In this issue:

• 06 HEDGEROWS Learn about these living boundary lines that play a vital ecological role.
• 08 NEWS News round-up from the Trust and the world of conservation.
• 16 WOODLAND WORLDS Discover the wide range of woodland habitats in Scotland.
• 18 SOIL TO SKY Rich Rowe examines how an increase in native woodland cover offers one solution for tackling the linked climate and biodiversity crises.
• 22 Q&A With Dr Helen McKay, Chief Forester for Scotland
• 24 SKATING ON THIN ICE Felicity Martin explores the hidden world of the flapper skate – a largely unseen giant of the deep.
• 28 BUG BUZZ Dr William Clark highlights how insect farming could help us live and function more sustainably.
• 31 BIG PICTURE Christina Sinclair on the wonders of snapping sea eagles.
• 32 WATCH OUT FOR Things to enjoy in the coming months.
• 34 VIEWPOINT Cal Major on how two recent experiences further strengthened her passion for protecting our seas.