Tree family tree

WE OFTEN IMAGINE conservation unfolding in wild, far-flung landscapes, not in the middle of bustling cities. Urban environments can seem like the end of the road for nature, where even the trees appea

Native trees hold a special place in the UK’s traditions, myths and ecosystems

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke follows the Ouseburn to the Tyne in search of urban nature and the city’s most intriguing residents

A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen

Letter of the week

Finding the best birds can mean looking in some less than obvious places, writes Paul Brook