Opinion
King Charles III is dumping deer bones and dead trees in rivers. Here's how it's saving Scotland’s waterways
In an unconventional yet remarkably effective move, the royal Balmoral Estate has embarked on an innovative initiative to enhance the health of its rivers
"There are 180,000 miles of drystone walls in the UK; let's show them a little love," says Adam Henson
Drystone walls are an essential part of Britain’s countryside, offering protection for our landscape and wildlife. Farmer Adam Henson explains why we need to keep the skills of drystone walling alive.
Nicola Chester: Winter can be brutal in the countryside – but community prevails
When freezing weather makes rural life challenging, help from neighbours can be the key to survival, says the award-winning writer.
The fight to protect the UK's historic buildings from climate change
Combating climate change can result in heavy extra costs for cash-strapped preservation bodies, so should they consider letting go of properties that become too vulnerable? John Craven explores how climate change is threatening the nation’s historic buildings.
“I strongly believe everyone deserves the opportunity to connect with nature." Why we need more all-terrain wheelchairs
More all-terrain wheelchairs are crucial for accessibility to the outdoors, says access campaigner Debbie North.
The slow decline of local newspapers is "an unquantifiable loss". Yet they remain a vital forum for country voices, reports Nicola Chester
Nicola Chester talks about the gradual loss of local newspapers, why they are declining, and why they remain a vital service to the community.
"It won’t be long before it’s normal to run an entire farm from a phone." Adam Henson explores what's next for AI in farming
New developments in Artificial Intelligence are already changing farming practices, and British agriculture is at the forefront of innovation, says Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.
How storms affect our mood
The unstoppable power and might of stormy weather can remind us of our place in the world. Ellie Harrison explores why rain falling on a roof calms us down and why the sound of wind stimulates us...
Ellie Harrison: How small acts can save Britain's birds
The only living link to dinosaurs, birds are a daily wonder in Britain’s skies, lands and seas. Small acts can save them, says BBC Countryfile's Ellie Harrison
John Craven: Could more of Scotland be community owned?
It’s thought that 2.6% of Scotland is community owned but a new land reform bill, due before the Scottish Parliament this year, will herald changes, says BBC Countryfile's John Craven
Nicola Chester: Rural buses are a dying breed
Nicola Chester discusses the importance of rural buses and the ‘transport deserts’ appearing across the British countryside
Nicola Chester: All needn't be lost for farmland birds
As farmland bird populations plummet, the desperate rescue of two local birds proves that rural communities can still make an impact
John Craven: Bison and pigs are natural agents of rewilding
Curly-coated pigs on Dorset grasslands and bison roaming in a Kent woodland are showing just how livestock can transform rewilding projects, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: True luxury is a simple picnic with nature for company
Offering peace, freedom and the company of nature, a simple picnic in the great outdoors is the height of the dining experience, says the Countryfile presenter
Adam Henson: Our seaside harvests are as important as ever
As an island nation, fishing and our coastal harvests are as culturally and politically important as ever, says the Countryfile presenter.
Ellie Harrison: A whale's death brings more life to the ocean
After years of complex preparation, we finally filmed the UK’s first whale-fall experiment in the Celtic Sea, reveals Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison.
Nicola Chester: A rural childhood has its privileges as well as its hardships
An upbringing spent close to nature is a hugely privileged one, but there are compromises and difficulties, too
Ellie Harrison: Nature is felt, not named.
As the Brecon Beacons National Park is renamed Bannau Brycheiniog, our appreciation of nature carries more weight than a name, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
Adam Henson: Could gene-editing technology spell the end of extinction?
Anyone interested in rare breeds knows the threat of dying out is never far away, but could new biotechnology mean the end of extinction? asks the Countryfile presenter
Nicola Chester: Get involved in your village fete for a real sense of community
A sense of community and belonging is the real prize to be won from the local village fête, says nature writer Nicola Chester
John Craven: the Ramblers' new president will break down barriers
In an inspired choice, Ramblers walking charity has appointed 'Blind Adventurer' Amar Latif as its new president, reports Countryfile presenter John Craven
Nicola Chester: walking in the countryside should be a simple and essential freedom for all
The simplest form of freedom and independence, walking in the countryside should be accessible and available to all, says nature writer Nicola Chester
Ellie Harrison: Ordnance Survey maps preserve the history of our ancient trails
Ordnance Survey’s meticulous maps not only guide us but also preserve the history of our rights of way, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison
Adam Henson: Farmers have a responsibility to maintain footpaths on their land
Farmers are not only guardians of the countryside – they also have a responsibility to keep public rights of way on their land clear and safe, says Adam Henson