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Urban Foxes: Britain’s Wildlife Moves Into Our Cities

There are now over 150,000 foxes living in Britain's towns and cities. How did they get there, and what does their success tell us about urban ecology?

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Britain’s Disappearing Woodlands: A Story of Loss and Recovery

The UK has some of the lowest woodland cover in Europe. But a new generation of landowners, volunteers and conservationists is beginning to reverse centuries of deforestation.

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The Rewilding of Britain: Beavers, Lynx and Wild Boar Are Coming Back

After centuries of absence, some of Britain's most iconic species are returning. The rewilding movement is controversial, exciting — and may be our best chance to reverse ecological collapse.

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Why Cold Water Swimming Has Become Britain’s Most Popular New Habit

From reservoirs to rivers to the North Sea, wild swimming is no longer the preserve of eccentrics. An extraordinary social movement is sweeping Britain — and the science explains why.

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The Allotment Revolution: Growing Your Own in Urban Britain

Waiting lists for allotments across Britain have never been longer. Behind the growing queues is a generation of city dwellers reconnecting with soil, seasons and slow food.

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The Night Sky Is Disappearing: Britain’s Battle Against Light Pollution

Two-thirds of Britons can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live. The fight to reclaim our dark skies is about more than stargazing — it's about biodiversity, health and wonder.

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Ancient Trees: Britain’s Living Heritage

Britain has more ancient trees than any other country in northern Europe. These living monuments — some thousands of years old — are under threat. Here's why they matter.

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Coastal Walking in Britain: The Healing Power of Sea and Shore

With over 11,000 miles of coastline, Britain is a walker's paradise. Research increasingly confirms what coastal walkers have always known: the sea heals.

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