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A NATURAL SPACE TO CONSERVE: PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE AIARTZA-DERIO ATLANTIC MIXED FOREST

por David Henderson

We fully support the campaign that the Provincial Council of Bizkaia is undergoing to purchase forests to achieve expansion, as well as transformation, improvement and conservation of native forests in our territory, and as such, we formally request the purchase of the plot of land,… Leer más »A NATURAL SPACE TO CONSERVE: PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE AIARTZA-DERIO ATLANTIC MIXED FOREST

THE MAHATSA WINE CELLAR IN SENPERE

por David Henderson

It’s always nice to be able to spend a few days relaxing in Iparralde, and even better when you discover some interesting local initiatives. And so it was that in the small town of Senpere, better known for Herri Urrats that I came across Mahatsa… Leer más »THE MAHATSA WINE CELLAR IN SENPERE

LA LUNA SOBRE EL HOMBRE SIN NOMBRE

por David Henderson

Although Aritz presented his book over a month ago in the premises of BBT we feel it’s important to remind our followers that this is a book that is well worth buying. However, although the reviews we include with the article are from Amazon, we… Leer más »LA LUNA SOBRE EL HOMBRE SIN NOMBRE

OUR TEN YEAR JOURNEY

por David Henderson

The Butroi Bizirik Transition project saw the light of day ten years ago following an inspiring presentation of the transition ideals as a response to the oil peak and the looming climate crisis. It is true to say that ten years later the original enthusiasm… Leer más »OUR TEN YEAR JOURNEY

ASTEKLIMA IN LAUKIZ

por David Henderson

This is the third year that the Basque Government, through its environmental groups EVE and Ihobe, has organized Asteklima to make people aware of the climate and energy crisis facing us. Every town-hall that wants to can apply for a grant to organize activities on… Leer más »ASTEKLIMA IN LAUKIZ

PHOTOGRAPHIC BIRD EXHIBITION

por David Henderson

As part of the celebrations of its 10th anniversary, Butroi Bizirik Trantsizioan Elkartea invited the local nature WhatsApp group, Saramus Natura Taldea, to exhibit photographs of the birds that can be observed in the Uribe-Butroe region. Saramus Natura Taldea is a group open to anyone… Leer más »PHOTOGRAPHIC BIRD EXHIBITION

SAN SYLVESTRE BAKIO 2022

por David Henderson

It has now become a tradition for many people from the local area to take part in the annual Saint Sylvester race in Bakio and a good tradition it is too. Many surfers from near and far enjoyed the waves and many others went for… Leer más »SAN SYLVESTRE BAKIO 2022

SOFIA

por David Henderson

It has now been three months since Sofia passed away in her beloved Columbia leaving behind her loving partner Tino and her lovely daughter Naroa. She is missed by everyone who knew her and we in Butroi Bizirik Trantsizioan also will always miss her. Last… Leer más »SOFIA

STARRY, STARRY NIGHTS

por David Henderson

It`s 50 years since Don McClean released his hit single “Vincent” in honour of Van Gogh. The opening words to the song refer to his painting “Starry Night”, painted more than 130 years ago when skies were really starry. The same can not be said… Leer más »STARRY, STARRY NIGHTS

CLIMATE CHANGE OR CLIMATE EXTINCTION?

por David Henderson

Recently a group of scientists has asked the IPCC to look at the possibility of catastrophic climate change outcomes, including human extinction. They argue that the world should start preparing for the possibility of what they call “Climate Endgame”. So far most scientific research has… Leer más »CLIMATE CHANGE OR CLIMATE EXTINCTION?