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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 'Sheffield Chainsaw Massacre' inquiry report: 227 pages of dishonesty and shocking behaviourThe destruction and removal of thousands of healthy trees in Sheffield sparked protests and recriminations that lasted years — and whose effects are still felt in the city. Will the publication of the independent inquiry's report put the controversy to bed? James Fisher reports.
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The A to Z of the Cheltenham Festival, from Arkle to ZarkanderHere 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 NatureJames 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 farmersThe 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 ArkJoe 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 diseaseJames 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 announcementJames 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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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 homeThe 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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'I've seen a lot of change — but not as much as my grandmother. She lived through horsepower to seeing a man on the moon.'Lucy Baring reports back from her mother's 90th birthday party, but not before negotiating a phone shop with no phone signal.
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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 entertainingMany 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 2022Country 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.
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Jason Goodwin: 'The cats stayed on when the old occupants left, full of feline discretion, more like a whiff of perfume than an actual presence'Jason Goodwin tells the sad tale of the cats that walked by themselves, almost up until the end.
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The dawn of the carbon-neutral carrotAnnunciata Elwes reports on how vegetable growers are making their goods greener than ever.
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The Ebony Horse Club, where inner city children get a ticket to ride in the heart of BrixtonDeep in the beating heart of Brixton in south London, the Ebony Horse Club is quietly teaching inner-city children the joy of being around horses, as patron and ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell reports.
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Country Life 29 June 2022Country Life 29 June 2022 is our sustainability special issue, featuring everything from seahorses to smallholders.
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Curious Questions: Who do we say that cats have nine lives?Martin Fone set off to investigate the origins of the saying that cats have nine lives. In the process he discovered something less supernatural, but no less incredible.
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The shorthorn: The tale of the cow that went global, thanks to the dedicated English farmers who created modern cattle breedingThe shorthorn cow is coming into its own again. Jamie Blackett celebrates the 200th anniversary of the herdbook and the legacy of a dedicated farmer.
