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 Invasions, plagues and conservation – the history of Ship Rats in Britain and Ireland
Stephen Harris
168 Natural reflections
Brett Westwood
169 The white woodwaxes: white fungi of the genus Hygrophorus
Geoffrey Kibby
176 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
178 Wild oakwoods: can they exist in lowland England?
Aljos Farjon
189 Wild story
Amy-Jane Beer
190 On the move: the dynamic nature of plants
James Robertson
197 The Strawberry Tree
Pádraic Fogarty
198 Henry Williamson: nature writer and conservationist
John Akeroyd
203 View from the Highlands
Michael Scott
204 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Guy Freeman
226 Flying kites – a view from Wales
James Robertson
227 Conservation news
Compiled by Sue Everett
232 Twitcher in the swamp
233 Book review & Letters