofwat because of sewage leaks - but is that the right punishment?

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Opinion: New sanctions must be found to punish failing water companies

The Jersey Tiger moth is listed as a nationally scarce species but has recently been spotted in Sudbury

The Jersey Tiger moth is listed as a nationally scarce species but has recently been spotted in Sudbury

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'Nationally scarce' wildlife spotted in Suffolk town

Eye-catching designs by Felixstowe pupils set to adorn the promenade

Eye-catching designs by Felixstowe pupils set to adorn the promenade

Young Felixstowe designers champion anti-litter efforts with creative posters

Nathan Whittaker has become the new manager of Flatford Mill in East Bergholt

Nathan Whittaker has become the new manager of Flatford Mill in East Bergholt

Suffolk homecoming for new Flatford Mill manager who worked in Asia for 15 years

Sewage like this by the Orwell in 2022 remains a problem despite attempts to get it cleaned.

Sewage like this by the Orwell in 2022 remains a problem despite attempts to get it cleaned.

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'This cannot continue': Suffolk MPs demand change after another poor water report

Steve returns Barn Owl chicks to their nest box after they were fitted with lightweight leg rings as part of the Suffolk Community Barn Owl project, which he founded in 2005.

Steve returns Barn Owl chicks to their nest box after they were fitted with lightweight leg rings as part of the Suffolk Community Barn Owl project, which he founded in 2005.

'We have lost a great ambassador for wildlife'

Spoonbills have been spotted in Suffolk

Spoonbills have been spotted in Suffolk

Once-extinct bird spotted in Suffolk

Families are being encouraged to get into nature at Flatford Wildlife Garden this summer.

Families are being encouraged to get into nature at Flatford Wildlife Garden this summer.

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Summer events announced to help families get closer to nature

A pollution risk forecast that was issued for Felixstowe yesterday has been lifted

A pollution risk forecast that was issued for Felixstowe yesterday has been lifted

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Pollution risk warning at coastal destination lifted

A daily pollution risk forecast has been issued for Felixstowe

A daily pollution risk forecast has been issued for Felixstowe

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Pollution risk warning issued for Felixstowe North due to weather conditions

The Strawberry Moon was spotted in the Suffolk sky during the summer solstice

The Strawberry Moon was spotted in the Suffolk sky during the summer solstice

Photographer captures lunar phenomenon over Suffolk beach

The DAC plant under construction at the Port of Lowestoft

The DAC plant under construction at the Port of Lowestoft

The future of carbon capture is being built on our doorstep

The rare bittern was photographed flying over a nature reserve in Suffolk

The rare bittern was photographed flying over a nature reserve in Suffolk

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Rare and endangered bird photographed over nature reserve