Conservation

Is the ancient art of seaweed harvesting still sustainable? Members only Members only
Wild macroalgae is cool now, putting strain on a millennia-old tradition.

Meet the people rewilding death Members only Members only
How human burial can unlock swathes of land for restoring nature – and maybe, one day, for lynx.

On the spoil heap, where nature rises from the wreckage Members only Members only
The remains of Scotland's industrial past have created opportunities for orchids, birch and insects, writes Cal Flyn.

“It is a very contested landscape.” Members only Members only
Future Land: An interview with Lee Schofield, site manager at RSPB Haweswater in the Lake District.

The UK is (mostly) lagging behind Europe on nature Members only Members only
Some important context on *that* map.

How is climate change affecting British wildlife? Members only Members only
Rising temperatures are already affecting what species live and thrive in the wild.

"Conservation was my lifeblood. Without it, I feel lost." Members only Members only
A writer reflects on the emotional toll of losing their job during the pandemic.

What next for England's beavers? Members only Members only
Government approval of Devon's beavers is a boost to reintroduction projects nationally.