Hermit crab
If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!
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Chwilio
The drinker
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
My reward
Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…
Buff-tip moth
It is so easy to miss this clever little moth. It is a master of disguise, blending in perfectly as it looks just like the twig of a birch tree! Flying only at night, the buff-tip moth can be seen…
Action for Insects
In the UK, our insect populations have suffered drastic declines, which are set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
Common blue damselfly
Living up to its name, the common blue damselfly is both very common and very blue. It regularly visits gardens - try digging a wildlife-friendly pond to attract damselflies and dragonflies.
St Piran’s hermit crab
This stunning hermit crab has only returned to our southern shores in recent years. Let us hope it stays for good this time!
Thousands tell the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones to save the nationally important Gwent Levels.
More than 4,000 people have already joined Gwent Wildlife Trust’s #SaveTheGwentLevels e-campaign by sending a letter to Carwyn Jones, asking him to scrap plans to destroy the Gwent Levels with a…
State of Nature 2023
The landmark 2023 State of Nature Report has shown that the UK – already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries in the world – is continuing to allow nature to decline.
It has never been more evident that people care more about the state of their natural environment than ever before. With a general election on the horizon, it’s time politicians heard that message.
It has never been more evident that people care more about the state of their natural environment than ever before. With a general election on the horizon, it’s time politicians heard that message.
Beavers in Wales, what do YOU think?
Last spring people across Wales were asked to share their views on beavers living in the wild in Wales and the results are now in!
Our tributes
This page is dedicated to our tributes to people who have made a big difference or impression on Gwent Wildlife Trust, who we have sadly lost.
Internationally important wetlands on the Gwent Levels under threat – AGAIN
The stunningly beautiful Gwent Levels landscape is again under threat, this time from a huge solar plant, Wentlooge Solar, that will cause irreparable harm to this unique wetland and the wildlife…