Chalk reefs
A chalk reef is a natural seabed made from chalk that rises above the surrounding seafloor.
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My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
My homecoming
Juliet Sargeant was first inspired by nature as a child: when she’s working, her mind often wanders back to playing in the woods with her friends.
She left a career in medicine to train as…
Painted goby
This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.
Team Wilder Survey
Learn, organise, collaborate and act to protect your local green spaces and natural environment!
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Undulate ray
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.
Warty venus
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Gwent’s leading conservation charity has a new Chief Executive - Strengthening leadership at the Wildlife Trusts in Wales.
Natalie Buttriss is Gwent Wildlife Trust’s new CEO and will take up her role on October 14th and looks forward to working with all staff, volunteers and trustees at Gwent and with the four other…
Mud
From vast plains spreading across the seabed to intertidal flats exposed by the low tide, mud supports an incredible variety of wildlife.
Canlyniadau 2021
Mae canlyniadau arolwg Bugs Matter y llynedd wedi’u cyhoeddi – bu gostyngiad syfrdanol o 57.8% rhwng 2004 a 2021 yn nifer y pryfed a samplwyd ar blatiau rhif cerbydau gan ddinasyddion wyddonwyr ledled y DU.