Shayla Ellick

Endemic habitat restoration & conservation; built & cultural heritage on St Helena 🇸🇭 🌱☀️ all views my own!

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! In addition to @FCDOGovUK funding for 25/26, the #SHCFP has secured further financial backing from the Darwin Initiative @UKBCFs for 1 Oct 25 - 30 Sept 28! THANK YOU both, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 💪 @GO_ASHT https://t.co/IVngsbNTzc

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

🧵 We’re learning more about St Helena’s #endemic bryophytes from PhD student, Tsvetoslav Georgiev, who received a bursary from our 🇬🇧funded 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 to support his research. Today, we learn about the use of an innovative technique to image samples⬇️

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

Today’s #SaturdaySpotlight on St Helena’s #endemic Bryophytes features the St Helena bogmoss (Sphagnum helenicum). 1 of the island’s rarest endemic species, it is currently known from only 2 locations in the Peaks NP. (1/2)
#SHCFP #SaturdaySpotlight #Bryophytes
📷: Tsvet Georgiev

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

🚨 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! Our 𝑌4 𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑅𝑒𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 is now available: https://t.co/XHwtkHieAf ☑️ This reports on our 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 in 24/25 including achievements, challenges, financials, training, capacity building and more! Give it a read 📖💯

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

Interested in becoming Connect Saint Helena Ltd's new 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 for the St Helena Cloud Forest Project? Here's 'A Day in the Life' of former postholder, Robert George: https://t.co/D2Ktl3tPgC #SHCFP Call 22255 to APPLY!

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

We're still buzzing from last weeks reception, celebrating 4yrs of the UK-Funded St Helena Cloud Forest Project and getting incredible news that @FCDOGovUK will provide a 1yr bridging grant to ensure this vital work continues for water security, wildlife and people🌱🇸🇭🫶 #SHCFP

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

A great event celebrating our St Helena Cloud Forest Project! Our thanks to @FCDOGovUK for supporting this important work over the past 4 years, & for this further year of funding to continue this vital project for St Helena's water, wildlife & people🌱

https://t.co/OIfgWMP2v1

[Owen Jones @owenjonesjourno]

The Israeli army attacked a convoy of Red Crescent ambulances.

They handcuffed the paramedics.

They executed them by shooting them in the head and chest.

Then they threw their bodies into a mass grave.

What. Does. It. Take.

https://t.co/zz8s8a3elx

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

😊On #HappinessDay we look back on the incredible journey so far to safeguard our cloud forest for water, wildlife and people. Despite challenges, we are HAPPY with the significant progress made. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕪𝕠𝕦 to @FCDOGovUK for funding 4yrs of this vital project 🇬🇧🤝🇸🇭 #SHCFP

[Falklands Conservation @FI_Conservation]

The protection of globally significant wildlife in British Overseas Territories is secured through Defra’s Darwin Plus scheme. Without @UKBCFs , up to 94% of British biodiversity could be at risk. @SteveReedMP @SDoughtyMP @MaryCreagh_ @DavidLammy

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

💞 ℒ𝓸𝓿𝒆 is searching high/low, day/night, sunshine/rain for some of the most unique and rare invertebrate species found anywehere on the planet! 🔎🪲

Happy Valentines Day from the St Helena Cloud Forest Project 💚🎀 #SHCFP #Valentines #InvertTeam

https://t.co/zBTRCytXLA

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

In 2023 alone, mist capture contributed 51-75% of water available for stream flow or as groundwater on St Helena (estimate), emphasising the importance of the #cloudforest in relation to #watersupply! 🇸🇭💧Learn more in the #SHCFP Y3 Water Report: https://t.co/s4jLPaJ2ki

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

Want to know what it’s like to work on the #SHCFP? 🤔 Continuing our collab with @SaintsDidNext, we're proud to share this short film capturing a day in the life of a team member! 🎥😁Today's star is Water Resources Monitoring Technician, Robert! ✨🎞️ https://t.co/xTeHjXv6DY

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

🤎 #WorldSoilDay Caring for Soils: Measure Monitor Manage ✨ We've installed 3 soil moisture meters in the PNP to #measure and better understand the soil dampness 🟤💧 https://t.co/zGvvUOXc7n This is an important aid to #manage pathogen mitigation in the cloud forest 🌳 #SHCFP

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

Seen this scientific paper? https://t.co/S1U1FuDo6g 🕷 Authored by an int'l group of scientists, this research was led by British Arachnologist, Danni Sherwood, who visited the island in 2022 funded under the #SHCFP, supported by @SHnationaltrust and @SpeciesTru8427 🤝
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[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

Our very own Brendan is off to represent #StHelena in international cricket 🇸🇭🏏 Leading a team responsible for #cloudforest habitat restoration and maintenance 🌱 his resilience and determination clearly translates over to his love for cricket! Go get 'em Brendan💪 #SHCFP

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

🤗 We’re excited to share with you the live link for the mist and rainfall monitoring network dashboard: https://t.co/cgOCI0Gb6U 🌧️📈 providing a real-time look at conditions around key areas of St Helena's Peaks National Park 🌳🏔️ #SHCFP

[St Helena Government @StHelenaGovt]

The St Helena Research Institute (SHRI) and the University of Manchester are pleased to announce that a landmark free online conference, “St Helena: A Unique Environment, A Rich Tapestry,” takes place on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November 2024.

https://t.co/ijPwKcLPm7

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

🍿🎥 Did you get a chance to check out these awesome #SHCFP videos presented by our Island School Kids, written by @SHnationaltrust, and shot and filmed by @SaintsDidNext? Just a #reminder that they are all available on YouTube! https://t.co/G6XREhf9cY

[St Helena Peaks National Park @StHelenaPeaksNP]

Here’s film number 4️⃣ by @SaintsDidNext ft. local children speaking on the importance of the Peaks National Park, this time with regards to the Island's ‘Water Cycle’ 💧:
https://t.co/0yiWPFJKsH

REMINDER: Access restrictions remain in place for areas of the Peaks National Park