British Wildlife is the leading natural history magazine in the UK, providing essential reading for both enthusiast and professional naturalists and wildlife conservationists. Published eight times a year, this subscription magazine bridges the gap between popular writing and scientific literature through a combination of long-form articles, regular columns and reports, book reviews and letters.
381 Editorial: Smaller government, but are big changes afoot?
Mark Avery
383 Black Grouse recovery in northern England
Phil Warren
392 Through a naturalist's eyes
Robert Burton
393 A garden for all reasons
Michael Kirby
400 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
402 Conserving the Culm
Peter Burgess
412 Reserve Focus: Ranscombe Farm Reserve, Cuxton, Kent
Andrew Branson
416 Skipper Newson of Grimsby – the ‘Sturgeon Hunter’
Bob Dickson and John K Pinnegar
420 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Andrew Branson
443 Conservation news
Compiled by Sue Everett
449 Twitcher in the swamp
Peter Marren
450 Book reviews
454 Letters