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A Wilding Year

Bringing life back to the land

Hannah Dale

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Hardback

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English
Batsford
19 March 2025
An illustrated celebration of wildlife through a year of rewilding, highlighting the importance of returning to nature.

Hannah Dale, the artist and founder of the award-winning gift company Wrendale Designs, takes you through a year on her farm in rural Lincolnshire where, alongside her husband, she has undertaken an ambitious rewilding project.

Together, they are attempting to return the land to nature and increase the

number of species their land is able to support.

Embracing the beauty to be found in untidy landscapes has also provided Hannah with new sources of inspiration for her paintings. A Wilding Year is both a journal and a sketchbook, in which Hannah keeps a visual record of the fascinating species she finds on the farm. Hannah has never before allowed access to her sketchbooks, so fans of hers will see for the first time an insight into the way she works. Some of the species Hannah encounters on the farm, all beautifully illustrated, include:

Brown hares Buzzards Short-eared owls Kingfishers

This fascinating account of a year in rural England brings to life the beauty and power of nature in every season.
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Imprint:   Batsford
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 200mm,  Width: 150mm, 
Weight:   219g
ISBN:   9781849949385
ISBN 10:   1849949387
Pages:   176
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction January February March April May June July August September October November December Conclusion

Hannah Dale runs Wrendale Designs, a stationery and gift design company which specialises in endearing illustrations depicting British wildlife. Her other Batsford titles include: A Dog's Life, The Farmyard Set, The Young Ones, The Country Set, Born to be Wild and Flying The Nest. Her work is inspired by the beautiful countryside of rural Lincolnshire. Hannah studied Zoology at Cambridge University and has recently embarked on a large rewilding project on her farm in Lincolnshire. She can be found on social media @wrendaledesigns.

Reviews for A Wilding Year: Bringing life back to the land

‘A marvel. Participating in the restoration of nature is about the most joyful thing a person can do, and this book radiates that joy.’ -- Ben Goldsmith, author God is an Octopus ‘Tender, heartfelt and poignant.’ -- Chantal Lyons, author Groundbreakers: The Wild Boar’s Return to Britain ‘Inspirational for rewilders large and small – that should be all of us!’ -- Patrick Barkham, president of Norfolk Wildlife Trust, author Wild Green Wonders and Wild Isles ‘A beautiful book that’s written from the heart, an absolute must read for any nature lover’ -- Hannah Stitfall, wildlife filmmaker and TV presenter ‘A stunning hymn to the planet, to farming, and to the people who weave in between’ -- Sophie Pavelle, author Forget-me-not, science communicator ‘This deeply personal account is a book of great worth. Buy it when you can.’ -- Derek Gow, author Birds, Beasts and Bedlam, Bringing back the beaver and Hunt for the shadow wolf


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