Among the Moths & Monarchs: A Walk That Changed How I See Nature

I thought I knew my home woods well, but a morning stroll with a lepidopterist revealed new horizons.

A celebration of English cheese

‘Cheese is the secret ingredient of happiness.’ It’s a wonderful quote and even though no one is quite sure who wrote it, the sentiment is felt by millions of food lovers around the world.

Rural life at a crossroads: Who will shape its future?

How can we create a thriving rural 'ecosystem' which encourages young people to stay in the countryside – or move there?

Opening Farm Gates and Finding Myself Again

Kids on a farm, what could go wrong?

How to beat the lead ammo ban in Parliament

To defeat the government’s new lead ammunition ban will need luck, a fire-breathing MP and you won’t be popular with every shooter. From the mouths of a politician and a cartridge supplier, here’s what you need to know.

Why The Greeks Embrace Insects.

While on holiday in Lefkada I discovered why the Greeks are so much more tolerant than the British when it comes to creepy crawlies and biting bugs.

Out of struggle, something Unstoppable is born

Often, it’s only by stepping into someone else’s shoes that we begin to see our own path more clearly. Unstoppable is just the beginning.

The Salt Path Trap

Whatever the truth of Raynor Winn's bestseller, the story of her downfall has tainted us all.

Fly Fishing Revolution: How Could Carp Save our Sport?

While some areas of angling are growing, fly fishing is declining. Why? Because there are simply too many barriers to entry. I’ve got a revolutionary solution that’s bound to upset everyone… but here goes!

The Fake Forest Fraud

We are wasting billions on fake forests. In the process we are destroying landscapes, and the wildlife and communities they support.

Where Will the Wild Things Grow?

With our future wide open, I explored the idea of starting our own small farm and uncovered the quiet crisis facing the next generation of farmers.

Curlew Headstarting - a valuable conservation tool

As eight juvenile Eurasian Curlew arrive at Wild Ken Hill, I am reminded of the immense effort required to get these birds ready for headstarting. With the bird's fate so perilous, this effort is necessary and worthwhile.