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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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Country Life 30 November 2022Country 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 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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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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Country Life 27 July 2022Country Life 27 July 2022 looks at pointers, and meets young people who have made the move to a rural lifestyle.
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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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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.
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One of Britain's greatest swimming pools and the standing stone that inspired Tolkien being saved for new generationsTwo landmarks of very different nature have received boosts which should help them survive many more years: the elegant Saltdean Lido near Brighton, and a country boundary stone near Oxford that's been a local landmark for centuries.
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The plucky villagers battling to save their local village pubsThe fight to save rural pubs is ongoing, but, as Jane Wheatley reports, communities across the country are coming together to secure theirs for the next generation.
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The iconic English pig that is now at serious risk of disappearing foreverThe latest Rare Breeds Survival Trust report brings shocking news: the Large White pig, a mainstay of British farms, is at serious risk. Annunciata Elwes reports.
