Author: James Common
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As soon as I ride out of town on my bike, I am surrounded by meadows and canals. There are no elevations in the landscape,…
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Cats have featured heavily in the media this week, though not for the usual reasons. Indeed, following the publication of Cat Wars, a new book by…
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One of the most common questions raised whenever someone stumbles across this blog, particularly from those of a non-environmental background is: why bother? Surely it takes…
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The latest State of Nature report was released this week to widespread debate on social media, and widespread coverage in national media. Though not all chose…
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Trees: where I live in northwestern Europe, we all encounter at least a few of them each day. We walk past them or we walk…
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The sight of a dead tree, denuded and stripped of its prior glory, appears to be a worrisome one to some. Those who view such…
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Wilder, the new grassroots activism group, is gaining momentum at present, largely due to the hard work and determination of the passionate young people at…
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The last week has been spent getting well and truly reacquainted with my local patch – the Blyth Estuary. The lowlands of coastal Northumberland a…
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Yes, the title of this blog post was directly influenced by former Daily Telegraph columnist Robin Page, who, true to character, recently launched a preposterous…
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The life of a conservationist can be a thoroughly depressing affair, fraught with worry and persistent bouts of hopelessness. Indeed, in our day of constant…
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Throughout my time in environmental education I have seen children from all walks of life and two key points are consistent; number one no matter…
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Many people are quick to stereotype the new generation of young people. Branding them lazy, self-obsessed and simply disinterested in current affairs. And, by default,…
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It may surprise you to learn that the New Forest, one of our few remaining relics of a more holistic Britain, is crumbling. From the…
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The Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) is, by far, my favourite upland bird. A vision of unrivalled beauty, clad in flamboyant plumage and boasting a surprisingly timid demeanour.…