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THE HEBRIDEAN COAST THAT STOLE MY HEART

"Breathtaking scenery, unspoilt beauty and wide-open skies"

Phantoms of the forest

A powerful, secretive hunter haunts our forests - the goshawk. Film-maker James Aldred has spent hundreds of hours discovering the hidden life of this master of stealth

Should the royals rewild their land?

Green campaigners are urging the Royal Family to help Britain restore nature and tackle climate change by rewilding its vast estates - but some locals are sceptical. Richard Baynes finds out why

Insect Eden

With 134 miles of paths through drifts of wildflowers abuzz with bees and butterflies, the John Muir Pollinator Way is both a beautiful walking route and a way to help revive Britain's insect population, reports Sheila Sim

Sara Maitland

A new GCSE in natural history will empower the future caretakers of our planet

DISCOVER ROYAL THAMES

From its spring in the Cotswolds, a wild river winds past dreaming spires and palaces to the city and the sea. Ben Lerwill marks Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by exploring the rich, regal heritage of a great river

Life, loss and hope

With many of the UK's plant and animal species threatened with extinction because of human actions, it's easy to feel downhearted. In his new book, Peter Marren explores our complex role as both predator and protector of the natural world – and reveals that none of us are powerless

AN OAK FOR THE AGES

Since prehistoric times, a giant tree had slumbered in the Fenland soil, until, in 2012, a farmer stumbled across it. Now, skilled craftsmen have transformed the oak into a 'Table for the Nation', as a jubilee tribute to the Queen, writes Rosanna Morris

A view from the farm Adam Henson

WHY COUNTY SHOWS ARE A DELIGHT OF SUMMER

A taste of June

STRAWBERRY, LEMON CURD, MASCARPONE & PEPPER SANDWICHES

A life in colour

Floral meadows surround the old house at Benton End in Suffolk. Once, though, this was one of England's most beautiful country gardens, created by plantsman and artist Sir Cedric Morris, whose life was as colourful as his plants. Now there are plans to renew the house and grounds as a vibrant centre for art and gardening, writes Twigs Way

Golden wonders

They are so common we take them for granted. Many gardeners wage war on them. But these wildflowers are marvels of natural design, vigorously well adapted to life in all its forms. Phil Gates celebrates the dandelion

Spring into song

Spring's blend of optimism, fertility and new life has always stirred people into song. Duncan Haskell takes us on a lyrical journey through the melodies of the season

NEW NATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR 2022

Are you inspired by spending time in a place where nature flourishes? Then put pen to paper and let your creativity flow in this year's nature-writing competition

Fawn rising

This spring, new roe deer fawns are born in quiet woodlands across the countryside. Adele Brand describes a fawn's first year of life, and asks why farmers and some naturalists are worried by the growing numbers of deer

Frost in May

Spring is here at last and in his gorgeous Lincolnshire garden, Adam Frost thrills to every bud that bursts into blossom. The BBC Gardeners' World presenter tells us how nature and the countryside have inspired his career

Ellie Harrison

The unstoppable power and might of stormy weather can remind us of our place in the world

DISCOVER THE STORY OF LAKELAND

Take a magical history tour of the mysterious stone circles, dramatic castles, historic quarries and grand country houses of the Lake District with Susie White

DAY OUT: Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Lincolnshire GIBRALTAR'S GENTLE GRAZERS

Highland ponies are the newest addition to the conservation team at this east-coast reserve, where spring orchids bloom lilac among the blue lagoons and sandy dunes, says Susie Kearley

DAY OUT: Coombe Hill Canal and Meadows, Gloucestershire WATERY WILDLIFE HAVEN

Spot waterfowl and waders, damselflies and butterflies in this ancient and special wetland landscape that fringes the River Severn, says Tolga Aktas

A Weaver's Life

Sussex maker Annemarie O'Sullivan harvests her own willow withies, from which she weaves beautiful baskets inspired by ancient traditions

The Linen Renaissance

A field in urban Blackburn could be the start of a fashion revolution, according to Patrick Grant of BBC series The Great British Sewing Bee. He wants to revive Britain’s once-great linen industry – and help save the planet

The Cyber Farm

Special Report: Part 2 - In our previous issue, we looked at how farming could soon be transformed by technology, including drones and robots. Jess Stevenson introduces 12 of these coming innovations

Spring Chicks

In hedgerows and on trees and cliff ledges across the country, the eggs of wild birds are hatching and new chicks are emerging – trembling, hungry and vulnerable. How do baby birds survive? Tim Birkhead explores an annual spring miracle

Save the Easter Bunny

Baby rabbits nibbling at meadow edges make endearing scenes across lowland Britain, or they did until recent years. Our rabbit population is under threat – so much so that conservationists are building ‘hotels’ to protect the species, reports Amy-Jane Beer

Discover: Kent - Spring in The Garden of England

Famed for its pretty orchards, ancient woodlands, rolling fields and historic gardens, Kent’s countryside comes alive during the season of renewal, says Simon Richmond

Meet the Beaver Heroes

Extinct in the UK for four centuries, beavers are now returning to rivers around the UK, thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists. Richard Baynes profiles four people who are doing their bit for the beaver

Growing Together

With no farming experience, Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer upped sticks from the south of England to take over a 60-hectare farm in the rugged Cairngorms. After appearing in the BBC series This Farming Life, Lynn tells us how their new life is going, six years on

Get Ready for the Revolution

Technology seems poised to transform UK agriculture – but can science help farmers grow more food, while simultaneously restoring the health of our environment? Jess Stevenson investigates

Discover Slate Country

The epic ruins of North Wales’ once-great slate industry are now a Unesco World Heritage Site. Julie Brominicks marvels at the spectacle