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What does it take to win a Silver Otter?

Posted by: Iain Perkins, Posted on: 22 February 2017 - Categories: Archaeology, Environment and Ecology
The Silver Otter, given to the overall winner. [Crown Copyright/MOD2016]

...either owned or used by the MOD in the UK or overseas, or which has a close connection to defence business. We now have five categories, and these are: Environmental...

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Burrowing badgers and Silver Otters

Posted by: Iain Perkins, Posted on: 13 December 2016 - Categories: Environment and Ecology
The Sanctuary Awards winners and runners up with DIO Chief Executive Graham Dalton and Defence Minister Mark Lancaster. [Crown Copyright/MOD2016]

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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