“I think your own contribution is very important, you cover a wide range of issues, bring a high level of understanding to the comments you make and succeed in being independent” Sir John Marsh, govt adviser
“You’re in the right place, with the skills, to be the interpreter between the science and those on the ground” Dave Bavin – scientist
A scientist writes: “Much enjoyed reading through Rob Yorke’s new Rural Science page. As expected….” Bill Sutherland via Twitter
A farmer writes: “Dear @guardian, @blackgull Rob Yorke has my vote for a future columnist….” Tom Martin via Twitter
“I did like your Guest Blog very much. Although you write a lot of nonsense, you do write rather well” Mark Avery, campaigning environmentalist
“Not many cover the countryside wide picture so well, whether on Twitter, at the Hay Festival, in The Times letters pages. Always thought-provoking and pithy” Alan Spedding, RuSource
“I’ve always found your commentary very thought-provoking and at times challenging to my comfort zone!” PhD Student
“My personal thanks for the great job you did today in stirring up some good thinking and in running the panel session so effectively. It was a very helpful way to run things and the debate benefited from your key inputs” CEO of environment NGO
“While I am not sure I agree with your letter (yet), it has made me read more on the subject!” via Twitter
“I enjoy your influential contributions on Twitter and elsewhere” Govt environmental adviser
Richard Negus (in his article): Rob Yorke is one of my favourite writers and thinkers on the countryside. Rob’s views on land management challenge those on all sides of the shooting and conservation debate. He is, however, regarded by many as not only a speaker of truth but also something of a clairvoyant regarding changes in land management practices.”
“What I experienced was a very informative enquiring examination of the conflicting position of nature v human interaction. This was very much down to the questions you posed and the discussion you led” Walker on a guided walk
“Problem is Rob, you know too much” Tim Rice, opinion editor, The Times