Samantha Stocks

Take time to look closely at the details of the woodland, and you'll be rewarded, even in the depths of winter

Visiting the coast this July? Join in the Big Seaweed Search to help assess the state of the UK’s seaweed — a vital carbon store that can help mitigate the impact of climate change.

Britain's atmospheric country pubs and inns offer some of the best places to stay overnight, giving visitors a real taste of tradition, history, and local produce, along with offering a good starting point to access some of the nation's most scenic countryside.

Glaswegian hillwalking group Boots & Beards, now the subject of a BBC documentary, works to boost wellbeing in minority communities and provide access to the countryside. We chat to volunteer Zain Sehgal.

Have you ever wanted to know more about your family tree? Most of our ancestors lived and worked in the countryside. With modern digital resources, you can begin a fascinating journey tracking down your family history, says Sarah Williams from Who Do You Think You Are Magazine.

As reported by Countryfile on 12 December, the lead shot used to kill game continues to pose a health risk to humans and wildlife. Now, campaigning group Wild Justice reveals the alarming results of tests on game meat sold at major UK supermarkets

Find out how to create a natural Christmas table centrepiece for the festive season, making the most of all that nature has to offer in winter

Prehistoric carvings of deer have been found at Kilmartin Glen, Scotland, providing the first clear examples of animal rock art in the UK.

Find out how you can help shed light on the state of UK’s mammals by recording sightings to the Living With Mammals survey.

A new report from the RSPB reveals that, in spite of Covid-19 restrictions, wildlife experienced a great year on many of its reserves.

Gain a new perspective of life in our seas with this amazing gallery of images collated by the Marine Conservation Society.

Following the success of the reintroduction of beavers to land cared for by the National Trust in Somerset last year, a further pair have been released on the edge of the South Downs.

Single-use PPE is quickly finding its way to the ocean, showing that the global coronavirus pandemic is having a damaging impact on the environment.

In an ambitious new initiative, the Woodland Trust has launched The Big Climate Flightback to tackle climate change, and are calling on the public to plant more trees.

A pair of sea eagles have fledged two chicks in the Deeside area of the Cairngorms National Park this year.

The UK’s largest reintroduction programme to bring back the large blue butterfly to Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire has been hailed a success.

Hanging in the breeze, hunting for prey, this acrobatic raptor thrives beside the sea. Learn more about this fascinating bird of prey, with our expert guide to kestrels, including the best places to see in the UK.

The organisers behind Timber Festival are calling on people to contribute audio recordings to create the world’s first forest ‘soundmap’.

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.

A review from The Wildlife Trusts and the University of Derby suggests that people feel the benefits of having daily contact with nature for months afterwards.