coronavirus
John Craven: precious landscapes worn down by a hectic summer
This summer saw many scenes of queuing in national park hotspots, such the summits of Snowdon in Wales and Ben Nevis in Scotland. What impact has this had on these precious landscapes?
Does a return to ‘normal’ have to mean the loss of our peaceful soundscape?
As all the restrictions of the pandemic fade away, can we retain the peace and quiet that has been so abundant in the countryside over the past 18 months?
Ellie Harrison: Celebrating the quiet heroes working tirelessly to give young people the chances they deserve
We must celebrate the quiet heroes absent from the headlines to realise that there is more good than bad in the world, says Countryfile's Ellie Harrison.
Easy ways to stay connected to nature and the outdoors from your home
We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone, which is why we're here to help you stay connected to the BBC Countryfile Magazine online community, and find ways to enjoy nature from your home, garden and local area.
Rise in fly-camping and campervan numbers puts nature at risk
An unprecedented rise in discarded equipment and litter being left behind by fly-campers is diverting attention away from vital conservation work, say National Trust rangers
Nature on our doorstep: discovering local green spaces and wildlife in lockdown
Unable to explore the wider outdoors during the Covid-19 lockdown, the BBC Countryfile Magazine team has been looking for nature and wildlife encounters closer to home. Here’s what we found...
Interest in nature grows during coronavirus pandemic
A third of adults in the UK say that they have become more interested in nature since the Covid-19 lockdown began, reveals a National Trust poll
Nature reserves damaged as lockdown restrictions ease
Disturbance to wildlife, wildfires, vandalism and littering have been reported by many Wildlife Trusts across the UK as people descended upon reserves as coronavirus restrictions ease.
Surge in wildlife crime and fly-tipping during coronavirus lockdown
Wildlife crime, vandalism and fly-tipping are increasing during the Covid-19 lockdown as police prioritise other matters and conservation workers are furloughed, wildlife campaigners have warned.
