Big Garden Birdwatch - 30-31 January 2010
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Volunteer & Farmer Alliance (V&FA)
Since the V&FA started in 1999 more than 4,000 farmland surveys have been carried out by volunteers across the whole of the UK. The area covered by these surveys totals some 350,000 hectares (equivalent to 350,000 football pitches).

Our own Adrian Thomas, Communications Officer in the South East Regional Office of the RSPB at Brighton, started as a V&FA project officer in the Midlands when he was delighted to be organising surveys of farms numbering in the tens. The growth of the scheme into the thousands shows how interested many farmers are to know what birds are using their land.

Several of our members already take part in the scheme so if you are interested speak to Roy, John or Lynn.
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Recycling
The RSPB have entered into an agreement with Redeem (formerly Eurosource) which means that for every mobile phone or inkjet cartridge recycled the RSPB will receive a cash donation which will go towards vital conservation work. Amazingly there are an estimated 65 million redundant mobile phones in cupboards and drawers across the UK and many of these will end up in landfill sites where both they and inkjet cartridges leak toxic substance into the soil thus polluting the environment. To recycle yours (or your childrens’ or grandchildrens’) ring 08712 50 50 50 or log on to www.recyclingappeal.com/rspb and your freepost envelopes will be sent to you.
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RSPB Energy
RSPB Energy is a unique 'green' price plan from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.  It won't cost you any extra, in fact you could save money, and you'll help raise funds to protect the environment too.  Switching to RSPB Energy supports the growth of renewable energy - and, unlike other 'green' electricity schemes you won't pay a premium for helping the environment.

The following contributions are made to the RSPB when you switch to RSPB Energy:

• £10 when you switch your electricity supply
• £10 when you switch your gas supply
• an additional £5 per fuel for every year you remain on the scheme
• the electricity you use will be matched with generation from renewable sources, so you can make a real contribution to the environment

RSPB Energy doesn't cost you more money - in fact, you will pay no more than you do with your local electricity supplier and you could save money on your gas bill.

Find out more here.
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