Wild garlic
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the white, starry flowers and smell of wild garlic. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to dazzling 'white carpets…
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Chwilio
Discover the Uplands
Read more about the fascinating and diverse habitats and wildlife of this dramatic hillside landscape
Cinnabar
These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…
My country
Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.
Magor After Dark
Bats, moths, glow worms and more - see what goes on at Magor after dark!
Woodcock
Sometimes known as the snipe of the woods, the exquisitely camouflaged woodcock is mainly nocturnal, hiding in the dense undergrowth of woodlands and heathlands during the day.
Hedgerow
Hedgerows are one of our most easily encountered wildlife habitats, found lining roads, railways and footpaths, bordering fields and gardens and on the coast.
Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
My close up
Once a month, Robert attends his local Wildlife Watch group in Nottinghamshire. He’s been going for over a year now and has made lots of new friends; most of all, though, he loves how much he has…
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Volunteer
Join us as a volunteer and help us to meet our 2030 vision of people closer to nature in a landscape rich in wildlife.
About us
Gwent Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation charity in Gwent, working for the wildlife and people of our rich and varied landscape.