“To put your hands in a river is to feel the chords that bind the earth together.” – Barry Lopez

“Economy without ecology means managing the human nature relationship without knowing the delicate balance between humankind and the natural world.”
– Satish Kuma

“A living countryside is not a luxury but a necessity for the human population; if you let conservation go hang until your pockets are jingling there will be a lot less to conserve.” – Simon Barnes

“An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfilment.” – David Attenborough

Happy New Year to all of you beautiful people!

Julie x