Wildlife
# A detailed description of habitats and wildlife
in West Lancashire has been published by English
Nature.
# It has been estimated that since the enormous
increase in the world's human population, 20,000 or 30,000 species are
becoming
extinct each
year. Professor
Edward
Wilson has described this trend as 'an immense and hidden tradedy'
which requires a global response. He is calling for a 'Barometer of
Life' to track progress .
www.grasslands-trust.org
www.westlancswildlife.org.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk