The August WCA newsletter covers the record-breaking heatwave, looming food crises, and the need for climate action after devastating wildfires. On the positive side we cover: a repair cafe, biodiversity recording projects, and climate cafes, urging community involvement and support for environmental initiatives.
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Report on the Tree Talk with Peter Marshall
On 19 January 2026, our monthly meeting was treated to a talk by Redbridge’s arboricultural and horticultural manager, Peter Marshall. The biggest room in Wanstead House was packed out and sadly we had to turn people away. You can download Peter’s slides here (trimmed to remove some images), or see the links below for moreContinue reading “Report on the Tree Talk with Peter Marshall”
Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Plan
This is a rough outline prepared by Chris Gannaway – it needs development with expertise and residents. Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Strategy /Recovery Plan The Redbridge Nature Recovery Strategy/Recovery Plan (RNRS) should consider various factors to effectively enhance biodiversity and environmental benefits. These include mapping existing valuable habitats ( SINCs review long over due!), identifyingContinue reading “Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Plan”
Redbridge nature emergency declaration: email to councillors
Redbridge council’s nature emergency declaration fails to meet national criteria. We emailed councillors to explain the rationale for the targets in our original petition.
Come to the public meeting on tree care in Redbridge, 19/1/26
Wanstead Climate Action is delighted to welcome back Peter Marshall, Redbridge’s principal ‘tree officer’, or to give him his full title, Arboricultural and Horticultural Manager. Peter has kindly agreed to give a presentation and answer questions from residents at our 19 Jan meeting, about issues such improving tree care and survival rates and reducing pesticideContinue reading “Come to the public meeting on tree care in Redbridge, 19/1/26”
Declare a nature emergency in Redbridge: councillor briefing
Draft briefing explaining the need for a nature emergency declaration in Redbridge.
Petition to LB Redbridge to declare a Nature Emergency
Short version: please sign the petition at https://tinyurl.com/rbnature and share it! We are lucky to live in a borough which has some of the nicest green open spaces in London and where it is not unusual to see butterflies, bats and dragonflies. Sadly nature enthusiasts in Redbridge have seen with their own eyes the declineContinue reading “Petition to LB Redbridge to declare a Nature Emergency”
A Vicious Circle: Climate Change and Pesticide Use
This paper was presented at Wanstead Climate Action meeting, 1st August 2023 by Pesticide Free Redbridge pesticidefreeredbridge@btinternet.com Pesticide use increases climate change Pesticides contribute to climate change throughout their lifecycle via manufacturing, packaging, transportation, application, and environmental degradation and disposal. 99% of pesticides are derived from fossil fuels They release greenhouse gas emissions after applicationContinue reading “A Vicious Circle: Climate Change and Pesticide Use”
