“Save money, not red squirrels”: BBC Wildlife Mag
It’s not often that The Rangers gets to say ‘I told you so’. But you can be sure that when
Read more
The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
How much can you cut off a high hedge before you kill it?
This new legal process is still bedding in. Naturenet’s hedges page is now updated with the latest government advice on
Read moreFootpath barriers – an unusual approach
Footpaths, the location of conflicts between illegal cyclists and motorcyclists, horses, pushchairs, granny-wagons and much more. Rangers the world over
Read more
Scientist: spitting worms have really weird sex
Years ago The Ranger was being trained to be a zoologist. No, it’s nothing to do with zoos. The students
Read more
How to lead the perfect guided walk – part 1
It’s been a fair while since The Ranger led more than the occasional guided tour or walk, but back in
Read moreNaturenet: Common Land
Did you know that the Commons Act received Royal Assent on 19 July? It’s hard to imagine how anyone could
Read more
Five reasons why instant barbeques are evil
Instant barbeques are a plague! Along with patio heaters they should be consigned to the deepest pits of product hell.
Read moreDog mess: why, oh why bag it if you are not going to bin it?
Dog mess. Bagged, but not binned. The Ranger has pondered this modern mystery for many years. Discussions with his colleagues
Read moreNaturenet: mailing lists
Do you subscribe to email lists for your wildlife and countryside news? Naturenet has just updated the big list of
Read moreDoctor Who finale makes vaguely countryside-related gaffe: millions indifferent
The final episode of the latest series of Doctor Who on BBC TV was watched by millions, including The Ranger,
Read more