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Six years on from a public appeal to raise funds, the Woodland Trust has completed the first stage of the restoration of Wentwood Forest – including thinning almost all the areas previously planted with conifers to provide space and light for native oak, beech and hazel to take their place…

From carnivorous plants to majestic raptors, the unique ecology of Scotland’s lochs is home to some stunning wildlife – whether it’s beneath the waters or up in the air. Ian McCallum, of Strathkelvin Ramblers, shares his tips on what to look out for…

Finding motivation to get out and about on the short, cold and often grey winter days can be difficult, but the winter months are one of the best times of the year to experience some truly spectacular wildlife events…

A recent invasion of nine or ten foot-sized blobs was widely reported across the fells of Patterdale, Cumbria…

Few events have divided opinion more than the badger cull and despite months of argument there still seems to be no scientific justification…

29 of the UK’s leading environmental groups have issued a report which highlights that the Government is failing to deliver on its wildlife, landscape and access promises…

As our forests and hedgerows take on fantastic array of coloursand berries take on their final hue, one of the best times of the year to observe bird behaviour begins…

An innovatiove new ‘scrub-munching’ machine could transform gorse-covered areas into biofuel…

Forget submerged shopping trolleys and industrial waste, many of Britain’s canals are now lush green corridors brimming with wildlife…

Whilst many of us are still thinking about our summer breaks and lazy days on the beach, some of our birds are already off on their winter holidays…