Monthly Archives: October 2022

For want of a comma

Posted on 29/10/2022 by campaignerkate

I trust that Thérèse Coffey will not demand the purge of the Oxford comma from Defra officials’ language. Continue reading →

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Butterfly betterment

Posted on 26/10/2022 by campaignerkate

The Dartmoor Preservation Association conservation volunteers had a productive workday at Common Wood, improving the habitat for butterflies. Continue reading →

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A united front for national parks

Posted on 15/10/2022 by campaignerkate

The national parks movement makes a declaration at a time of crisis. Continue reading →

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Paths are great for the local economy

Posted on 11/10/2022 by campaignerkate

Ministers note: Walkers Are Welcome Towns demonstrate that paths are good for the local economy. Continue reading →

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Young wilders bring hope

Posted on 04/10/2022 by campaignerkate

I was honoured to join the Youngwilders and Heal Rewilding to write a manifesto for the next generation. Continue reading →

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The fight over the Wolds Way’s opening 40 years ago

Posted on 02/10/2022 by campaignerkate

Today is the fortieth anniversary of the Yorkshire Wolds Way national trail, but it was the Ramblers’ alternative opening which made the headlines. Continue reading →

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