John Craven's Countryfile Handbook

John Craven has been presenting Countryfile since its launch in 1989 and, for the first time, he has distilled all his knowledge and wisdom into "The Countryfile Handbook". This book is an invaluable resource for those who live in the countryside or want to know more about it. Divided into the different types of land (villages and market towns; fields and farming; upland; lowland; woodland; waterways; and coastline) it offers practical information: How to tell the difference between the swallow, martin and swift; How to learn the various sheepdog calls; The do's and don't's of foraging; How lichen can help tell us how clean the air is; informative essays on rural issues: Why hedgerows are important; Saving British meadows; Reintroducing beavers; plus useful (and entertaining) facts and figures such as: Did you know an acre is the space needed to park 200 cars; 10 things to do with a stinging nettle; and what to do if you see a sheep on its back. Together with stories and anecdotes from the programme, this book really will become your Countryfile companion.