ALSO LEADING THE CHARGE

14 Joshua Styles TV slots and talks are in the diary for the 26-year-old botanist, following stints on Springwatch and Countryfile.

15 Jake Fiennes The Holkham Estate conservationist snatches the spotlight from brothers Ralph and Joseph for the launch of his debut book, Land Healer, in April.

16 Laurelin Cummins-fraser The director of the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre near Loch Ness prepares to open the world’s first centre of its kind in the coming months.

17 Anita Sethi (right) Nocturne, the second book in Anita’s nature trilogy, is out in June. The first was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize.

18 Maisie Williams The Game of Thrones actor settles into her role as the first WWF Global Ambassador for Climate and Nature.

19 Kathleen Jamie (below left) A nature writer seems an apt appointment for the Scottish Makar, or national poet, in our eco-conscious age – and a cause for celebration, too.

20 Ollie Olanipekun and Nadeem Perera (top) Spot new Flock Together groups across the country as the founders of the urban birdwatching group expand their locations this year.

21 Tom Gibbs and Donovan Wright (above left) The UK’S first bison rangers prepare woods in Kent for the arrival of a small herd to help restore the landscape.

22 CARLA DENYER AND ADRIAN RAMSAY The new Green Party leaders rev up their push for the planet.