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The great farm sell-off: Spelman gives green light to agricultural land sale
Tom Levitt
24th February, 2011
As budgets are cut local authorities are selling off farmland without considering the long-term implications of losing a valuable asset for future generations. Tom Levitt reports more...
Wild with heart: 'Voluntouring' at the Taricaya Ecological Reserve in Peru
The Ecologist
17th February, 2011
Combining stunning jungle scenery with the chance to get close to wildlife and give something back Taricaya Ecological Reserve offers volunteering opportunities that can make a real differencemore...
The great wolf debate: hunt them down or let them flourish?
Joseph Mayton
15th February,2011
Long a symbol of the US wilderness - and a totem for the environmental movement - wolves are now the focus of a bitter conflict between those who want to increase the species' numbers and those that want to kill them more...
Q&A: Ben Southall
Ruth Styles
2nd February, 2011
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find outmore...
Top 10… ways to eat fish sustainably
Katharine Helmore
14th January, 2011
Support Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Big Fish Fight by making sure that the fish you eat is ethically caught and sourced from sustainable fisheriesmore...
The Ecologist December 1970: The con in conservation
Vi Nguyen
7th December, 2010
Forty years ago this month, Robert Allen wrote about the ‘European Con Year’ - the year environmental conservation practices were bleakmore...
Logging company accused of ‘misleading public’ with carbon conservation project
Kara Moses
3rd December, 2010
Controversial Indonesian company Asia Pulp & Paper has come under fire from environmentalists because of 'false claims' over Sumatran rainforest carbon reserve more...
Bluefin tuna condemned to extinction by 'laughable' ICCAT summit claim activists
Kara Moses
30th November, 2010
Campaigners unite in fury over the failure of the latest attempt to curtail overfishing of the critically endangered bluefin tuna species more...
Why the failure of the bluefin tuna summit is bad for people and the environment
James Thornton
30th November, 2010
The ICCAT summit on bluefin tuna was stained by a lack of transparency, allegations of illegality and disturbing examples of financial interests trampling over environmental concerns, says James Thorntonmore...
Harrison Ford on the illegal wildlife trade
The Ecologist
25th November,2010
Tigers - subject of this month's unprecedented conservation summit in St Petersburg - are just one species being devastated by the illegal wildlife trade, as this unique advert featuring the Indiana Jones star explains more...
Written charter for land use vital for 'Big Society' management of natural resources
Kara Moses
23rd November,2010
A written charter for land use must be adopted to best manage England’s land resources as part of the 'Big Society', according to academics from the Rural Economy and Land Use Programme more...
'Futurescapes': how a Shropshire land manager rewrote the conservation rulebook
Dan Box
14th September 2010
With a new coalition government the opportunities for fresh thinking about managing the UK countryside are vast, reports Dan Box. And the Stiperstones nature reserve is providing plenty of inspiration... more...
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Urban birdlife: encouraging peregrine falcons in London
Helen Babbs
24th August, 2010
Forget bats in the belfry, there are peregrines on the Houses of Parliament - not to mention a growing number of other high-profile places around the capital more...
Ecuador offers to leave rainforest oil in the ground for $3.6 billion
Ecologist
5th August, 2010
Ecuador seeks $3.6 billion from international donors to protect species-rich rainforest reserve from oil exploration more...
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? Tom Levitt investigates 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...
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...Members
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