conservation
National Tree Week: planting for the future
The UK's biggest annual festival of trees begins this weekend, running from 25 November to 3 December – celebrate these wonders of nature by joining a tree event near you.
Ellie Harrison: How small acts can save Britain's birds
The only living link to dinosaurs, birds are a daily wonder in Britain’s skies, lands and seas. Small acts can save them, says BBC Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
How to take part in the Big Butterfly Count 2023
Wildlife lovers are being urged to take part in the annual Big Butterfly Count – and what better reason to find a shady spot for 15 minutes? Here is our guide to the most common butterfly species to spot in the UK and how to take part in this year's count.
Jay guide: how to identify, behaviour and where to see in Britain
A colourful bird and prolific tree planter – learn more about the jay, including identification, diet and habitat in our expert species guide.
A wander in a bird of prey sanctuary with Megan McCubbin
It’s easy to get despondent about the natural world – but in her new book Springwatch presenter Megan McCubbin explores stories of hope and courage for the world’s endangered species – in episode 7, season 16 of the Countryfile Plodcast
Britain's most endangered animal species
Some once-common native species are disappearing from the British countryside – our guide looks at 11 of the most endangered animal species in the UK that have suffered acute declines in recent years.
Discovering a fabulous project to bring nature into our towns
Discover Nature Isn't Neat – a council-led project in South Wales to bring nature back to parks, public gardens and roadside – in episode 12, season 15 of the Countryfile Plodcast
Special edition – explore a wildlife paradise in New Zealand
In a Plodcast first, we head to New Zealand to discover how a nature reserve in the heart of Wellington has transformed the fortunes of hundreds of native species. What lessons can the UK learn from this?
Highland cattle guide: what they are, where they live and how to see them
Discover the Highland cow breed, where they live and what they are used for in this comprehensive guide
Podcast: Take a woodland wander with 'naked campaigner' Hannah Bourne-Taylor
Meet Hannah Bourne-Taylor in the woodlands of South Wales to talk about her brave campaign to help our swifts in episode 10, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: A quest to hear the mysterious corncrake on the island of Tiree
Hear one of Britain's strangest bird calls on a wild Hebridean island in episode 8, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Join a wild bee rescue mission near the New Forest
Join us for an extraordinary wild honeybee rescue on the edge of the New Forest with Debs 'Totty' Cruttenden in episode 10, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile magazine Plodcast.
Ragwort guide: what is ragwort, is it poisonous and where does it grow?
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.
Podcast: Wander among butterflies and birdsong on a wildlife-friendly farm
Meet George and Elaine Morris on their Buckinghamshire farm where, working with Jordans Cereals, they promote farming with wildlife – in episode 7, season 13 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Winners of Park Protector Awards 2022 announced
Projects from the Lake and Peak Districts won big at this year’s Park Protector Awards
How to help wildlife during a summer heatwave
Wildlife can struggle from a lack of access to water or limited food sources during a summer heatwave, but you can help the visitors to your garden. Here is our guide on how to help different species of wildlife in your garden during a heatwave.
Endangered hazel dormice reintroduced into northwest England for second year running
A so-called ‘northern stronghold’ for rare hazel dormice has been created in Lancashire, with the introduction of 39 more to boost breeding numbers.
Save the stag beetle! Join the Great Stag Hunt
One of Britain’s most spectacular insects is in decline – help save the stag beetle by joining the Great Stag Hunt this month.
Endangered crayfish released in UK rivers to boost dwindling populations
Bristol Zoological Society has been rearing white-clawed crayfish for release into safe rivers, following threats from the introduction of an invasive American species
Ellie Harrison: save our seagrass meadows
Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison champions the conservationists protecting our precious marine habitats
Podcast: The story of the community who bought themselves a nature reserve
The extraordinary story of how the people of Langholm raised money to buy over 5000 acres of land – and their plans for its future in episode 7, season 11, of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
New report reveals more than 1 in 4 UK bird species are under serious threat
The new UK Red List for birds report places 70 species in the 'highest conservation concern' category, a figure that has almost doubled in the past 25 years.
Podcast: Discussing the big issues facing the countryside with head of Natural England Tony Juniper – PART 2
Enjoy the second part of our podcast discussion about the issues facing England's countryside with Tony Juniper, the chair of Natural England – in episode 16 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Scottish beavers saved from culls
The translocation of Scottish beavers from problem to range sites has now been given the green light, saving the species from culls.