Golden eagle
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
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Reintroducing water voles to the Gwent Levels
By the early 2000s, water voles had disappeared from the Gwent Levels; a result of decades’ long habitat loss and predation by non-native American Mink.
Urgent action was needed to bring them back and thanks to the hard work of GWT staff, volunteers, landowners and partners, we are able to celebrate their return and be hopeful that they will reclaim their rightful place across Gwent’s wetlands.
Urgent action was needed to bring them back and thanks to the hard work of GWT staff, volunteers, landowners and partners, we are able to celebrate their return and be hopeful that they will reclaim their rightful place across Gwent’s wetlands.
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Help wildlife in the hot weather
Help wildlife in hot weather and lend a helping hand. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow wild to provide shade for animals.
How to build a bat box
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
Shepherding and Livestock Checker Volunteers
The health and wellbeing of our livestock are paramount to Gwent Wildlife Trust. Daily checks on location and general wellbeing need to be carried out.
The main role of the volunteer…
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
How to create a hedgehog hole
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
How to make a coastal garden
Coastal gardening can be a challenge, but with the right plants in the right place, your garden and its wildlife visitors can thrive.
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.