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Why botanic gardens are key to our future
Sara Oldfield
14th June, 2010
The unsung heroes of conservation, botanic gardens are quietly acting as 'arks' for our planets endangered plant species. And we should be very glad they are too... more...
What is biodiversity offsetting and how would it work?
Tom Levitt
9th June, 2010
European observers say it is going to be as ‘big as the carbon market’, but is buying a licence to cause ecological damage a sound strategy? more...
How to get involved in wildlife conservation
Laura Sevier
27th May 2010
From joining campaigns groups to making your garden more wildlife friendly, there are many ways to get involved with saving the natural world. Read on for inspiration... more...
Wildlife conservation repeatedly ignores the needs of the poor
Dilys Roe
19th May, 2010
Gorillas, elephants, tigers - icons of philanthropy and generosity in the west, but also symbols of the damage that modern conservation can inflict on the less industrialised world more...
Ecologist guide to green travel
Eifion Rees
6th May, 2010
From 'staycations' to conservation holidays - everything you need to know to plan a green vacation more...
Dr. Jane Goodall: I'm not going to fight for animal rights
Laura Sevier
12th April, 2010
The renowned primatologist and conservationist on the need for scientific empathy, the impact of economic development, and why children give her hope for the future more...
Red List of endangered species needs to be tripled, say ecologists
Ecologist
9th April, 2010
Current conservation list criticised for being biased towards vertebrates and neglecting most plants, fungi and invertebrates more...
How to decode food labels and shop with a conscience
Pat Thomas
16th March, 2010
Is it healthy? Is it organic? Is it fairly traded? How far has it travelled? At times, making informed choices can feel like a full-time job. Here is a pocket guide to buying food from the new book Stuffed more...
Among the Great Apes by Paul Raffaele
Grace ter Haar
2nd March, 2010
Exploring the lives and behaviour of our close ancestors and the threats they face, this book makes a compelling case for their protection more...
CASE STUDY: Saving the black poplar
Hannah Davey
25th February, 2010
The native black poplar tree is now rarer than the giant panda with only 2,500 specimens remaining in Britain. The Crown Estate's conservation program aims to reinstate them more...
How to start a university eco society
Nicholas Bruschi
14th January, 2010
Eleven easy steps to get you started - from picking your committee and spreading the word to making it fun and worthwhile more...
How to fix a leaky tap
Sian Berry
5th January, 2010
Fixing a tap could help save tens of thousands of litres of clean water in a year, and save yourself money in the process. In her new book, Mend It!, Siân Berry explains how more...
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Fight climate change as a recruit in BTCV's Carbon Army
Emma Bocking
11th December, 2009
The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers has created a 'Carbon Army' with marching order for hands-on action during the Copenhagen summit more...
10 groups campaigning for the natural world
Ecologist
19th June, 2009
Breathable air, healthy soil, fresh water and the stability of our climate all rely on our planetary life-support systems – like rainforests and oceans – being healthy. more...
Last Chance to See: Q & A with Mark Carwardine
Laura Sevier
7th September, 2009
'Last Chance to See', a new BBC series fronted by Stephen Fry and naturalist Mark Carwardine, seeks out six 'wacky and weird' endangered species more...
CASE STUDY: using livestock to manage the countryside
Dixe Wills
2nd February, 2009
With her free-ranging flock of conservation grazers, Britain's only close shepherd is resurrecting a greener way to manage the countryside. Dixe Wills reports more...
CASE STUDY: installing green roofs
Matilda Lee
29th January, 2009
Can there be wildlife in our urban jungles? Matilda Lee meets a man campaigning to let nature live on city rooftops more...
CASE STUDY: local, sustainable fishing from bait to plate
Carol Trewin
1st February, 2007
Many global fish stocks are on the verge of collapse but, nearer home, Cornish fishermen have found a sustainable way of earning a living. more...
Secret getaway: Skomer Island
Eifion Rees
17th September, 2009
Want to mix a little conservation with your holiday? Volunteering on Skomer Island, a haven for seabirds and nature lovers, is a rewarding experience says Eifion Reesmore...
The Elephant's Tale by Lauren St John
Beth Dillon
16th September, 2009
The latest in St John's series of children's books focusing on the adventures of a young girl in Africa, the Elephant's Tale helps bring the realities of conservation to a new audience. Who better to review it than a nine-year-old member of that audience? more...
Forest or people? One woman trying to save both in Rwanda
Jayme Otto
25th August, 2009
On the one side stand half a million poor farmers, desperate to find land for more crops. On the other, a patch of once-extensive forest that is the area's ecological lynchpin. In between, one woman more...
Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming
Andrea Kayne
24th August, 2009
Is the entire global ecosystem on the verge of collapse? Anthony D. Barnosky explores the threats facing the natural world and outlines some solutions more...
Q & A: Pollyanna Pickering, artist and wildlife conservationist
Laura Sevier
13th August, 2009
Pollyanna Pickering on being one of the few westerners to see a giant panda in the wild, saving the Abyssinian Wolf and how art has led her to a greater appreciation of the natural world... more...
Tiger farms undermining conservation efforts
Debbie Banks
30th July, 2009
Tigers breed well in captivity, so why not just farm them behind bars to satisfy those with a taste for tiger bone wine? Debbie Banks from the Environmental Investigation Agency explains why relaxing the rules would be a disaster more...
The Visionaries
Ecologist
20th March, 2009
Mark Anslow, Laura Sevier, Dan Box and Matilda Lee profile 10 visionaries with 10 big ideas for a better world.more...
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