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Protesters to hold mass trespass of Cirencester Park over charging plans
Right to roam campaigners organise demonstration amid anger at Bathurst Estate’s introduction of £4 fee to visit park
Patrick Barkham
11, Mar, 2024 @11:12 AM
Wolves are thriving again across western Europe. Is it time to bring them back to the UK?
Former sheep farmer Derek Gow is on a mission to rewild Britain. Having switched sides from team sheep, he wants to reintroduce its mortal enemy… By Patrick Barkham
Patrick Barkham
10, Mar, 2024 @12:00 PM
Row over possible River Cam bathing spot frequented by Darwin and Lord Byron
Proponents of ‘bathing waters’ designation say it would force action on sewage but others worry about impact of more visitors
Patrick Barkham
09, Mar, 2024 @8:00 AM
Act to save Dartmoor rainforest from sheep, urge campaigners
Authorities asked to step in to protect Black-a-Tor Copse, an ancient temperate rainforest in Devon at risk from overgrazing
Patrick Barkham
01, Mar, 2024 @1:00 PM
Butterflywatch: brimstones in midwinter raise adaptability issues
Can spring species adapt, or will mild extremes disrupt crucial synchronicities between caterpillars and food plants?
Patrick Barkham
29, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM
‘You want them to have a fighting chance’: the world of toading
A night out with the Somerset volunteers helping amphibians cross the road to their mating grounds as populations decline
Patrick Barkham
19, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM
UK’s leading agricultural research facility facing funding crisis
Exclusive: Rothamsted Research is having to pause ‘non-essential’ work, according to a letter from its director
Helena Horton and Patrick Barkham
08, Feb, 2024 @9:00 AM
Cranes, UK’s tallest bird, bred in higher numbers last summer than for centuries
At least 80 pairs recorded in 2023 after species began breeding again in 1979, having disappeared from UK in 16th century
Patrick Barkham
02, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM
Brown hairstreak: the rare butterfly quietly retaking London and beyond
Species declined in Britain in 20th century but is beginning to thrive again – possibly due to climate crisis
Patrick Barkham
31, Jan, 2024 @6:00 AM
Rare swallowtail butterfly suffers worst summer since records began
Exclusive: one of Britain’s rarest butterflies, found only in Norfolk Broads, critically threatened by climate crisis
Patrick Barkham
30, Jan, 2024 @6:02 PM
A wolf killed the EU president’s precious pony - then the fight to catch the predator began
After being hunted to near extinction, wolves have returned to Europe. But when one killed Ursula von der Leyen’s family pony, it ignited a high-stakes battle. Are the animals’ days numbered?
Patrick Barkham
27, Jan, 2024 @12:00 PM
Anti-snare campaigner cleared of damage and theft on duke’s estate
Doug Maw posted videos of animals caught in wire nooses and was charged with damaging and stealing snares and traps
Patrick Barkham
26, Jan, 2024 @1:28 PM
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