Articles by Richard Hassall

Richard Hassall

  • Humans vs Animals; the Urban Fox Dilemma

    Why, in 80 years of living in a somewhat disjointed co-existence, is it once again time to kill the “urban fox”?

    By Richard Hassall on 14th February 2013
  • It’s almost time for the Big Garden Bird Watch

    This weekend (26-27th January) the big garden bird watch will be taking place throughout the UK. It’s a national survey carried out by you and me and is organised by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

    By Richard Hassall on 24th January 2013
  • John Muir Award: Conservation in Action

    This week we will talk about the practical work carried out to meet the third and most important challenge; Conserve.

    By Richard Hassall on 20th December 2012
  • John Muir Award: Doing your bit for conservation

    The John Muir Trust, a charity set up to protect wild places, takes its name from the pioneering conservationist John Muir, a Scottish born American who believed in preserving wilderness.

    By Richard Hassall on 7th December 2012
  • Keeping CO2 bogged down

    As a result of our temperate climate we are gifted with an incredibly interesting wetland habitat; the bog!

    By Richard Hassall on 22nd November 2012
  • Ants: the most complex of the pests.

    They evolved from a vespoid wasp and have lost their permanent wings, however most species will develop into winged insects when it is time to mate.

    By Richard Hassall on 15th May 2012
  • Civil War in Africa: Affecting Humanity and the Environment

    Civil war is not uncommon in central Africa; many wars have been fought in this region. On top of the heinous crimes that are common in such wars, there is also a significant impact on the environment.

    By Richard Hassall on 1st May 2012
  • Legalising The Trade of Rhino Horns

    This increasing demand has further increased poaching in South Africa, home to around 90% of the world’s remaining white rhino population. The level of killing is now reaching record levels.

    By Richard Hassall on 24th April 2012