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Half a million trees planted in honour — and in memory — of The Queen
Huge swathes of Britain will be carpeted with trees for generations to come thanks to the huge success of the Platinum Woods project. James Fisher reports.
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Jonathan Self: What I learned from the last garden hermit in Britain
Our columnist's rare time to himself causes him to reflect on his encounter with a man who had nothing but himself for company for years on end.
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Natural England under fire amid 'near total collapse of confidence among farmers and landowners'
A row over the management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest has led to a review of Natural England's remit. James Fisher reports.
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150 species, 1.5 million acres in the 10th annual Big Farmland Bird Count
'The fact that the count is still going strong after 10 years highlights the passion and commitment that British farmers have for the birds on their farms,' says the organiser of Big Farmland Bird Count.
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Jonathan Self: How do mosquitoes know when it's Easter?
The arrival of warmer weather heralds many joys — but also one very specific pain, as Jonathan Self grumbles.
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Beavers discovered living on River Avon, 400 years after they were supposed to have gone extinct
Beavers have been reintroduced in some areas of the country — but not yet around the Avon near Bristol. Somebody clearly forgot to tell the beavers that, however, as James Fisher reports.
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Where to see red kites, the birds which have been 'the biggest species success story in UK conservation history’
Red kites are returning in numbers that naturalists could only have dreamed of 30 years ago. Dr Mike Pienkowski has chronicled the extraordinary success story of how they were brought back from the brink of extinction — and he shared with us five of the best places to see these beautiful birds of prey.
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'The last red squirrel in Dumfries — if it comes to that — is most likely to be predated by a pine marten'
The pine marten is proving a mixed blessing in the task of restoring wildlife for Jamie Blackett.
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The A to Z of the Cheltenham Festival, from Arkle to Zarkander
Here is all you need to know about the 2023 Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, one of the greatest sporting occasions on the calendar.
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Fast train to loss of trust: HS2 and Wildlife Trusts at loggerheads over impact on Nature
James Fisher reports on the claims and counter-claims flying between HS2 and conservationists.
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Government finally release details of post-Brexit subsidies for farmers
The long-awaited ELMS system has been unveiled by Defra secretary Thérèse Coffey. James Fisher reports on the news and the initial reaction from the farming community.
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The Ford Fiesta that dreamed it was Noah's Ark
Joe Gibbs tells a tale of roadkill, sporrans and the protected species who can circumvent an electric fence as stealthily as a cat burglar.
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United to save our plants — and stop another eco-tragedy like ash dieback disease
James Fisher reports on the latest efforts by Defra to help stop the spread of plant diseases in the UK.
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Flicker of hope for farmers? Replacement for EU payments in sight as Coffey teases ELMS announcement
James Fisher reports from the CLA conference where there is some news — though almost no detail — on the replacement for the EU's payments.
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Country Life 30 November 2022
Country Life 30 November 2022 looks at migrating birds, The Mousetrap, magical mushrooms and more.
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National Parks hit by the financial crisis: 'It's never been anywhere near as bad as this in 30 years'
'The green lungs of the nation' have seen their funding fall as much as 40% in real terms over the past decade. James Fisher reports on the struggles of Britain's national parks.
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Saving the teeming wildlife that calls the Irish Sea home
The Irish Sea Network is a Marine Protected Area — but more in theory than in name, since only 0.01% of it is under full protection. A new joint effort, the Irish Sea Network, is seeking to put that right.
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Curious Questions: Is there any such thing as coincidence?
Just when you were musing about the nature of coincidences, along comes Martin Fone to explain exactly what they are — and what they aren't.
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How to get your outdoor spaces scrubbed up and ready for outdoor entertaining
Many of us almost lived outside during the long hot summer, but these days the end of the hot weather doesn't mean we head back inside until spring. If you're looking to spruce up your outdoor living space, here are some tips for getting things back to their best.
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Country Life 7 September 2022
Country Life 7 September 2022 looks at extreme weather, Sealyham terriers, and hears the secrets of the author A. N. Wilson.
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Curious Questions: Can ancient technology of wind, water and hot springs help make a sustainable future?
The UK is switching on to a future of home-grown, greener power — and yet this future is drawing on the past. Jonathan Lee revisits the renewable revolution that started right here.
