Happy New (wildlife-watching) Year to all readers, says James Lowen

Karen Youngs encounters some warty amphibians on a risky mission during a drizzly early evening walk

Beavers and red kites may be flourishing in Britain, but the reintroduction of apex predators here is a trickier issue. Could there be practical and philosophical benefits and would a trial release of lynx be a worthwhile experiment?

Nadia Shaikh watches out for signs of life each February, the month that gives us a teaser trailer for spring

Bursting into life in the depths of winter, snowdrops are little symbols of hope, a sign that spring will be coming. Thriving in damp soil, snowdrops are often found in clusters beneath trees or carpe

Following Adam Henson’s excellent article on British wool (November issue), I would like to mention that British wool is used in the compost I purchase from Cumbria. It is brilliant for tomatoes, grow