The story of scarecrows

Red kites, great spotted woodpeckers and pink-footed geese are only a few of the birds doing brilliantly in the British Isles right now. Mark Cocker celebrates their success stories and looks at what might be learnt from them

Far more than a walking aid, a properly made stick is a tangible–not to mention very useful– link to the land itself, says Gabriel Stone

Toby explains how to take action now to stop weeds in their tracks

Hoarding is a common animal behaviour. Lots of creatures cache food for times of scarcity. You probably know that squirrels hide nuts and wood mice store seeds, but did you know that fire ants stockpi

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