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Enjoy magnificent coastal views from Ynys Llanddwyn, a small tidal island off the south coast of Anglesey

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Care for our coasts<\/h2>\n\n
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\u201cMy last long seaside holiday was on Anglesey \u2013 a haven of wonderfully diverse coastal landscapes that is a microcosm of the UK as a whole. There are seastacks and islands, dunescapes and sandy strands, discreet coves and marshy estuaries. How blessed we are in the UK to have such an incredible variety of habitats \u2013 and globally important populations of seabirds and other marine life to populate them. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Naturalist Phil Gates beautifully captures this diversity in his exploration of our coastal wildflowers on page 64, and James Fair examines the elemental forces that create heart-stopping spectacles \u2013 such as whirlpools and tidal waves (page 52). <\/p>\n\n

But it\u2019s impossible to talk about our coasts \u2013 and water generally \u2013 without going to the dark side: pollution. From the plastic we toss away and sewage from our inadequate water-treatment systems to agricultural and chemical waste and even precious topsoil, our rivers and coastlines are being poisoned and choked. Many beaches are too toxic for bathing, many rivers may see fish species going extinct. Can you image UK rivers without the mighty salmon? <\/p>\n\n

Investigative journalist Nicola Cutcher tackles the issue \u2013 and the polluters \u2013 head on in her article, page 38. But the rest of us are not helpless or blameless in this issue either. Nicola shows what we can all do to make a difference and turn this situation around. <\/p>\n\n

Fergus Collins<\/strong>, editor@countryfile.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

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Don\u2019t miss our nature and countryside Plodcast \u2013 available on all podcast providers<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n

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THIS MONTH\u2019S CONTRIBUTORS <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Julie Brominicks, \u2018Discover Cumbria\u2019s coast\u2019<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Cumbrian coast is largely ignored by the multitudes who frequent the Lakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Ajay Tegala, \u2018Wild shores\u2019<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn high summer, this hook of shingle is often crammed with wild creatures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Phil Gates, \u2018Our seaside blooms\u2019<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTake a wildflower guide and a picnic this summer to enjoy perfect coastal botanising.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Photo: Kevin Sawford, Getty<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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