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, British Wildlife bridges the gap between popular writing and scientific literature through a combination of long-form articles, regular columns and reports, book reviews and letters.
Conservation Land Management (CLM) is a quarterly magazine that is widely regarded as essential reading for all who are involved in land management for nature conservation, across the British Isles. CLM includes long-form articles, events listings, publication reviews, new product information and updates, reports of conferences and letters.
The author looks at the founding and development of national nature reserves in England, the reasons for their establishment, and the changing philosophies that have guided their management over the years. Using examples, he demonstrates the range and importance of these protected habitats, and describes the everyday workings of a reserve and its wardens.
Origins. Protecting Habitats. Managing the Reserve. Tread Softly for You Tread on My Orchids. Outdoor Laboratories. Last Chances. Downland and Heath. Wilderness and Wet. Meadows, Wood and the Coast. Signposts for the Future. Appendices. Selected Bibliography. Index.