The Rise of the Temperate Rainforest
Only five years ago no one knew Britain had any Temperate Rainforest. Now it is all the rage. This is the story.
Francis Fulford
I am a Devon landowner and have previously written for The Field and Country Illustrated.
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Steve Reed's Land Use Framework Consultation
The Government's Consultation on future land use is fatally flawed as the assumptions it uses it are, in the main, false.
Strutt & Parker embrace Environmental, Social and Governance - why?
Why do companies sign up to Environmental, Social, and Governance? Do they really think it impresses anyone? Well certainly not in the countryside anyway.
Investing in Nature... Rewilding's Financial Strategy
Rewilding is the new sexy investment for City investors. Find out why agricultural land investment is turning on the likes of insurance giant Aviva.
Is Reeves' Budget Malicious or Stupid, or Both?
The recent budget, seen by many as an attack on farming, is far worse that that: it shows a fundamental failure to understand the economics of land
Cash for Conservation: The Lucrative World of Biodiversity Net Gain
A simplistic overview of a fiendishly complicated policy. But for some lucky landowners a treasure chest awaits.
Silenced by Cancellation: NFUM Insurance Nightmare
My unhappy experience of dealing with the new super woke NFUM insurance company
London's Property Rollercoaster: Past, Present, and Future Trends
History has a habit of repeating itself and there is no reason to think that London Residential Property is immune to this fact.
Revolutionising House Building: Timber Frame vs Traditional Methods
It is time that the building industry embraced change. Good for the planet and good for their profits. And good for government building targets.
Carbon Capture Comes To Rewilding
Damage a tree and its reaction is to try to heal itself. A lot of this action happens below ground in increased root growth. This leads to 'Carbon Capture.' So next time you see a tree, bash it and help save the planet. So goes the new theory...
Natural Capital: Unexpected Riches or Fairy Gold?
How to create Capital Values out of thin air: employ consultants who can't write English.
The Rise of 'Acronym Farming': A New Landscape for Agriculture
In a tough time for farming, schemes like the SFI seem attractive, but are they as good as they appear?