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The coalition programme: good news for wildlife and the countryside?

The UK’s new coalition government has published a massive shopping-list of promises, calling it the Coalition Programme. It’s a bit

Earlier on this month we learnt that the government is to review official websites. Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude promised

Way back in the 1980s a young ranger, still wet behind the ears, joined the Association of Countryside Rangers. The

New minister Francis Maude was anxious to start early with some tough action, so in June he announced a bonfire

Guest blog by Mark Avery I have a feeling that nature conservationists are too nice. Well, I’m trying hard not

Perhaps there’s hope. The Ranger spends an uncomfortable amount of time these days delving into the murky depths of the

The first time the Virtual Ranger met Nick Baker he was presenting prizes at the British Wildlife Photography Awards. Stricken

It might have been a while ago but if you ever studied biology at any kind of advanced level the

Is it OK to play in the woods? Well, is it? It seems that the answer is often assumed by

The Isle of Wight, like the rest of England, is shrouded with snow and ice. It’s fun – for the