On Our Reserves - April 2025 Update
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to on our reserves this month and more importantly - why!
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Effects of the recent flooding of the River Monnow on Wildlife
The heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding of the River Monnow on the 15th of November have caused major disruption to people across the Monmouth area. Our thoughts and concern have been with…
Bigger, better and more joined up spaces for wildlife
In a special blog for our Big Give appeal, our Nature Recovery Manager Rick Mundy talks about about our vision for the Gwent landscape and how, with your help, we're creating more room nature…
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.
Gwent Wildlife Trust's Chief Executive
A personal introduction and address from our new Chief Executive, Adam Taylor
'We Have the Power' to help nature recover in Gwent
£10,000 donated by 'We Have the Power' to help nature recover at Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site
Nature-based Solutions
People are working with nature to provide solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss
Great grey shrike
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Great Traston Meadows
A marshy grassland bursting with wildflowers, butterflies, bees and birds in the summer.
Legacies
Learn about legacy giving and how to leave a legacy to your local wildlife trust.
With COP29 having been dragged over the line, were there any wins for climate and nature?
Kathryn Brown, director of climate change and evidence for The Wildlife Trusts, reviews the ups and downs of this year’s climate COP.