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Back gardens being replaced with houses

New figures from the Local Government and the Department for Communities show that the rate of garden building was almost three times the national average in some regions of England during 2009.

Until June of this year, gardens were officially known as brown-field sites, which made it easier for builders to get permission for the sites.

Overall, [...]

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Wildlife Trust promotes back garden wildlife preserves

As summer continues to progress, the Durham Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to create wildlife havens within their garden regardless of size, due to the fact that fostering wildlife in a garden is rewarding and a valuable way to preserve the local environment.

For example, a pond set within a garden can help bring many new [...]

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