How to make a meadow
Restoring a wildflower meadow can be a challenging task — here are a few of the different ways GWT works with nature to bring back these crucial habitats.
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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.
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…
Our Reserves Appeal boosted by wildlife crafts
Gwent Wildlife Trust blogger Lucy Holland is helping kick-start our fundraising appeal for Nature Reserves 2020.
Our concerns about dog attacks
We are appealing to dog owners/walkers after a spate of sheep deaths caused by dogs at a nature reserve on the Gwent Levels.
My chapel
Elaine visits Thurrock Thameside Nature Park every day if she can on her lunch break from work, to watch wildlife and unwind. As a Christian, nature makes Elaine feel connected to God and creation…
30 30 30 Campaign
The Wildlife Trusts are calling for at least 30% of our land and sea to be connected and protected for nature’s recovery by 2030.
Ring-necked parakeet
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.
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.
My insurance
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
Ground-elder
Ground-elder was likely introduced into the UK by the Romans and has since become naturalised. A medium-sized umbellifer, it is an invasive weed of shady places, gardens and roadsides.
Feeding garden birds
Feeding birds in your garden is one of the simplest but most rewarding ways to bring nature into your everyday life.