Ecology – Page 2 – Inside DIO

Increasing our capabilities in the sustainable management of the Defence estate

Richard Brooks, 6 December 2021 - Defence Training Estate (DTE), Environment and Ecology, Sustainability

The DIO Technical Services team is full of expert practitioners in various fields from archaeology to engineering, and now boasts even more expertise than before thanks to the introduction of 18 new posts related to climate resilience and sustainability. The …

DIO initiates Chinook helicopter operation to help enhance wildlife habitat

Dr Stuart Otway, 17 May 2021 - Armed Forces, Environment and Ecology, Wildlife

A few weeks ago I was thrilled to be in Portsmouth Harbour to witness the culmination of three years of work on an unusual project. I’m DIO’s Principal Ecologist, which means I lead a team responsible for managing the habitats and species on MOD …

Winners of Sanctuary Awards 2020 Announced

Richard Brooks, 17 March 2021 - Accommodation, Armed Forces, Belize, British Army, Climate Change, Conservation, Energy, Environment and Ecology, Portsmouth, RAF Brize Norton, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Salisbury Plain Training Area, Sanctuary Awards, Wildlife

This week we hosted the first ever virtual Sanctuary Awards ceremony! The Sanctuary Awards have been showcasing outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate since 1991, celebrating the achievements of teams and individuals in the …

Sustainable construction in Defence

Isobel Asher, 1 September 2020 - Accommodation, Climate Change, Conservation, Environment and Ecology, Glen Mallan jetty, Project Wellesley, RAF Lakenheath, VolkerStevin, Worthy Down

The MOD’s sustainability strategy aims to reduce defence’s contribution to carbon and greenhouse emissions on the defence estate.

Planting a modern hedgerow at Sealand Ranges

Major (Ret’d) Richard Slaney, 15 June 2020 - Environment and Ecology

We all know that deforestation is a major environmental concern around the world. Carbon dioxide is a huge contributor to climate change, but trees capture and store carbon dioxide. Scientists say planting more trees is a great way to reduce …

Making a B-Line for Biodiversity

Iain Perkins, 22 May 2020 - Biodiversity, Environment and Ecology

Today is the International Day of Biological Diversity, a great reminder for us all to think about what we can do to encourage biodiversity. Why is that important? Well, so many species have been lost or had their numbers severely …

A small but growing project with rare moths

Maj Udai Gurung, 15 November 2018 - Environment and Ecology

Maj Udai Gurung tells us how he and a group of dedicated volunteers are working to protect a rare moth on Fingringhoe Ranges in Essex.

An exclusive tour around the Plain

Olly Howells, 22 October 2018 - Archaeology, Environment and Ecology, Salisbury Plain Training Area

Salisbury Plain is not only one of the military’s top training areas, it is also rich in wildlife and archaeological wonders. Read on to find out more from a DIO ecologist.

Life’s a hoot for Salisbury Plain volunteers

Jonathan Pepper, 4 June 2018 - Environment and Ecology

Hi, my name is Jonathan Pepper and I'm a Range Safety Marshall at DIO. For the last four years I’ve been working as a volunteer for the MOD Raptor and Owl Nest Box Project. As part of Volunteers’ Week I’d …

Burrowing badgers and Silver Otters

Iain Perkins, 13 December 2016 - Environment and Ecology

It’s easy sometimes to think of ‘Defence’ only in terms of aircraft, tanks and warships. In fact it’s really about people, some working on the front line while others work behind the scenes. My name is Iain Perkins and I’d …

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