The need to listen

Fluctuating weather patterns, the future of agri-environmental schemes and a step back in time provide much to reflect on for Joe Stanley this month

PHOTO: TOM BAILEY 1 It’s a win for ...

In the face of a worrying increase in wildfires across the country, could sheep prove a crucial force in protecting the land? Michael Barker reports

Britain’s native breeds and their grazing talents are an integral part of the drive to balance food production with biodiversity recovery. Kate Green explains why we should look closer to home in the quest to re-create the natural habitats of the past

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

Patrick Galbraith calls for a bit less tinkering around the hedges