Nature first, conservation solutions
As part of my wider studies in ecology and conservation, my whole perspective on what I should do with my life has been altered by three astonishing individuals who have transformed modern nature conservation thinking in the UK. I am … Continued
When I was growing up in the South-West, the Chough was the symbol of Cornwall, featuring on the Coat of Arms for Cornwall Council since the 1930s, but it was extinct in England. However, they are now back in Cornwall … Continued
We’re excited to see the media (Guardian article here) reporting on this great new initiative from the The Dartmoor Nature Alliance (DNA). They have a simple, but ambitious goal: To double the area of rainforest on Dartmoor’s commons. The Duchy … Continued
One of the nature conservation areas we’re most passionate about is temperate rainforest restoration and last week we were thrilled to visit one of the best local examples – Wistman’s Wood on Dartmoor. We also met the guru Guy Shrubsole … Continued