Should we abolish Natural England?
If Natural England is to be abolished, it must be replaced by a much better alternative
Richard Negus
I am a professional hedgelayer, conservationist and author of the critically acclaimed book 'Words from the Hedge' - A Hedgelayer's View of The Countryside.
How farm clusters could challenge the conservation charities’ funding monopoly
Farmers would much prefer funding their own land stewardship through profits made selling food in a fair marketplace.
Booming bitterns bouncing back
Managing reedbeds is vital if the boom of the bittern is to become a familiar sound once more
The parochial cow
The cow that saved hundreds of millions of lives
A Country Mile From Manchester
Could Andy Burnham's Manchersterism work in the countryside?
A Hunting State of Mind
Humans can't help hunting and feasting.
Becoming An Activist
The Government called us NIMBYs; now hear us roar.
Hedgelayer, Heal Thyself
The muntjac plague is a disaster for East Anglian wildlife. Rather than whining, you can do something about it.
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The Law of Interdependence- Part Two
Trail hunting faces extinction. Why did farmers win their PR battle, but hunters didn't?
The Law of Interdependence
At School I learned there is a positive for every negative. In this two part article I highlight why a partial victory for the farmers is not a total win for the countryside.
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LIVESTREAM: How Woodburner Laws Could Ignite a Forestry Crisis
Discover how new UK woodburner laws could transform the forestry industry in a LIVE chat with expert Nick Adams from Kilmaha Forestry
RS Surtees: The Man For The Moment
Why does the author of Handley Cross and Mr Sponge continue to have relevance today?