Farming & Wildlife
New vision for Exmoor National Park
Working alongside local farmers is key to reversing wildlife decline, says Exmoor National Park Authority.
Salmon bred in captivity have fewer offspring in the wild
Scientists have found that boosting wild stocks of Atlantic salmon with fish reared in hatcheries is having a detrimental effect on the species’ ability to reproduce.
Concern over potential release of sky lanterns
Conservationists, farmers and emergency services advise against releasing sky lanterns to show support for the NHS, or to boost morale during the pandemic.
Migrating hoverflies are providing essential pollination and pest control in the UK
These insects are thought to transport billions of pollen grains between Britain and Europe each year and contribute to successful ecosystem function.
Hope for skylarks
A new study monitors numbers of birds and shows an increase in some priority species.
What would happen if sheep stopped grazing our hillsides?
Christian Dunn discusses the effect of removing sheep from our uplands.
Conservationists accused of turning a blind eye to the real reason for wildlife declines around the world
An estimated 60% of all global biodiversity loss can be attributed to the food we eat and how we produce it - but are wildlife conservationists doing enough to highlight this critical issue?
Gove commits government to restoring British wildlife
Environment secretary Michael Gove has repeated his pledge to reform the way farming is subsidised in order to benefit wildlife.
Can farming be wildlife-friendly?
Conventional farmers are often blamed for declining wildlife populations, but many of us do try to be responsible, says Duncan Farrington.
One man went to sow
Turning back the clock to recreate a traditional wildflower meadow has been a labour of love for Trevor Dines.
How does coffee help butterflies?
As natural forests are lost, coffee and timber plantations could provide hope for Lepidoptera.
Wild fish at risk from salmon farms
Increased numbers of sea lice in farmed salmon could affect wild fish too.
Britain’s cirl buntings are back from the brink
Once on the brink of extinction, this small farmland bird is on the rise in Britain.