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FFON is a natural history blog written by easy-going naturalists for anyone who enjoys watching nature and wildlife. Inspired by Maxwell Knight, MI5's greatest spymaster and the original 'Nature Detective'.
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1w ago
Rather than belong, we prefer to be in charge. We’re the apex predator – the masters of the planet. Of the universe! We own land. Build castles. Mark out borders. This is mine. Stay away! It’s tomfoolery, really. Because the truth is, the Earth does not belong to us – we belong to it. And ..read more
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2w ago
It’s a long list. When was the last time you stopped to think about the miracle of life? We breathe. We drink. We eat. We’re on autopilot. After those early science lessons fade from memory, we rarely question where it all comes from. The Earth is the provider of everything we depend on. There’s no ..read more
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2w ago
What if the Earth could ask us its most pressing questions? What would it say about how we live, the choices we make, and the future we leave behind? WWF say: ‘We are what we leave behind.’ That’s the idea behind 24 Questions to Save the World. In the movies, the hero gets 24 hours ..read more
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3w ago
The most profound truth about climate change and nature’s decline is this: our survival and the planet’s are inseparable. Yet, humanity often acts as though we are separate from nature. We behave as if we are above it, beyond it, or even exempt from its rules. This illusion is the root of the crisis. For ..read more
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3w ago
Featuring recent findings* on wild bird populations and actionable steps towards reversing their decline. Birdsong, once the soundscape of the British countryside, is (as Rachel Carson predicted in her book Silent Spring) fading. Recent data on wild bird populations in the UK paints a picture of a species under strain. Birds are affected from farmland ..read more
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1M ago
From Photographer to Undercover Agent. In a shocking revelation, Tom Svensson shares that his career as a wildlife photographer was originally a cover. He used it for his covert work tracking the blood money behind illegal wildlife crime. Working undercover, Tom faced life-threatening situations, including being kidnapped by those seeking to exploit endangered species for ..read more
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1M ago
A Lesson from Martin Woods, Former Head Gardener to the Royal Family As autumn rolls in and our gardens fill with leaves, the urge to tidy up kicks in. This year, I’m holding back on the rake. My decision was inspired by a recent chat with Martin Woods. He is the former Head Gardener to ..read more
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1M ago
Where do I start… Well… with Trump set for another term as US president, we may be entering a new phase in environmental policy – one focused on fossil fuels and traditional industry. Meanwhile, Elon Musk (Trump’s new ‘star man’) continues to champion renewable energy and sustainable innovation, presenting a compelling counterforce. This dual influence ..read more
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1M ago
Recent reports paint a stark picture of the challenges our planet’s wildlife faces today. The World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report 2024 sounds a chilling alarm: there has been a catastrophic 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years. Freshwater species have been hit even harder, facing a staggering 85% decline. This ..read more
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2M ago
Dear FFON readers and colleagues We hope you are all well. We are delivering an on-line webinar on 10th October (at 18.00 hours (6.00 pm) British Summer Time) about our work in East Africa for the organisation Leadership for Conservation in Africa (LCA) and we invite you to join us. It’s very much a personal, historical, account of our relationship with ..read more