May 2012 issue out now!
Our May issue is now in the shops. As usual, it's packed full of interesting features, including:
Photostory: World view
Anticipating the launch of the Travel Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), we present a selection of the winners from last year’s competition
Plotting to solve a mystery
In the 17th century, cartographers began using their discipline as a means of discovering the origins of infectious diseases in London. And despite mixed results, their maps remain fascinating historical documents. Tom Koch reports
Welsh wander
Rhodri Clark discusses the genesis of the Wales Coast Path – which opens this month – the world’s first footpath to travel the entire length of a nation’s coastline
The river runs back
With Beijing facing severe water shortages, how will a project to restore the Yongding River and create a series of recreational lakes help, asks Tom Hancock
Welcome to hell
Joe Baggaley visits a sinister-looking crater in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert that’s known locally as the Gates of Hell
Health matters
Geordie Torr reports on efforts to improve the health and prosperity of communities living by the Maasai Mara
And don’t forget…
… our regular features, which this month include a round-up of the latest geographical and climate science news; a hotspot focus on Colombia; advice about photographing reintroduced species; tips on the kit you’ll need to throw yourself off a mountain; reviews of the latest books; an interview with Nic Flemming a man who has spent decades mapping ancient underwater cities; and lots, lots more
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Geographical resource
Doug Allen
is a wildlife cameraman and photographer famous for his work on BBC series such as Frozen Planet and Blue PlanetRead on
Heritage lottery
UNESCO’s World Heritage convention was adopted to recognise and protect humanity’s most valuable monuments and landscapes. But, approaching its 40th year, can it still achieve its original ambitions? Mark Rowe reportsRead on
Songs of spring
The return of migratory species in the spring provides photographers with a great range of subject matter. So be prepared to make the most of what nature has to offer, says Keith WilsonRead on
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