Author: Taylor Hood

Taylor is a Scottish writer, naturalist and artist. After working in ecological consultancy and scientific editing, he wrote his MA English Literature (by Research) thesis on Earth-centred sacrality in the fantasies of Lord Dunsany and JRR Tolkien. He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Ecology and a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management. He is an Associate Editor and Outreach Manager for The Ecological Citizen. His website is: https://thoodauthor.wordpress.com/

Direct action, Human alienation, Listening to nature

Inside a song

Indeed, in a world where people are often mocked for expressing love or concern for the Earth, or where the constant racket of human activity stifles even the slightest urge to reflect, it becomes all the more important to speak up for nature. Continue reading Inside a song

Taylor Hood22 April 20251 October 2025

Animal rights, Compassionate entomology, Natural history, Values

Caring for carrion beetles

I had to admit that I lacked the necessary humility to second-guess myself regarding the mites. However, the incident ultimately produced an even stronger attitude of care towards nonhumans. Natural history, as Thomas Fleischner has argued, can do this. Continue reading Caring for carrion beetles

Taylor Hood4 January 20254 July 2025

Direct action, Enchantment, Sacred places, Values

Just Save Perception

We need instead to cultivate the saving perception. This rests on the adoption of a non-reactionary sense of conservative gratitude for what we already have and what has come before us, including great artistic achievements. Continue reading Just Save Perception

Taylor Hood12 August 20244 July 20251 Comment