QUEENS OF THE FOREST: A pine is the centrepiece of our seasonal festivities, but conifers have caused some controversy in the
countryside. Phil Gates urges us to better appreciate these beautiful trees, BEHIND THE HEADLINES: OUR HOPES AND FEARS FOR 2019: Influential figures forecast how the countryside will fare in 2019, 2018’s BEST BOOKS Our writers choose their favourite reads of the year, in time for the Christmas list...

SPRING IN THE DALES

From peaceful villages and wildflower meadows to sparkling waterfalls, the Yorkshire Dales offers the perfect three-day escape in spring.

LAMBING IN LAKELAND

A photographic glimpse behind the scenes of lambing on a Cumbrian farm.

NATURE’S HEALING SOUNDS

Bird calls and babbling water soothe
the mind. Find out why nature’s song is good for you.

SCOTLAND’S GREATEST TRAIL: THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY
From the sparkling shores of Loch Lomond to the soaring peaks and hanging valleys of Glen Coe, discover the many wonders of the West Highland Way on a six-day adventure with Dixe Wills.

IN WAINWRIGHT’S FOOTSTEPS
Vivienne Crow scales a Lake District peak in search of the remote pond that inspired great writer Alfred Wainwright..

THE COMEBACK KITE
Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, this formidable fork-tailed bird has staged a remarkable revival.

THE TRUTH ABOUT DOGS
Everyone has opinions on how best to look after a dog. It’s time to separate science from myth.

SEVEN WONDERS OF SKYE
With soaring mountains, silver lochs, green glens and rare wildlife, the Isle of Skye is a world-class location.

WAXING BOTANICAL
Admire the handiwork of artist Annette Marie Townsend, who crafts beautiful, accurate waxworks of plants and flowers.

INSTAGRAM ECOCIDE
As hordes of social snappers visit beauty spots to get that perfect photo, can the environment survive the footfall?

A BURNS NIGHT FEAST
Delicious warming recipes from The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod.

BEE-FRIENDLY WINTER BLOOMS
Nourish hungry pollinators this season with James Wong’s selection of the best cold-weather flowering plants.

POWER OF THE MOON
Dixe Wills explores the Moon’s huge influence on our planet, from the way plants grow to how the tides move..

SUFFOLK IN WINTER
From charming medieval villages and windswept beaches to friendly inns, Suffolk is enchanting in December.

THE HARDY SCOTS PINE
Ecologist Andrew Painting reveals the secrets of Britain’s most tenacious tree.

THE GREAT REWILDING DIVIDE
We look at the conservationists’ debate: should herbivores or predators be the agents of change in our ecosystems?

HERO OF THE HEDGE
Discover the secrets of our hedgehog friends, plus tips on how to make your garden a safe hog haven..

THE POWER OF PLACE
Renowned British landscape photographer Verity Milligan selects some personal favourites from her magical work.

OUT OF THE BLUE
Pioneering 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins was the first to publish a book of photography: striking botanical cyanotypes..

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DISCOVER CARMARTHENSHIRE
Explore this land of green hills, silver sands, bustling market towns, crumbling castles and dappled valleys.

HOCKNEY’S WOLDS 
Walk the Yorkshire Wolds in the footsteps of David Hockney, drinking in the views that inspired his artworks.

BRITAIN: BUILT BY HORSES
Over the centuries, our countryside has been sculpted by our equine friends.

WALK THE PENNINE WAY
Glorious hills, vast moors, plunging waterfalls and geological wonders – nothing beats the original National Trail.

REVIVING A RIVER
Once hemmed into a restrictive channel, the Lake District river Goldrill Beck is alive and dancing once more..

THE CUMBRIAN COAST
Julie Brominicks walks a lovely yet little-known length of seaside on the new section of the England Coast Path in Cumbria. Admire Lake District peaks, wildflowers and beautiful bays galore.

WILD SHORES
Discover the wildlife of Norfolk’s Blakeney nature reserve with Ajay Tegala.

THE WEST KERNOW WAY
Freewheel through magnificent moors and dip into sparkling seasides on a glorious bike route through Cornwall with Georgie Duckworth.

A DOG’S LIFE
Photographer Amy Bateman documents the farming life of her border collies.

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
• Make elderflower pancakes.
• Identify summer caterpillars.
• Step-by-step guide to mending a tent.
• Adam Henson: reviving extinct breeds.

VISIT SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE
From peaceful waterways to spectacular coast, South Pembrokeshire makes the perfect holiday destination.

CRAKE EXPECTATIONS
Why is this once-common farmland bird now found in only a few sites in the British Isles? James Fair investigates.

ARTIST OF THE DALES
The lanes, ancient trees and pastures of Wensleydale are enduring inspiration for watercolour artist Simon Palmer..

VISIT THE ISLE OF MAN
From green glens and rugged sea cliffs to astonishingly rich marine reserves, the Isle of Man offers lovers of the wild a unique escape, says marine biologist Fiona Gell.

A WALK IN MILK WOOD
Welsh writer Dylan Thomas and BBC broadcaster Cerys Matthews share a love of nature and landscape – now Cerys has brought Thomas’s Under Milk Wood to life for a younger audience.

BLACKBIRD MAGIC
As spring slowly unfurls, the blackbird’s beautiful song rings out. Nicola Chester looks into the hidden world of this familiar garden visitor.

SHORE START
Caro Giles join Northumberland schoolchildren for their weekly class on the beach at Embleton Bay, where they study their natural surroundings and learn outdoors in the fresh air.

DISCOVER ASSYNT
With peaceful lochs, mighty mountains and a wealth of wildlife, this rugged landscape is a dream destination, says BBC Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins.

OUR HISTORY IN STONE
From slate to coal, ash to chalk, our island has been shaped by its mineral formations. Chris Jackson tells the geological story of Britain in six rocks.

DISCOVER THE RECLAIMED PEAK
The former lead-mining country of Derbyshire’s White Peak has reverted to nature, forging a spectacular wild landscape pitted with industrial relics, says Ed Douglas.

COPING WITH COLD
Winter hikes are a great way to build heat – but how to stay warm? Dave Hamilton reveals tricks to beat the chill..

Christmas special!
The most wonderful winter walks, festive foods and merry markets.

LIVING LEGENDS
Mysterious and vanishingly rare, elves have a long history in Britain’s forests and folklore. John Wright gives a field guide to these elusive little beings..

PAINTING WITH PLANTS
Artist Olga Prinku forages for flowers and foliage with which to embroider beautiful artworks. Follow her detailed step-by-step to make your own dazzling dried-flower display.

REFORESTING THE UK
In a bid to combat climate change, tree-planting is taking place across the UK. Richard Baynes investigates the best way to ensure flourishing forests.

THE NO-WASTE HARVEST
After every harvest, some 16% of the crop never leaves our farms. In Kent, Jo Caird meets volunteers who are reviving the art of gleaning: gathering unwanted crops and giving them to those in need.

WILD WELSH FRONTIER
Julie Brominicks highlights the wonders of Wales’ borders, from its spectacular coast to the Welsh Marches..

DISCOVER WILD ISLANDS
Artist Amanda Thomson escapes to the spectacular Hebridean isles of Eigg and Uist to find tranquil shores, wheeling seabirds, enchanting wildflowers and a beautiful mingling of sea, sky and light.

THE LOST VILLAGE
A crumbling village on the shores of Loch Broom in the Highlands is all that remains of a tale of great injustice, but one local is determined to bring this bleak history to light, says Richard Else.

DISCOVER THE COLERIDGE WAY
Join Ben Lerwill as he celebrates 250 years since the birth of Samuel Taylor Coleridge by exploring the trail named in the poet’s honour, a beautiful route through the hills of West Somerset.

BOTANY BY BIKE
Leif Bersweden toured the countryside on two wheels, seeking out wild plants to better understand the dangers they face.

DISCOVER THE ISLE OF WONDERS
Novelist Claire Fuller returns to Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck after 40 years to explore a warmly remembered wild peninsula of sandy bays, spectacular chalk cliffs and precious heathlands.

SEAGRASS SALVATION
Something special lurks beneath the waves: a plant that quickly captures carbon, neutralises acidity, cleans up plastic and provides refuge. Sophie Pavelle reveals the secrets of seagrass.

THE ROYAL THAMES
From its Gloucestershire source to its estuary exit into the North Sea, the River Thames is steeped in royal history. Ben Lerwill marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by exploring its regal heritage.

AN INSECT EDEN
Walk with Sheila Sim along the 134-mile John Muir Pollinator Way – a beautiful walking route intended to revive Britain’s insect population.

A LIFE IN COLOUR
Twigs Way celebrates the work of artist and plantsman Sir Cedric Morris..

DISCOVER THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
Explore Kent in spring to enjoy orchards in blossom, ancient woodlands, rolling fields, walks in the Weald and spectacular gardens leaping to life, says Simon Richmond.

BLACKTHORN BEAUTY
As cloud-like white flowers froth on a common yet overlooked spiny shrub, Adele Brand pays tribute to an unsung symbol of spring.

RUN WITH YOUR DOG
Harness your dog’s energy and enthusiasm by joining at the hip to share the joy and freedom of cross-country running in a new sport: canicross.

NATURE’S WILD WORDS
The Lost Words author Robert Macfarlane discusses the power of the book’s spells to inspire young minds.

STEP INTO A LEGEND
Glastonbury gleams with the promise of the legendary treasures of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. Walk its mythical past with Amy Jeffs and learn of other ancient tales of the land.

MOBILE MASTERCLASS
Learn how to take prize-winning images worthy of the Countryfile Calendar Photographic Competition on your camera phone, with Mike Kus.

Saving squirrels - A Highland haven for the red’s last stand.

Wild frontier - The magic of Berwick and the Borders.

WINTER DELIGHTS - Snowy mountains, enchanted woodlands, sparkling skies.

DISCOVER CHRISTMAS IN LINCOLNSHIRE
Elegant churches, glowing inns, merry street markets and winter wildlife wonders – celebrate the festive season in olde worlde England with Lucy Wood.

A BURNING QUESTION
We all love a log fire in winter, but is it damaging to the environment, and our health? We look at the new rules on domestic fuel and find how to burn firewood safely and sustainably.

JOHN CRAVEN
New tree planting will give the gift of life to six waterways in the much-needed Woodlands for Water project.

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