21 joyous pictures of Britain to raise your spirits on the first day of Spring

Filling, rewarding and nutritious, vegetables and plants grown in saline environments — whether by accident or design — have plenty of potential, discovers Deborah Nicholls-Lee. Illustration by Alan Baker.

By Deborah Nicholls-Lee Published 22 March 25

Natural England is considering licensing the release of the raptors in Exmoor National Park — and the threat to pets and livestock is considered to be low.

By Jack Watkins Published 20 March 25

The wildlife cinematographer Dan Abbott joins us on the Country Life Podcast.

By Toby Keel Published 18 March 25

By Ian Morton Published 16 March 25

The King’s Foundation has launched its ‘35 under 35’ initiative — a UK-wide search for ‘the next generation of exceptional makers and changemakers’ who want to work holistically with Nature.

By Amie Elizabeth White Published 9 March 25

The Government’s Land Use Framework should be viewed as an opportunity to be smarter with our land, but conflicts need to be resolved along the way says Fiona Reynolds, chair of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission.

By Fiona Reynolds Published 7 March 25

Rivers now have the legal right to flow, and to not be full of pollution. It's about time.

By James Fisher Published 7 March 25

Living on a near-deserted island, and getting paid for the privilege? No wonder tens of thousands of people were keen.

By Toby Keel Published 3 March 25