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 The natural and cultural history of Yew
Peter Thomas, Fred Hageneder and Chris Knapman
166 Natural reflections
Brett Westwood
167 Plants on the wing: waterbirds and plant dispersal in Britain
David M. Wilkinson
172 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
174 Coastal adaptation to benefit wildlife
Malcolm Ausden, Andrew Bloomfield, Alison Giacomelli, Helen Jay, Durwyn Liley, Leigh Lock and Ben McCarthy
184 Wild story
Amy-Jane Beer
185 Blackflies of Britain: their biology and impacts on people and animals
David López-Peña and Robert A. Cheke
192 Letter from Caledonia
Hugh Raven
193 An exploration of oceanic wet grasslands in the Scottish coastal lowlands
Hilary Wallace, David Gowing, Clare Lawson, Emma Rothero and Ian Strachan
201 Flying kites: a view from Wales
James Robertson
202 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Guy Freeman
224 Conservation news
Compiled by Guy Freeman
230 Changing perspectives
Keggie Carew
231 Book reviews & Letters