In this issue:

• 06 ANCIENT WOODLAND A glimpse into this most atmospheric of habitats.
• 08 NEWS News round-up from the Trust and the world of conservation.
• 16 TARGETING NATURE Rich Rowe explores the role of a new Scottish Biodiversity Strategy in delivering statutory targets for nature.
• 20 Q&A With Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity.
• 24 ISLAND LIFE Ida Maspero learns about the natural wonders found on and around the spectacular Isle of Eigg.
• 28 BITING THE BULLET Phil Knott explains why the time has come for food system change that is genuinely regenerative.
• 31 BIG PICTURE One of the Trust’s reserves managers captures an impressive image of a clifftop adder.
• 34 VIEWPOINT Author Kerri Andrews celebrates the wisdom of women walker-writers.