The now entirely virtual ranger
Back in 1989 I discovered that people would actually pay me to work in the countryside. I could hardly believe
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Wildlife & countryside news
The Ranger re-booted
I’m hoping to spend a lot more time out patrolling the countryside this year, and so I have been on
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Back to rangering for me: joining Gift to Nature
I’m being outsourced. The Isle of Wight Council can’t pay for a full countryside service any more, so some time
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Save living wildlife from the Natural History Museum
by Rowan Adams, the Climate-friendly Gardener Yes, you read that right. Please help to save living wildlife not just at
Read moreThe human being and the fish: can they coexist?
Guest blog post from Rowan Adams Naturenet visitors are almost like George W. Bush. We know that the human being
Read moreTasty snails in peril… or maybe not any more.
The Times has the courage to highlight the plight of the the edible Burgundy snail (Helix pomatia), pointing out the
Read moreGovernment set to create massive new heritage charity to compete with National Trust, Wildlife Trusts
Today’s the day Chancellor George Osborne revealed the latest government spending cuts. As usual, we were softened up by horror stories, and as
Read moreThe rural economy? FRIG that!
The Ranger is an avid reader of the Country Land and Business Association magazine. It’s well worth a read for
Read moreRanger ahoy!
It has come to our attention that a ranger from the Antipodes has landed on our shores, and we suspect he
Read moreShould we pay £375,000 to poke buzzards out of their nests?
Something’s gone badly wrong at the Greenest Government Ever. To say I’ve been profoundly disappointed at the environmental performance of the Coalition –
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