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Matthew Elphick and Betsie Edge have built an inspiring dairy business on Brays Farm and are leading the way using regenerative farming techniques. The Lark Editor Laura Hollis paid them a visit. Read more
Local action can make a big difference, but sadly many species cannot be supported by one farm alone. By working with neighbours and partners we can make the countryside more connected and ensure wildlife has all it needs to thrive. Read more
The natural world is unpredictable and regularly throws a curve ball at farmers. So, two or more heads are better than one to support each other and decide the best way of managing land. Find out how and why the CRT and its tenant farmers share knowledge with other nature-friendly farmers. Read more
Ruth shares highlights from surveys on the CRT’s two Herefordshire farms during 2022 and investigates how some of the farms’ priority species have been faring. Read more
This edition’s Species Spotlight highlights wildlife supported by the hard work of CRT volunteers. Our Wildlife Monitors have picked three of their favourites, some rare and others more familiar. Read more
The future is looking hopeful for native wildlife from water voles to kingfishers because Waterlife Recovery Trust’s pioneering work is expanding and inspiring new collaborative projects. Read more
Spend a day with CRT President, Nicholas Watts MBE on his nature-friendly farm as his summarises the findings from his wildlife diary which he has been keeping for 63 years. Read more
Food security is a hugely important subject, so we caught up with four of our tenant farmers and graziers about how they produce food in harmony with nature and how their produce reaches consumers. Read more