Fledgling farmers: strengthening local food supplies – guest blog

26th February 2021 The past year has highlighted the fragility of our food systems and the need to build greater resilience into supply chains. Katie Hastings of the Pathways to Farming project gives…

Greater horseshoe bat – hanging around at CAT

29th January 2021 The recent discovery of a greater horseshoe bat at the Centre for Alternative Technology is further evidence of the northward expansion of the species’ range. Dulcie Fairweather explores the implications.

Little wonders – celebrating the lichens of the Dyfi Valley

28th January 2021 The area where CAT is based is globally important for a number of species, including some fascinating lower plants. Lichenologist Dr Joe Hope explores the lichens, liverworts and mosses of…