Author Mark Rowe
Mark Rowe

Mark Rowe

Environmental and wildlife journalist and author

Mark Rowe is an environmental and wildlife journalist and author who has written for Countryfile magazine since its first issue and writes our monthly Behind the Headlines feature. He also writes for national newspapers and magazines including Geographical and the Independent. He is the author of three guidebooks for Bradt Guides - on the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and the Isle of Wight. He is also the author of the popular online guide Slow Wight. He still believes a paper map is superior to online versions & can often be spotted chasing an OS map across a windswept hilltop.

Recent articles by Mark Rowe

This pretty flower is essential for pollinating insects, yet deadly for livestock – causing severe, irreversible damage to the liver

Is ragwort dangerous to humans or animals? Learn what it is, where it can be found, its benefits for wildlife and the dangers associated with it in our expert ragwort guide. 
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Winter solstice 2025: when it is, how to celebrate and best sunset spots in the UK

The winter solstice signals the shortest day of the year – our winter solstice guide explains what it is, when it takes place in 2024, ways to celebrate it, and the best places to catch a spectacular sunset in Britain.
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Government U-turns on fracking and environment anger conservation bodies

The new Prime Minister Liz Truss has reversed government policy on fracking and alarmed environmentalists with planning proposals that many fear will jeopardise protection for wildlife
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