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Scientist leads fight to protect sacred Pacific island

Respected ocean scientist Dr Katy Soapi helped lead a successful community campaign to protect Tetepare Island from logging, creating a model for Pacific conservation. Discover how traditional knowledge and science unite to preserve heritage.

Autumn Wildlife Spectacle in Britain's Countryside

Discover how Britain's autumn landscape transforms into a wildlife haven. From industrious squirrels to migrating birds, nature prepares for winter's challenge. Explore the hidden dramas unfolding right now.

Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife

Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.

1950s Country Diary: Ingenious Lorry Rescue Using Nature

A rediscovered 1950 Country Diary entry reveals remarkable ingenuity as villagers employ nature's resources to rescue a heavily-laden lorry from deep rural ruts, offering timeless wisdom in sustainable problem-solving.

Africa's ancient elephant highways blocked

New research reveals how century-old elephant migration corridors across Africa have been severed by human development, creating dangerous conflicts and threatening ancient behaviours passed down through generations.

Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

Run Wild: Kenya's Safari Marathon with Rhinos & Lions

Discover Kenya's most breathtaking marathon through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where elite athletes and conservationists run alongside rhinos and elephants in a race that protects Africa's most endangered species.

Cattle: The unsung heroes of moorland conservation

Discover how a rugged herd of Galloway and Blue Grey cattle are performing essential conservation work on the North Pennines moors, maintaining biodiversity through their natural grazing habits.

Government plans to weaken National Park protections

Controversial government proposals could strip vital safeguards from England's national parks, allowing more commercial development and threatening natural landscapes, as environmental groups warn of irreversible damage.

Pine Martens Return to Exmoor After 150 Years

In a landmark conservation effort, eighteen elusive pine martens have been reintroduced to Exmoor's woodlands, marking their return after disappearing from the region over a century ago.

Herdwick Sheep: Heart of the Lake District

Discover how Herdwick sheep, the iconic woolly residents of Cumbria's fells, shape the landscape and sustain ancient farming traditions in this intimate country diary.

Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote

Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.

Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities

Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.

West Sussex AONB threatened by 3,500-home development

A massive housing development proposed for the Woodgate Estate in West Sussex faces fierce opposition as campaigners warn it would devastate an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and overwhelm local infrastructure.

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