Wetland Diaries: Ranger Life and Rewilding on Wicken Fen

Wicken Fen is a wildlife sanctuary cared for by the National Trust for 125 years, with a dedicated team working with free-roaming horses and cattle to conserve the wetland of international importance. Ajay Williams' "Wetland Diaries" offers an insight into the privileges and pressures of managing semi-wild animals in one of the country's first wetland restoration projects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Ajay's passion for conservation and his encyclopedic knowledge of Wicken Fen ooze out of every single page of his book, "Wetland Diaries: A Seasonal Account of Ranger Life on Wicken Fen." Nestled in the flatlands of rural East Anglia, Wicken Fen is a beloved sanctuary known for its vast skies and tiny creatures, boasting over 9,000 recorded species. For 125 years, the National Trust has cared for this precious wetland of international importance, working with herds of free-roaming horses and cattle and weathering the elements to creatively cope with the dramas of a life outdoors at the cutting edge of conservation. "Wetland Diaries" is a seasonal account of ranger life on Wicken Fen, saving a once widespread landscape and revealing the spectrum of emotions experienced in the process. Ajay shares the spirit and atmosphere of the Fens, offering an insight into the privileges and pressures of managing semi-wild animals in one of the country's first wetland restoration projects, creating precious breathing space for nature and people alike.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803993485