With today's news that badger culling will continue in Gloucester, Somerset and Dorset, and take place in three other counties, writes LESLEY DOCKSEY, there could be no more opportune moment for Dominic Dyer's new book 'Badgered to Death' to appear - expertly exposing the total absence of scientific evidence that badgers transmit bovine TB to cattle.
… Why are our badgers ‘Badgered to Death'? Lesley Docksey | 23rd August 2016 Reviews Badgers Natural World Science Farming Politics …
Thirty years ago, there was no evidence that badgers spread bovine TB among cattle, writes Lesley Docksey. Nor is there now. Yet badgers are still being slaughtered in a futile attempt to control the disease. This timely republication of Richard Meyer's 1986 book reveals the belligerent ignorance of the officials, politicians and farmers driving the failed policy.
… 'The Fate of the Badger': the great badger scapegoating conspiracy Lesley Docksey | 11th October 2016 Reviews Badgers Books Science UK Farming …
To live sustainably we must learn to live with wildlife, Patrick Barkham argues in his book Badgerlands. To do this we have much to learn from our ancestors - but we must also discard their barbaric practices and outrageous myths that, even today, some are so keen to perpetuate.
… The beguiling magic of badgers at dusk Lesley Docksey | 25th July 2014 Reviews Natural World Badgers UK badgerlands-cut.jpg To live sustainably we …
Julian Rose's diverse collection of essays is engaging, enlightening and life affirming, writes Philip Lymbery - conveying an organic farmer's revulsion at the increasing horrors of industrial agriculture, while setting out his vision of the green and sustainable future he is working to bring about.
… 'The Wind in the Willows '. Ratty, Mole and Badger clubbed together to persuade the … In Defence of Life ' is like a wise look from Badger, urging Toad to come to his senses …
Martin Spray reviews a book that presents varied perspectives on the essence of true 'wildness' and the necessity of connecting with 'wild' nature.....
… I conclude "yes and no". I used to enjoy badger-watching and night-walking, but now I … the fallow deer, wild pigs, and up to eight badgers, which we knew used the area, but …
This charming and beautifully illustrated story book will give pleasure to children everywhere, writes Lesley Docksey. It will also open their eyes (and with luck, those of parents and siblings) to the wonderful world of bats, and what we can do to look after them.
… for The Ecologist and other media on the badger cull and other environmental topics, …