Finding hope in nature

Chris Packham is one of our most popular wildlife broadcasters – so popular, he has even been talked of as a potential successor to the great David Attenborough. Here, he talks birding for beginners, TV, Wild Justice and some pressing conservation problems. John Miles is asking the questions

Countryfile ’s newest presenter on growing up with chickens, family camping trips and the tea towel that caused a stir with her husband…

Britain’s wild places are under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Sophie Pavelle explores what’s at stake from the saddle

I’m always pleased to receive BBC Countryfile Magazine and look forward to reading it. In truth, I don’t read everything in any magazine, but I feel June’s edition is outstanding. I was especially int

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Maybe it’s the thrill of reading Robinson Crusoe or Treasure Island, but islands have always seemed so romantic to me – mysterious, exotic and full of adventure. And we’ve got loads of them – the Brit