Why we teach… soil health assessment
Next in our series looking at themes and topics explored by students on CAT Masters degrees, Dr Rebecca Kent introduces why we teach soil health assessment and looks at some…
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Category: Gardening and Agriculture
The climate crisis on our coastline
Hannah Genders Boyd introduces the cross-disciplinary CHERISH project, aiming to raise awareness and understanding of the impacts of climate change on the rich cultural heritage of the coasts of Wales…
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Pathways to Farming – guest blog
The innovative Pathways to Farming training programme, run by community organisation Mach Maethlon in partnership with CAT, aims to increase the number of people earning a living from locally produced…
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Fledgling farmers: strengthening local food supplies – guest blog
The past year has highlighted the fragility of our food systems and the need to build greater resilience into supply chains. Katie Hastings of the Pathways to Farming project gives…
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Building with nature in mind
How can we make our own homes and buildings as wildlife-friendly as possible? Gwyn Stacey looks at what we can do as householders and at the role the building and…
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A helping hand for winter wildlife
This time of year can be tough for birds and other wildlife. Dulcie Fairweather offers a few simple tips to help them make it through to spring.
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Working with wildlife for person, plate and planet – Guest blog
Gardening journalist, editor and trainer, Kim Stoddart, explains the many benefits of improving and nourishing biodiversity in your garden, allotment or community green space.
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Festive feasts for winter wildlife
From stale mince pies to cold mashed potatoes, those unappealing leftovers could provide much-needed calories for hungry birds and badgers. Dulcie Fairweather looks at how to turn waste food into…
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A rich tapestry – managing our habitats to help nature thrive
CAT’s habitats are carefully managed to create a place where nature can thrive. Dulcie Fairweather meets two charming species that have found a home at CAT. There is the age…
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Sleeping beauties – dormice at CAT!
Dulcie Fairweather is on the trail of one of our most vulnerable woodland creatures. With their golden-sand fur, big black eyes and long, feathery tail, there is no doubt that…
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