David Miliband MP – the handsomest Environment Secretary in Westminster
The Ranger was doing some slightly worthy homework reading up on the Marine Bill White Paper. Intending to write a
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Author: Matthew Chatfield
Beyond Hooper’s Hypothesis: hedgerow survey handbook updated
Many people have the rather vague idea that it is possible to estimate the age of a hedge by counting
Read moreAnomalous objects department: chained Down
Taking a walk on the National Trust‘s property at Culver Down, on the extreme eastern end of the Isle of
Read moreWindmills ‘scars on Dutch landscape’
Yes, in Holland the wind farm debate is just getting going – after 200 years of windmills they’ve had enough.
Read moreThe Ranger eats Mopane worms – but avoids weasel coffee
Mmm! A party invitation arrived recently at Ranger Towers, inviting The Ranger and his companion to an evening meal… of
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How to plant a hedge
The Ranger received an enquiry today about planting a hedge: Hi, our neighbour has just ripped up our old hedge.
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Pleacher comforts: the Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition
The Ranger has been for many years involved in organising the Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition. Actually, these days, he
Read moreNapoli oil and debris reaches Isle of Wight beaches
Following reports of cargo from the beached MSC Napoli being washed up on the Isle of Wight The Ranger was
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Killed by a falling tree: what are the chances?
The Ranger worked as a Tree Officer for some months some time ago, and got quite an insight into the
Read moreNatural England to recommend right of access to England’s coast… and pay for it?
It seems remarkable, but just a short while after the end of the seemingly interminable hurly-burly of creating the open
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