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Andrew Gilruth, Jo Pearson and Richard Bailey explain to Charlie Jacoby where the Westminster government is going wrong on upland wildfires.
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Rachel Carson's truth-telling teaches us why we still need bold voices to secure our planet's biodiversity.
New conservation policies are turning the UK’s moorlands into tinderboxes? Fre crews and local communities say traditional land management is being dangerously ignored.
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In Britain, the idea of 'wildness' is a slippery concept to pin down. How we define it, think about it, and feel about it has changed over time, so what does it mean today?
Discover how a passion for rare breeds and visitor experience turned Cotswold Farm Park into a world-class, ever-evolving attraction—find out what makes this rural gem so unique!
The NFU might say "farmers are the original environmentalists" but are those just words?
Unlock the hidden world of woodcock, as firsthand stories and unexpected discoveries reveal why protecting undisturbed moorlands is vital for these mysterious, misunderstood birds.
Trees = carbon = big profits, are we sure? because it all depends on whether the woodland carbon code is keeping up with the latest science.
It's almost taboo to think of cutting peat for the fire, but some old traditions are too valuable to ignore.
There is a great struggle for the future of our industry that we can't afford to ignore
From heat-stressed cows to the hidden benefits of messy hedgerows—see why one vet urges farmers to rethink everything they know about sustainability before it’s too late.
Join the campaign to save Britain's meadow birds, waders and other ground nesting birds, before it's too late.
When the DIY stables closed, the departure of the horses from a bustling barn sparked an explosion of wildlife, offering a rare glimpse into nature’s resilience.
Food inflation could hit 10% by the end of 2026, but more than 6 million people already live in food poverty. What does that actually mean when they also have 'big TVs and iPhones'? We'll tell you.
We can't control the weather. We can change how we farm. Reflections on heat, drought, wildlife, wildfire, livestock and preparing for whatever comes next.