The power of nature writing and why we're partnering with The Wainwright Prize.

Now in its 11th year, the prize was created in famous fell-walker Alfred Wainwright’s name to showcase the growing genre of nature writing in the UK and to celebrate and encourage exploration of the outdoors.  

James Rebanks’ English Pastoral, Guy Shrubsole’s The Lost Rainforests of Britain, Isabella Tree’s Wilding and the RSPB’s own Lee Schofield’s Wild Fell are just some of the former Wainwright winners and shortlisted books that have helped advance the cause of nature restoration in the UK. 

Alex Try, RSPB Director of Communications, who will be a judge in the Conservation category this year said: “In recent years the growth in nature writing has inspired millions of people to care about restoration, has advanced campaigns and brought important new ideas and perspectives into the public consciousness. We’re very proud to be partnering with The Wainwright Prize this year to play our part in introducing the work of incredible authors to even more potential readers.”

Alastair Giles, Prize Director of The Wainwright Prize added: “We’re delighted to add another national partnership to The Wainwright Prize, and we hope working with RSPB will help to amplify the work of incredible authors, as well as encouraging more people to experience, celebrate, and learn more about the world around us.”

 Look out for news on the shortlisted books and winners’ announcement later this year.  

To discover more about The Wainwright Prize, visit: https://wainwrightprize.com/