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The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected.

According to a new study published in Science.

3d ago

The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected.

3d ago

Phil Pickin

Pine martens return to the South West of England after 100-year absence

A pioneering conservation project has officially brought back pine martens to the South West of England for the first time in more than a…

6d ago

Pine martens return to the South West of England after 100-year absence

6d ago

Phil Pickin

The leisure marine industry has work to do.

After many years, I returned to the Southampton Boat Show to see what had changed and if climate concerns had impacted the event.

Sep 27

The leisure marine industry has work to do.

Sep 27

Phil Pickin

Day boats can provide a green introduction to the waterways.

Anyone who has not been on the waterways of the UK the concept of a ‘day boat’ is an alien one. But as the name suggests, a short-term hire…

Sep 25

Day boats can provide a green introduction to the waterways.

Sep 25

Phil Pickin

What if we made the world a better place by accident?

Even if you don’t believe in the climate crisis, making changes will still make the world a better place.

Sep 24

Geese flying to their evening roost over fields and trees.

Sep 24

Phil Pickin

The sound of autumn.

Over the past few days, there has been a regular flypast by the local geese flock. Until today, the first time you have been made aware of…

Sep 22

The sound of autumn.

Sep 22

Phil Pickin

Highland black grouse numbers on rise thanks to habitat restoration

It isn’t often, in the world of wildlife, there is some good news to report, which makes this story from Scotland all the more important.

Aug 31

Highland black grouse numbers on rise thanks to habitat restoration

Aug 31

Phil Pickin

Could the UK’s canals help alleviate droughts?

Although the summer of 2024 has been, thus far, another disappointment that will only help to justify climate change deniers their…

Aug 30

Could the UK’s canals help alleviate droughts?

Aug 30

Phil Pickin

Much-loved songbird threatened by mosquito-borne virus

The news that blackbirds are under threat will come as a shock to many, given the bird’s long-held status as one of the public’s favourites…

Aug 29

Much-loved songbird threatened by mosquito-borne virus

Aug 29

Phil Pickin

Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales

The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild.

Aug 28

Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales

Aug 28

Phil Pickin

Phil Pickin

he/him

Freelance photographer features writer and journalist. Interests include the inland waterways, wildlife, nature, and the environment.

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