Lowland meadow and pasture
Generally found as part of lowland farms or nature reserves, these small, flower-rich fields are at their best in midsummer when the plethora of flowers and insects is a delight. Tiny reminders of…
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Oyster
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Burns Report offers sustainable solutions to M4 congestion
Following our long-running #NoNewM4 campaign to save the Gwent Levels, Gwent Wildlife Trust welcomes the findings of the Burns Report.
Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Managing the pond at Magor Marsh
Magor Marsh SSSI Nature Reserve is the last remaining piece of fenland on the Gwent Levels. Its patchwork of habitats supports a rich diversity of wildlife throughout the year. In this blog, Ben…
Valleys Saturday Practical Volunteer Days
We are pleased to offer a weekend volunteer opportunity! A Volunteer work party is held on the last Saturday of the month at one of our reserves in the valleys.
Activities usually take…
My outer space
By filming Kimmeridge Bay's underwater wildlife, Andy's on a mission to open our eyes to the magic and diversity that lies hidden just below the surface. He's proud to show how…
My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
Nature Recovery Trainee
Are you determined to have a career in nature conservation but lack the necessary experience and certified training?
We are providing one full time, paid, trainee role starting in September…
Herring gull
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.