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Nature Friendly Farming
Environmental charities - Wildlife Trusts Wales and WWF Cymru: A statement in support of the Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation in Wales
Meadow crane's-bill
Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…
Bird Flu: Growing concern over impact on important sea bird colonies
We have been saddened to see recent reports of the impact of and worrying increase in cases of highly parthenogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) throughout seabird colonies around the…
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows including two in Gwent!
10th anniversary celebrates growth of Coronation Meadows.
Meadow pipit
The meadow pipit favours moorland and grassland. It is an unfortunate victim of cuckolding behaviour - their own young being pushed out of the nest, so they can look after the 'parasitic…
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
How to make a meadow
Restoring a wildflower meadow can be a challenging task — here are a few of the different ways GWT works with nature to bring back these crucial habitats.
Yellow meadow ant
The yellow meadow ant is known for creating anthills in grassland habitats. It has a close relationship with the chalkhill blue butterfly - protecting the larvae in return for a sugary substance…
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
6 autumn walks and what species to look for
There’s plenty to enjoy in the ‘off-season’ from amazing autumn ambles to wonderful wild winter walks and the fun doesn’t stop there! Alongside these great walking routes, we’ll give you some…