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.
157 Defining ‘natural woodland’
George Peterken
160 Through a naturalist’s eyes
Robert Burton
161 The Basking Shark – the changing fortunes of Britain’s biggest fish
Colin Speedie
171 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
173 What can reserves deliver for conservation in lowland cultural landscapes? A case study of Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve
Rob Fuller, Dorothy Casey and Simone Bullion
184 Wild story
Amy-Jane Beer
185 Moonshine, myth and magic: the strange world of the Moonwort
Peter Marren
190 Letter from Caledonia
Hugh Raven
191 Tree-felling in Norbury Park: necessary evil or overreaction?
Patrick Barkham
198 Comment: Pressure mounts against the continuing use of lead ammunition
Ian Newton
201 Scribbling in the margins
Richard Mabey
202 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Guy Freeman
223 How to be wild
Simon Barnes
224 Conservation news
Compiled by Sue Everett
230 Twitcher in the swamp
231 Book reviews & Letters