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New Nature – the ‘mad March’ edition

Traditionally, March is the first month of Spring: a time of pleasant birdsong, early blooms and fresh, new life. This year, things appear somewhat different. Storm Emma and the Beast from the East have collided and merged and Britain, for the large part, finds itself enduring what seems to many like a second Winter. Snow blankets the floor, ice our rivers and lakes and, generally, conditions outside seem rather horrid. Both from a human perspective and from that of the wildlife set to suffer should such conditions continue. The only positive aspect of the latest bout of bad weather is that many of us, concealed in the relative warmth of our homes, now have ample time to catch up on reading…

In our March 2018 edition of New Nature you will find articles on aquatic insects (p.28), courtesy of Ele Johnson and foxes, brought to you by Abby Condliffe (p.12). Here too Liam Whitmore brings readers some top-tips for returning nature to their gardens (p.30) and Giuliana Sinclair discusses the future of the Breeding Bird Survey in her intriguing interview with Ken White, the regional BBS representative for Berkshire (p.20). Add to this talk of student activism, cetaceans and wild daffodils and it is clear that this is not an issue you can afford to miss.

Our regular features also make a welcome return in the present issue, as Alice Johnson interviews Dr Nikki Gammans, and Elliot Dowding details some of the evocative sights to be enjoyed outdoors this March. All of which goes without mention of A Focus on Nature’s own section, this time featuring an introduction to the organisation’s Scottish branch, and information regarding the renowned University Mammal Challenge.

 

As the ‘Beast from the East’ rages outside and many of us, against our nature, find ourselves confined indoors, why not download the latest issue of New Nature today. You can pick up a copy using (free) using the following link: https://goo.gl/wjeBjQ

If you, yourself, are interested in writing for the magazine, we welcome all submissions/pitches and would be thrilled to hear from you at editorial.newnature@gmail.com or on social media at @NewNature_Mag.

 

New Nature: Issue 14

It’s been a very busy time lately with lots of interesting environmental news being released this month. Don’t worry if you missed any of it though as, in this issue of New Nature, Abby Condliffe gives us 10 easy ways to help the environment right now (p.26), and our own Emma Pereira recaps the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan (p.41; looking at just how connected all of us are to the natural world. Later, Lucia Speroni rounds everything off by looking at the impact of plastic in the North Atlantic (p.30).

We still have our regular features too and, in this issue,, Alice Johnson interviews wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Jake Perks (p.38), and finds out just what it takes to make it in the photography industry. While, for photography a little closer to home, we have Matt Livesey extolling the benefits of winter photography and explaining why we should all be braving the cold this month for the perfect shot (p.44). Elsewhere, Elliot Dowding tells us what fantastic wildlife there is to look out for in the month of February (p.8) and explains why he thinks the earwig is a truly underrated species. Let us know on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewNatureMag/) if you agree with his choice!

The articles mentioned above are only the tip of the iceberg this month and, elsewhere, we have features on everything from rural sheep farming in Scotland (p.22), to urban foxes in Bristol (p.14). It is another fantastic edition and we are hugely grateful to everyone who has written for us this month. So, if it is cold and miserable outside, go put the kettle on and settle down for an enthralling and entertaining read!

Words by Scott Thomson – Content Editor

You can download the latest edition of New Nature here (https://goo.gl/ad1q2r) and find out more about our current young writer’s competition, judged by the phenomenal Robert MacFarlane. If you would like to see your work published in New Nature, photos, articles and art all included, do not hesitate to get in touch at editorial.newnature@gmail.com

New Nature issue 10!

October is an exciting time in the naturalist’s calendar: a period of conspicuous and adrenaline pumping change as leaves redden, red deer roar and myriad migrant birds grace our coastal watch points. It is a time of returning wonders – geese, swans and thrushes, of succulent fruits, curious fungi and tumultuous weather. All of which, combined, provide a true feast for the senses, ensnaring all as days shorten and the British Autumn steams ahead.

The wonder of autumn is captured perfectly in the latest issue of New Nature Magazine. Through in-depth accounts of seasonal specialities – Redwings (Page 40) and Grey Seals (Page 14) – and through fine nature writing from some of the most remote reaches of our small island. Indeed, Camila Quinteros’ look at the autumnal flora of Fair Isle (Page 32) is not one you can afford to miss.

In this issue, readers will also find talk of Lundy Island, aptly labelled as the British Galapagos by contributor Hannah Wolmuth-Gordon (Page 28); while on page 38, the Woodland Trust’s Chris Hickman delivers a thrilling account of Britain’s favourite trees. Also inside, Sophie Watts issues five tips for students looking to choose a university this Autumn (page 42), Kayleigh Crawford delves into community engagement in woodland conservation (page 41), and New Nature’s own Scott Thomson interviews freshwater ecologist Peter Walker (page 22).

As the director of New Nature, I would once again like to offer thanks to all those who read, download and share our publication each month. It has been almost a year since the magazine was established and things are advancing marvellously – all thanks to you. Please keep it up, and in doing so, help us continue to bring the thoughts and views of young conservationists to an increasingly wide and diverse audience. Their voices must
be heard.

The latest issue of New Nature can be downloaded free here: https://goo.gl/KsxkTz