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Are we making incorrect assumptions re optimal habitats for rare species?

On our recent trip to south-east Poland, I had reason to start questioning some of the assumptions we seem to be making about optimal...

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How can we recreate biodiversity if we don't know what it looks like?

We all know that our wildlife is disappearing and natural habitats are fewer and farther between than ever, but there are several...

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When is a National Park not a National Park?

The IUCN state a national park to be a relatively large area with the following defining characteristics: One or several ecosystems not...

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Stability or Disturbance?

A rare clubmoss has been revitalised after a five tonne tractor was driven around its habitat in Dorset. This is more evidence that what...

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Guaranteed Depression!

I don't know about you, but I rarely get depressed. Sure, the continuous battle to protect wildlife, fight for human rights and pressure...

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Recreating habitats is not enough!

Picture a landscape that's been over-grazed and over-managed to such an extent that most of the species that once lived there have gone...

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Biodiversity Immersion!

In June I immersed myself and my guests in biodiversity, in an area where wolves, lynx, bears, pine martens, wild boar and wildcats roam....