I Know a River
A poem dedicated to a special friend, hoping that words inspired by nature will soothe and heal.Continue Reading
A poem dedicated to a special friend, hoping that words inspired by nature will soothe and heal.Continue Reading
I had the pleasure recently of talking with members of the Royal Forestry Society’s new book club. You can watch to the full talk here.Continue Reading
Are you a fan of fantasy fiction? Would you be interested in reading and commenting on a draft of my next novel? Find out how to sign-upContinue Reading
England’s National Parks are no longer fit for purpose. Even before the climate emergency, their lack of naturalness is impeding attempts to halt declining biodiversity, but now there is a real urgency to renew thinking towards our 10 National Parks. We need a new version for our National Parks, a version 2.0.Continue Reading
This weekend I visited my local bookshop to sign a few copies of The New Sylva (2021 edition).Continue Reading
And the winner of my November Book Giveaway is …Continue Reading
I am greatly saddened by the death of my friend, colleague, and patron, Sir Martin Wood aged 94 years. Sir Martin Wood FRS was a visionary engineer, passionate conservationist, and a prolific philanthropist, who had an incalculable influence on my professional and personal life. I first met Martin when, freshContinue Reading
The moon glade, gathering
My stealthy shadow, lighting
The wood and me, brightly
Flashing in amber glow, a warning
Its crepuscular namesake, hiding
Cryptically beneath the holly, stirring
Its wings a blur, zig-zagging
On the waning of the Woodcock Moon. Continue Reading
When I fall I dream my leaves will brighten Recalling a life lived well To nurture future souls Gabriel Hemery, November 2021Continue Reading
I have been honoured to receive the Roger Deakin Award from the Society of Authors in support of my writing.Continue Reading
A visit to Britain’s most northerly natural woodland on the Isle of HoyContinue Reading
I’m pleased to publish a short story with accompanying photographs. I can’t say much about it without giving the plot away, but I hope you enjoy it.Continue Reading
Bloomsbury Publishing has released details of a new version of The New Sylva coming this OctoberContinue Reading
A new anthology featuring the best writing about trees, woods, and forests is to be published this autumnContinue Reading
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