Archive for June, 2008
Bere Admin June 19th, 2008
Tom Liffen is conducting a research project which investigates the effect of green roofs upon water quality. The project also discusses the various benefits of green roofs (including habitat creation) and the policy tools that can assist their establishment. The work is a collaboration between the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and King’s College London. The final report will be used as a resource by Defra, where Tom has been placed for three months, and submitted as the dissertation for his M.Sc in Aquatic Resource Management. Continue Reading »
Bere Admin June 18th, 2008
Green Roof Update - 15 weeks after planting
The daisies and cornflowers have now been joined by poppies. Both the cornflowers and poppies have been very popular with the bumblebees. The insect population is beginning to develop and this is the first native greenshield bug thats been seen in the garden. Bird visitor numbers have steadily increased and they seem to enjoy the hazel coppice near the feeders. The regular list of visitors now includes: bullfinches, goldfinches, greenfinches, sparrows, robins, blackbirds and great tits.
Bere Admin June 15th, 2008
Bere Admin June 10th, 2008
Bere Admin June 5th, 2008
Justin Bere has received a commendation from Islington Council in their first ever green business awards.
The awards identify the best eco-companies and encourage others to reach and exceed the standards they have set.
Bere Admin June 2nd, 2008
Focus house has recently been placed on the market and was featured on the cover of Foxtons estate agents magazine in North London.
