Plants

Yew trees symbolise life, death and rebirth, which is why so many are found in c
[17th of May 2012]
[8th of December 2011]
[7th of October 2011]
Birds, Mammals, People, Plants, Bugs and others, Wildlife Gardens, Insects, British Wildlife
[7th of October 2011]

A collection of some of the best wildlife websites for kids

 

Plants
[30th of September 2011]

From 3 to 9 October it’s British Tree Week, a celebration of the country’s native trees. Woodlands are great places in which to walk and unwind, offering peace and quiet, the chance to spot all sorts of wildlife and, at this time of year, a wonderful display of Autumn colour

Chris Packham, Janet Street-Porter and John Craven judge the photos
Birds, Places, Mammals, People, Plants, Bugs and others, History, Wildlife Gardens, Insects, British Wildlife, Discover, Country Kit
[28th of September 2011]

Introducing the 2011 Countryfile Photographic Competition finalists

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Plants, Wild Food
[7th of September 2011]

Autumn is upon us, so enjoy the last of the fine weather and get gathering. Foraging is a great way to get kids interested in the countryside, and it's good for keeping them occupied on walks

Birds, Mammals, Plants, Wildlife Gardens, Insects, British Wildlife
[3rd of August 2011]

Head off with your camera across Britain with our shortlist of some of the best places to photograph extraordinary wildlife in the UK

Illustration: Downland Butterflies by Richard Tratt www.richardtratt.co.uk
Plants, Bugs and others, Insects, British Wildlife
[20th of July 2011]

Matthew Oates has been running after butterflies for almost 50 years. Here he explains why these insects mean so much to him – and why they will fill your walks with wonderful surprises

Plants
[19th of July 2011]

As Laura Hodges finds out, these flowers are extremely rare and hard to find, but they are all flowering within the next few months. See if you'll be lucky enough to spot them

Places, Plants, British Wildlife
[13th of April 2011]

Step into the countryside with Kimberley de Selincourt to discover Britain's most spectacular bluebell walks

People, Folklore, Plants
[18th of August 2010]

Gemma Hall meets Robert Liddle, a village herbalist who has devoted his life to treating the local community's ailments using plants foraged from the countryside

Plants
[1st of September 2009]

Mark Rowe reports on new funding to restore valuable wetland in England.

Plants, Wildlife Gardens
[18th of August 2009]

Be careful when populating your pond with plants, as you may introduce species that aren't native to our shores and that can have disastrous effects on our own ecosystem. Words: Cavan Scott