Britain's estimated 40 million rabbits cost more than £260m a year in damage to crops, businesses and infrastructure, report says
… that the current eradication programme for water primrose, a group of South American … weeds which grow rapidly and can block waterways, will cost £73,000 – significantly …
Volunteering holidays aren't just for bored teenagers. As Christine Ottery found out, there are plenty of ways to see the UK and do your bit at the same time
… killer whales among regular visitors to these waters. Need to know: Prices range from £900 … North Sea views. Don’t forget your waterproofs and wellies. If Northumbria is a … Tipi Holidays With its crystal clear spring water lake, countless outdoor activities and …
After 10 years as a park ranger, Sean Willmore packed up his life and took to the road to record the experiences of his fellow rangers around the globe. The result is a revealing and inspiring documentary
… attempt to save a drowning man in the waters off Wilson's Promontory, Victoria, in …
Eschewing mass tourism for small groups, conservation and community involvement, Valentina Jovanovski has the lowdown on the green travel companies making a positive difference
… the Coach House; a cottage with its own rainwater harvesting system and a beautiful … the package to Cairns, which includes white-water rafting, a guided rainforest walk and … followed, litter is disposed of properly and water sources and cooking fuels are eco …
The UK urgently needs to increase tree cover to mitigate climate change and boost wildlife. The government is asking the public for views on its plans.
… natural flood management; and cleaner water as well as absorbing carbon, he said. He …
The founding ideals of the organic movement are being eroded by the drive for mass-production. The dilemma its supporters now face, is how to spread the organic message without losing its principles
… but has since been gradually taken over and watered down by it, for example Rachel's (it …
England becoming a country of 'beauty spots rather than beauty', and must act fast to address declining biodiversity, says the government’s environment watchdog
… populations and increasing demand for food, water and energy, what we need to see is more …
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
… burning silver and turning the hundreds of water birds into dark but shapely shadows. … world Breathable air, healthy soil, fresh water and the stability of our climate all …
Wide-ranging plans to link up Kenya, Ethiopia and Southern Sudan include the building of a port which threatens the Lamu district's indigenous coastal communities and fragile ecology, reports Tafline Laylin
… territory which - combined with sheltered deepwater - is considered an ideal harvest for … from building on Lamu’s sand dunes, the main water catchment for the island’s 100,000 … The Swahili people have fished the generous waters cradling the Lamu archipelago for seven …
The Census of Marine Life is finally complete after a decade of work by 2,700 scientists from 80 countries
… of more than 19 trips into Antarctic waters. Huw Griffiths, a marine biologist at … the Gulf of Mexico since the rupture of Deepwater Horizon. The chemicals used to clean up …
Despite increased poaching threats, a difficult political situation, drought and climate change, Goldman Prize Winner Raoul du Toit has pioneered a new approach in community stakeholding to save the black rhino
… of soil erosion, loss of grass cover, reduced water infiltration, and drying up of the …
Can there be wildlife in our urban jungles? Matilda Lee meets a man campaigning to let nature live on city rooftops
… faire’ roofs require little or no input (no watering, no mowing). The first ‘biodiverse’ … portal run from his kitchen table). From stormwater amelioration to saving the sockeye … in the UK. ‘With serious downpours, rainwater goes straight from paved roofs into …
There has been a significant reduction in the killing of seals in Scotland but the Seal Protection Action Group needs your help in ending the killings altogether
… the threat to the seal population in Scottish waters from disease, climate change and …
The Forestry Commission is celebrating its history while looking forward to the challenges of the next 100 years.
… the area each summer. We also released more water voles onto the banks of Kielder’s watercourses, taking the total to over 1200 … and open areas, continuing to restore wet and waterlogged habitats, ensuring watercourses …
Can the planet’s cultural and natural heritage be protected during a war? Ruth Styles talks Syria, conservation and natural wonders with Kishore Rao, head of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre
… government. At risk of being lost under the waters of Lake Nasser, UNESCO raised $80 … removed and reconstructed well above the floodwaters. And that work continues. I ask about …
How poaching for the illegal wildlife trade, intensive farming, climate change and population growth all threaten Africa's unique wildlife
… its environs, and yet it is a Ramsar Site - a water body of international importance to migratory birds and water-fowls. Furthermore, as we humans are in …