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Illustrations of two species of Bog moss to accompany article on peat creation.  Megallenic bog moss Sphagnum  and Soft bog moss Sphagnum tenellum illustrations used.

Landscape illustration of a cross section through an idealized Hay meadow, for article in BBC Countryfile Magazine.  The landscape includes a cross section of a mole burrow, details of the roots of yellow rattle, meadow butterflies, beetles and worms, small mammals, a soaring swallow, and lots of wild meadow flowers.  The landscape behind is based on Muker, in Swaledale.  The “Guide to Britain’s Hay Meadows”  also includes several botanical illustrations of grass species.

Illustrations of wild flowers from my sketchbooks to accompany articles on spring, and how best to enjoy the countryside.  Violet and Primrose sketchbook studies were included to illustrate the article.  I also wrote a short piece on the joys of being in the woods, illustrating.

Botanical illustrations of three common diseases of wheat for Farmers Weekly: Wheat Diseases article.  Also, one larger illustration of the Bread wheat plant.

Illustrations for Natural World Magazine.  One of a reedbed with associated wildlife and wild flowers.  One of the dangers faced by sea turtles in the wild.