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Bat Boxes 
One individual's experiences of making & siting bat boxes

The Countryside and Biodiversity 
a personal view by Cllr Des Shadrick
How Long does a Bird Live?
by Dr Mike Hounsome.
An article explaining the difference between the average
and the greatest length of life for different species of birds.

 

Miraculous Mosses
Find out more about these simple but fascinating non-flowering plants.

 

Animal Antics
An article exploring the weird and wonderful world of species interactions.

 

Biodiversity and Conservation
What is biodiversity? The article explores various issues concerning conservation of biodiversity.

 

Rhododendron
Pretty, but a killer in the countryside!

 

Introducing Habitats
A guide to understanding habitats.

 

The Rise & Fall of Populations
Populations of animals and plants will continually fluctuate in response to factors such as the weather, food supply and predators.  Human activity also affects population levels.

 

Grasshopper Waves & Bumble Bee Snacks
A description of the regeneration of a heathland area.

 

Realities of Sustainable Development
by Dr Stephen J. Wozniak.
The meaning of sustainable development; what was done in the past and what needs to be done for the future.

 

The Fascinating World of Fungi
By Jeffrey Benn.

Mycological Recorder for Devon, South West England.
An introduction to the various types of mushrooms and toadstools in Britain. The article also describes their lifecycles and their importance in the countryside.
 

Wild at Heart
The Countryman magazine features the Woodland Education Centre.