Dancing with Bees: A journey Back to Nature will be published in hardback by Chelsea Green Publishing - alongside an audio version (which I am over the moon to have narrated myself) - on 5th September 2019 It has been beautifully illustrated by Dartmoor naturalist and wildlife illustrator John Walters Please contact Katie Read of Read Media with any media enquiries. About the book:  'Brigit Strawbridge Howard was shocked the day she realised she knew more about the French Revolution than she did about her native trees. The thought stopped her—quite literally—in her tracks. But that ..read more

I am so tired of hearing about the importance of 'economic growth' and I despair of humanity if we've reached the stage where wildlife is only conserved for its monetary value.  The same goes for water, air and soil quality. Every time I hear references these days to the natural world and its importance to us (the human race), the commentary is dotted with phrases like 'natural resources', 'ecosystem services', 'pollinator services', 'natural capital' etc etc. Phrases such as these make me wince. I've tried to understand them and to get along with them, but I simply can't. As far as I can see ..read more