Paul Powlesland
Rights of nature & climate campaigner. Barrister & river guardian. Love trees & rivers; & working to defend, protect & restore them. Founder of @lawyersfornature.bsky.social & @riverroding.bsky.social
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Nature activists & guardians
Follow this list for people who are directly protecting, caring for & restoring nature, whether it’s trees river or wildlife
@lexhovani.bsky.social
Nature finance; international development; reinventing democracy; gardening
@charlierad.bsky.social
Advocates for those injured in military + disabled folk, helping lay people engage with the law, founder http://veteranlawproject.org.uk, Living Options Devon trustee, war pensions + AFCS, spinal cord injury, not a lawyer, manage land & forestry, Dartmoor
@richardfleming46.bsky.social
Sometimes bees, trees, Irish music, writing about the state of nature
@hollyastle.bsky.social
Illustrator, climate activist, land rights campaigner, and nature enthusiast
@pannageman.bsky.social
Living in Surrey and working for the Open Spaces Society. Married with one horse. Posts mainly on commons and rights of way. Posts entirely my own.
@nicklangley.bsky.social
Semi-retired freelance journo, ex-editorial "consultant"* to conservation NGOs. Now mostly occupied with allotment, walking boots, town bike & country bike. *Facilitating stakeholder engagement by correcting grammar & spelling. Move slow and make things.
@helenb92.bsky.social
Writer and ecologist with a love of landscape history and Britain's common land, of wild places and the stories of dissent in our lands. Author of Twyford Rising, a story of land and resistance. For more check out http://helenbaczkowska.com
@thecourtusher.bsky.social
UK Court Usher of Magistrate, Family, Traffic and Civil cases. All below are my thoughts and feelings, not my employers.
@ppushbike.bsky.social
Pharmacist in Sheffield, UK. Cycling for transport. Still use my car when appropriate. Bikeability instructor (used to be called Cycling Proficiency). Kidical Mass organiser. Choir singer. Rock climber. Occasional knitter. She / Her.
@richardhod.bsky.social
Social scientist, political philosopher, street luge racer (retd.), writer, tech executor, musician, serious jester Climate change is here and we need to act now.
@trishfln.bsky.social
I love wildlife, woodland & trees, wildflowers & gardens, follow politics & I'm interested in science. I hate injustice to humans & animals alike.
@chrisbirder.bsky.social
Londoner in Scotland via Gloucestershire Birder and wildlife gardener.
@mumfordsa.bsky.social
#coaching #livingforest #walking #environment #countryside #travel #warcoffee Opinions my own/RTs not endorsements 🌈☕️🌳🌻☀️🍇🎭🎟️🥾🐈⬛🇺🇦
@anaturalistabroad.bsky.social
Sharing the wonders of nature from my base in Norfolk and on trips much further afield.
@peteriches.bsky.social
Officially an old git living in West London obsessed with the impending climate collapse, and wondering if Mother Nature will wipe us out before the fascists do...
@blacky-himself.bsky.social
Environmentalist, Conservationist, River-restorationist! Opinions expressed are my own #RiverRestoration
@dorsetgreens.bsky.social
For people and planet. For all areas covered by the Unitary Dorset Council. Promoted by Andy McEwen on behalf of Dorset Green Party, both at Garden Cottage, Netherbury, Dorset DT6 5NB dorset.greenparty.org.uk/
@ryebankfields.bsky.social
Conscientious Protectors of a rewilded urban green space 💚 under threat of destruction by Manchester Metropolitan University 🚫
@saveshefftrees.bsky.social
News, updates and campaigning information from Sheffield Tree Action Group (STAG) and our fellow tree protectors around the UK and the World.
@barnescommon.bsky.social
We are the charity Barnes Common Ltd, looking after your local nature reserves. Our vision is Conservation, Biodiversity, Wellbeing, Lifelong Learning - for all.
@friendsofthethames.bsky.social
FOTT is a grassroots not-for-profit creating one, single voice for the River Thames from source to sea. Reconnecting communities, using political advocacy & legal action to restore our precious river to health & rescue her from the onslaught of pollution
@labourlewis.bsky.social
MP for Norwich South “The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something we make and could just as easily make differently” - David Graeber
@londonmountainfestival.com
We are an annual adventure film festival like no other. Community Events, Household Streaming and In-Person Screenings in London and Keswick. All of it world-class, accessible, inclusive and bloody brilliant.
@nowthenmag.bsky.social
A magazine for #Sheffield by Opus. Local news and culture. Online only (for now). Got a tip-off or want to write? Get in touch. 👉 nowthenmagazine.com
@richardcoates.bsky.social
I value connection, community, kindness, creativity, learning and all of life. I work as a Neuropsychologist, ProSocial Facilitator, Bioregional Weaver and Permaculturer
@berryadrianc.bsky.social
Barrister, British nationality law, statelessness, free movement, EU mobility, asylum, immigration, social welfare, education, public law Nationality blog: https://tinyurl.com/mwyx28es Migration blog: https://tinyurl.com/4p3hjchy
@treehearted.bsky.social
We are a group of UK volunteers who believe that besides environmental laws and policies targeting climate change, people as individuals can make a great impact too… by planting native trees. treehearted.org 🌲💚🌳💚🌲💚🌳 Reg Charity: 1202445
@vassilipapa.bsky.social
Whale biologist, conservationist and urban tree hugger. Feels animal welfare is an integral part of conservation. Cyclist, runner, horse rider -so-so at these.
@ramblers.org.uk
Britain’s walking charity, opening the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking & fighting for the places we love to wander. ramblers.org.uk
@stopa38expansion.bsky.social
We're a group of concerned local residents who have been taking our government to court since 2021 to stop the A38 Derby junctions road scheme.
@exmouthtreeproject.bsky.social
Interested in anything tree related in Exmouth, Devon, UK. More info over here: https://linktr.ee/ExmouthTreeProject
@legalhackette.bsky.social
Barrister turned freelance journalist, writing for The Times & Law Gazette. Please get in touch with stories: catherinebaksi@hotmail.com.
@naturehopper.bsky.social
Tech-savvy with a passion for democracy, privacy, and cybersec. Fitness enthusiast and health advocate. Love hiking, history, nature, and gadgets. Big fan of movies and NBA. Let's connect and share our love for tech and the great outdoors! <AI-generated>
@jonathanelmer.bsky.social
Green Party National Spokesperson for Nature
@icelandrichard.bsky.social
Exec Chair: Iceland Foods, Bywater Properties Ambassador: Alzheimer’s Research UK, The Wildlife Trusts, Fauna & Flora International Likes: 🧗🏔️🏄♂️🥾🏃🏼🌿
@crowdfunder.bsky.social
Online crowdfunding, fundraising and grant funding - Your home for everything you care about. www.crowdfunder.co.uk
@organicrescent.bsky.social
The UK’s leading independent research charity organisation for agroecological farming approaches; we drive our own research agenda to tackle global issues by acting locally, finding community-based solutions for farmers and their supply chains.
@layog.bsky.social
Failed politician. YIMBY. Linguistics student. Writer and presenter of The Stepping Out of Line Podcast.
@1clog.bsky.social
CLOG www.clog.org.uk is a friendly group for outdoor enthusiasts based in and around London. Get fit, have fun and make new friends. Join us for walks and cycle rides in London and the home counties, trips away in the UK and abroad.
@brumgreens.bsky.social
The #GreenParty in #Birmingham with two city councillors: Rob Grant for Kings Norton South and Julien Pritchard for Druids Heath and Monyhull. Promoted by Birmingham Green Party at 21 South Road, Birmingham B14 5NA https://birmingham.greenparty.org.uk/
@eia-news.bsky.social
The Environmental Investigation Agency investigates and campaigns against environmental crime and abuses. Listen to our ‘What on Earth? podcast 🌎 https://eia-international.org 🌳 linktr.ee/eia_news #wildlife #forests #ocean #climate #environmental
@staygroundednet.bsky.social
The international network campaigning against aviation - for a just mobility system. https://stay-grounded.org/
@mcsuk.bsky.social
The UK's leading marine charity working towards a cleaner, better protected and healthier ocean for everyone 🌊
@greencb.bsky.social
Green Central Banking publishes the latest news, research and policy proposals on central banking and climate change. Owned by Global 2050. www.greencentralbanking.com
@nwhbeachcleans.bsky.social
Group of beach clean volunteers working hard to keep Scotland's beaches litter free. Started January 2024 & currently 400 + members. We meet up regularly to tackle larger beach cleans. Main account on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/324434323888