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Mark Hillsdon is a freelance writer based in Manchester who writes on nature, sustainability and the environment. His work has been published in The Guardian and a range of nature-based titles.

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Melissa Hobson, doing business as The Ocean Writer Ltd., is a marine science and conservation writer based in Hastings. She has written about the ocean for outlets including BBC Wildlife, BBC ...

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Carys is the Group Digital Editor of countryfile.com and discoverwildlife.com and writes regular features for the print magazine. Away from the desk, she enjoys trail running, hiking, outdoor swimming ...

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