England
Can hedgelaying survive the 21st century? Members only Members only
People have laid hedges since the Bronze Age – but fresh thinking is required to ensure the craft continues into the future.
In grey city spaces, a greener future is growing Members only Members only
Urban agriculture is springing up in London's wastelands. But will the city ever be able to feed itself?
The wood and the road: my battle to save an irreplaceable ecosystem Members only Members only
The Norwich Western Link will destroy the ancient habitats of the Wensum Valley – and make a mockery of the government's policy on biodiversity.
Wild swimming is losing its wildness Members only Members only
Restrictions on swimming at Grantchester Meadows represent a growing trend for bureaucracy. Disadvantaged communities will be first to suffer.
The grand plan to rewild Somerleyton Estate – including the return of the lynx Members only Members only
The Knepp Estate may hog the limelight, but another rewilding project of a similar scale is unfolding in East Anglia.
'Our hikes were a political statement': The Sheffield walkers reclaiming 2,000 years of rural history Members only Members only
When Maxwell Ayamba set up a hiking group for middle-aged Black men in 2004, he didn't realise it would be such a revolutionary act.
Less than 15% of councils have declared an Ecological Emergency. Why the delay? Members only Members only
In comparison, 83% of county and unitary authorities have declared a Climate Emergency.
One quarter of English councils have plans to rewild. Does yours? Members only Members only
Exclusive: We asked every council in England about whether they were rewilding – and what they were spending to make it happen. Here's what we found out.
