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The Accidental Countryside

Hidden Havens for Britain's Wildlife
By Stephen Moss
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The Accidental Countryside by Stephen Moss explores how various locations in the UK, such as quirky urban areas and abandoned sites, have become unexpected havens for wildlife. The book delves into how nature persists and thrives in these overlooked spaces, offering insights into the relationship between human development and the natural world, all while celebrating the beauty of these surprising landscapes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the surprising ways nature finds its place amidst human environments. Through tales of hidden wildlife in unexpected spots, it offers a fresh perspective on the resilience and adaptability of nature, making it a delightful read for anyone who appreciates the tranquillity of nature interspersed within the bustling human world.

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The Accidental Countryside

The fascinating and remarkably uplifting story of how Britain's wildlife has co-opted the most unlikely corners of our manmade landscape, turning them into teeming havens of (un)natural beauty.

The fascinating and remarkably uplifting story of how Britain's wildlife has co-opted the most unlikely corners of our manmade landscape, turning them into teeming havens of (un)natural beauty.

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In The Accidental Countryside, author and naturalist Stephen Moss embarks on a journey of discovery through Britain, exploring the hidden corners where wildlife survives against the odds.

From Shetland's Iron Age stone structures to London's most modern skyscrapers, and from lowly railway cuttings to ornate stately gardens, Moss reveals the unlikely oases where wildlife thrives in areas originally created for human purposes.

The result is a surprising and uplifting story of how we have influenced the landscape and wildlife of these crowded islands, and how wildlife has taken advantage of us—even when we least expected it.

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The Accidental Countryside by Stephen Moss invites readers to explore nature's surprising resilience and beauty in unexpected places. Reviews frequently highlight the book's charm and depth, praising Moss's insightful observations and accessible writing style. It is admired for shedding light on the hidden wildlife that flourishes in unlikely urban and rural settings, making it an engaging read for nature enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783351657

Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guardian Faber Publishing

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Stephen Moss is a naturalist, broadcaster, television producer and author. In a distinguished career at the BBC Natural History Unit his credits included Springwatch, Birds Britannia and The Nature of Britain. His books include The Robin, A Bird in the Bush, The Bumper Book of Nature, Wild Hares and Hummingbirds and Wild Kingdom. He is also Senior Lecturer in Nature and Travel Writing at Bath Spa University. Originally from London, he lives with his family on the Somerset Levels, and is President of the Somerset Wildlife Trust.

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