The Peatland Paradox: When Restoration Becomes Destruction

BY CALUM CAMPBELL The Scottish Government has made peatland restoration a cornerstone of its climate change strategy. Through the NatureScot Peatland ACTION team, and in close partnership with the Cairngorms National Park and the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, a major programme of landscape-scale intervention is underway. With over 20% of Scotland’s land area covered by peat, the stated goals are ambitious: improve water … Continue reading The Peatland Paradox: When Restoration Becomes Destruction

countrysquiremagazineApril 9, 2026

Rewilding

Isle of Wight Sea Eagles

BY ALENA WILDE Many parts of southern England are capable of supporting, breeding and wintering White-tailed Eagles, but the Isle of Wight was considered the most suitable location for their reintroduction. It is the last known breeding site of the species in southern England, located close to highly suitable foraging areas in the Solent and surrounding estuaries, with numerous potential nesting sites in woods and … Continue reading Isle of Wight Sea Eagles

countrysquiremagazineMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Nature

Cordelia

BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN I was down in Cornwall for the Coronation bank holiday. I was getting to grips with court papers. Let’s not go there – some of you may know why. I spent the following Tuesday – and half of Wednesday – getting cross-examined. The peace of a holiday home perched on top of a cliff above a beach turned out to be a … Continue reading Cordelia

countrysquiremagazineMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Vicar

A Prayer for Nature

VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You and Your families are well. As we look around us on this sunny weekend, we see Nature’s glory emerging. I trust that You get a chance to get out and about this weekend and get to enjoy the flowers in the parks and meadows. What does the Bible say about nature and the environment? Acts … Continue reading A Prayer for Nature

countrysquiremagazineMay 14, 2023

environment

Earthlings

BY JOE NUTT I have just walked half a mile along a quiet pavement in my local market town. The gusts of wind were strong enough to mean I actually had to make a small physical effort to resist each one as it hit, while sporadic, unpredictable rain drops struck my face hard enough to sting. It was trying hard, but failing to rain. I … Continue reading Earthlings

countrysquiremagazineApril 29, 2023April 9, 2026

Conservation

RSPB Might As Well Be Run By Foxes

BY BERT BURNETT How much wildlife have we lost through conservation charities like RSPB due to their management choices? RSPB have managed Abernethy estate for capercaillie for over 25 years and have succeeded in reducing the capercaillie population by 75% minimum. They also inherited with the purchase a healthy population of mountain hare and upland waders etc., the hares have all but gone and the … Continue reading RSPB Might As Well Be Run By Foxes

countrysquiremagazineSeptember 14, 2022September 11, 2022