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.
79 History is the key: conservation of Royal Fern at Askham Bog
Alastair Fitter, Yvonne Golding, Roland Ennos and Philip Whelpdale
87 Natural reflections
Brett Westwood
88 Comment: How to build the sustainable economy
Dieter Helm
93 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
95 Oaks in J. G. Strutt’s Sylva Britannica (1826) and their existence in 2023
Aljos Farjon
104 Wild story
Amy-Jane Beer
105 Freshwater sponges: our native species and their inhabitants
Jonathan Briggs
115 Naturally opinionated
Mark Avery
116 The wildlife and history of Grace Dieu
Stephen Woodward
125 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Guy Freeman
147 Conservation news
Compiled by Guy Freeman
153 Changing perspectives
Mary Colwell
154 Obituary: Michael Viney
155 Book reviews