Wild mustangs are a potent symbol of pioneer spirit in the old West, writes J. Edward de Steiguer. But with few natural controls on their numbers, the population of almost 100,000 is rising by 20% a year. Now it's up to humans to control their numbers - one way or another.
… War II, in an attempt to clear their grazing allotments of these unwanted animals, hired … these animals from their federal grazing allotments at such an alarming rate that by …
We know the outcome of Defra's latest 'public consultation' on killing badgers long before the results have even been analysed, writes Lesley Docksey. Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom has already promised farmers to extend the cull 'even further' - although it brings no proven benefits. Welcome to the new world of 'alternative facts' that's driving UK government policy.
Putting the 'con' into consultation and the 'fiction' into science: England's badger cull Lesley Docksey | 27th February 2017 News Badgers UK England Politics Health Science Natural World Farming …
Few sports bring you as close to nature as angling. Here's how, why and where to get started
A beginner's guide to fishing Robert MacDougall-Davis | 18th May 2010 Ethical Living Green Living Angling Fly Fishing Environment Agency Freshwater Pollution Sea Trout Sea Bass Natural World …
In an exclusive extract from her new book, Seedbombs: Going Wild with Flowers, author and gardener, Josie Jeffery, explains the seedbomb phenomenon
… gardens, window boxes or the veggie patch. ✱ Allotments – edible plants or wild flowers to … as being suitable for small-scale gardens and allotments. Seedbombs help to create …
For sheer guts, vision and results, a single organisation stands out among the US's environmental defenders - the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. Jeffrey St. Clair met its leader, Mike Garrity, winner of 2014's Grassroots Activist Award.
… timber sales and mining projects, grazing allotments and oil wells, dams and ski lodges. …
When Tom Fisher applied for commoners' rights to graze a goat and take firewood from his local common in Bringsty, he had little idea it would lead him on an eight-month delve around England's labyrinthine Commons Act
… and soul-affirming spots GREEN LIVING Allotments are not for building on Paul …
Thanks to the efforts of local residents, Ennerdale has been restored to its natural glory. Matilda Lee takes up the villagers' inspiring tale
Conservation sensation: how one small Cumbrian community brought their valley back to life Matilda Lee | 22nd March 2012 Ethical Living Ennerdale Cumbria Green Living Natural World Conservation …
Yellowstone Park is home to America's last pure-bred wild bison, writes George Wuerthner. Yet the Park's management is planning to kill around a thousand of these precious animals this winter. Ostensibly it's to protect cattle on public lands near the park from brucellosis. But bison have never been known to transmit the disease to them. The real reason is to keep all the pasture for livestock.
… is extremely small. All public grazing allotments are devoid of cattle at this time, … food. Most of the public lands grazing allotments near West Yellowstone, as well as …
If there's one plant you don't need to be a botanist to safely identify it's wild garlic. Just follow your nose ... and head straight back to your kitchen says Susan Clark
Cooking with Wild Garlic: Foraging for the Kitchen Susan Clark | 19th April 2013 Ethical Living Food And Farming Health Natural World shutterstock_76993486.jpg Wild garlic is about to burst into …
Octavia Hill was a tireless advocate for saving land and green spaces in and around Victorian London. She was also a founder of the National Trust, which is launching an award to recognise modern day 'unsung environmental heroes'
The National Trust awards recognising pioneering eco-campaigner Octavia Hill Mike Collins | 19th December 2011 Comment National Trust Comment Natural World Forests Green Spaces …
A month after warning the government of legal action over its decision to allow farmers to use bee-killing pesticides banned under EU law, Friends of the Earth has filed a High Court legal challenge to have the 'derogations' declared unlawful.
… are crucial for pollinating Britain's fields, allotments and gardens. "The Government should …
Misunderstandings and scepticism around schemes that pay countries to protect their forests are rife, with fears that without proper policing it will be a magnet for organised crime and corruption
Fears of corruption as REDD forest-protection schemes begin Lynn Morris | 13th October 2010 News Forest Redd Deforestation Natural World tropicaldeforestation.jpg Under REDD-type forest protection …
Despite a surge of interest in organic gardening, green fingered consumers continue to favour toxic chemicals to combat pests. But are they being exploited by clever marketing and inaccurate labelling? Sarah Bentley investigates
Chemical companies 'misleading' gardeners over toxic pesticides Sarah Bentley | 29th June 2011 News Pesticides Gardening Gardens Natural World Investigations Insecticides Health chemicals.jpg Despite …