Born in 1994, I am a big believer in the magical power of words. Lover of the countryside and all things nature, I also enjoy pondering the mysteries of the universe and the human experience, when I am not daydreaming about dragons or whatever the latest exotic motor roaring out of the Italian heartlands might be.
Matt Huggins explores why our woodlands are an important part of our landscape, looking at how they give back to nature and to us. As our woodlands are under threat, it's more important than ever to preserve what's left and fight to keep them alive. Will you join us in saving our woodlands?
Margery Thomas, Hothfield Volunteer and regular columnist looks at the lack of butterfly sightings in recent months, the work volunteers are doing to remove bracken and how this all impact the wider management of the last remaining fragments of heathland we have left in Kent.
Groundswell Agriculture Festival is the UK’s largest event dedicated to farming that regenerates the soil and restores nature. It’s a unique blend of industry conference and lively festival. This year, I took the plunge, braved the camping, and immersed myself in two days of inspiring talks and networking.
As we celebrate our local woods with the Save Our Woodlands appeal, discover how you can bring the forest feeling to your own outdoor space.
As part of the Save Our Woodlands appeal, join us to celebrate East Blean woods.
A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to look out for
As part of the Save Our Woodlands appeal, join us to celebrate Cromers Wood.
Make a start on identifying these notoriously difficult yet intriguing, beautiful and environmentally sensitive plants.
Make a start on identifying these notoriously difficult yet intriguing, beautiful and environmentally sensitive plants.
Learn more about the sedges and rushes - plant species which are found in many of our wilder, unimproved habitats but are often unfairly dismissed or overlooked.
Iain Tolhurst NBE is a pioneering organic farmer and owner of Tolhurst Organic Farms. This farm has made quite a name for itself because it is able to feed 350 families on 14 acres of what is classified as poor quality agricultural land up to now, without any government subsidies. He manages this land with minimal external inputs to the farm. This means no chemical fertiliser or pesticides. He also does this without any livestock or external fertility from animals. Nearly 20% of his farm is trees and an additional 40% set aside for green manure. So how does he do it?
