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Sciences > Ecology & Environment Forest thinning is essential for keeping forests healthy and people safe: 1 of 10

The thinning of forests is a natural process as much as it is an anthropogenic one. It has been carried out since the emergence of trees and forests as organisms and communities by the effects of wind. Wind plays an important and natural role in regulating the size and structure of many stands of trees. Human beings, either ...
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Human development and the destruction of the environment: 4 of 17

The image of a polar bear standing on an ever diminishing patch of floating ice is rather pertinent when it comes to visualizing our Planet's ecological health. With exponential increases in the pressures being placed on our environment, sadly, without immediate and effective action, the balance could soon be tipped. During ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Wildlife: 3 of 9

It's a jungle out there. No really, it is! You just have to open that door to the garden, and then open those eyes. Pretty soon the door in your imagination opens too and you're away, off on some miniature safari. Your backyard does not have to be some vast sprawling Serengeti. No doubt it would help if you had to accommodat...
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Alternative fuels: 7 of 17

Wood has been burned by mankind since first we harnessed fire. It has been the fuel behind the provision of heat, cooking, defence and craft to name but a few things. Nowadays, when we are quickly watching our fossil fuel reserves dwindle away, we are seeking 'a great and sustainable resource'. Well, we need look no further ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Nature: 21 of 42

The Old Lady of the Sea The cockerel squabble erupting from the mango tree outside roused me from my fatigue induced slumber. It was early, earlier than I would have cared to have risen after almost twenty-four hours of airport waiting rooms and smaller-than-I'd-care-to-suffer plane seats. I had awoken in the little sunshine...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars Common errors people make when buying cars: 3 of 6

Buying a Used Car: Five Simple Mistakes Buying your first car can be a daunting experience. After a house it is often the most expensive thing you will ever buy. As such there are many things that must be considered. I will present to you only a few simple things, but they may well make the difference to you. I had finally p...
Pets & Animals > Birds Conservation of the Scottish Capercaillie: 2 of 4

The Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), one of Scotland's most iconic birds, only six years ago was staring eyeball to eyeball with its second national extinction, and was declared to be Britain's fastest disappearing bird. In 2000, a joint survey by the RSPB and Scottish National Heritage indicated that the Scottish population...
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) The location of "God's own country": 2 of 4

Where is "God's own country"? How many people have answered, "Heaven", or perhaps "Mecca"? Several, I'm guessing! Well the answer is subjective. We, each of us, if asked to provide an answer to this question will answer by naming some beautiful country, or vibrant city; most likely our own country or city. In my opinion this...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The first day of work: 7 of 12

Dusty sunbeams shone on to Angela's face through her part-closed drapes, warming her pale skin as they made their unhurried journey towards her shut eyes. A dream induced smile curled weakly on her lips. It was a good dream. A few moments later the shaft of light made contact with Angela's eyes. Her lids flickered as her bod...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating the little things in life: 88 of 141

There is something about the woods that makes me feel at ease. There is a trust between the ground I tread and the conscious within me. My walk takes me into a small patch of woods, mostly Scots pine, aged and grand, sun bursting through the canopy bringing patches of gold to the heather clad ground. The woods rest at the to...