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Water Voles on the Gwent Levels

Water voles have the unfortunate claim to fame of being the fastest declining mammal in the UK. In Wales, their population has crashed by over 90% since the 1980s. They may not be the most conspicuous of our wetland wildlife but they play a vital role in shaping their habitats for the benefit of many other species.
Volunteer Opportunity

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…

Species

Tansy beetle

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

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Fake News about Nature's Recovery

The Wildlife Trusts are getting a lot of media enquiries wanting evidence of nature returning while everyone has to stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown. While it’s clear that those goats…

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White-tailed Sea Eagle Reintroduction

Gwent Wildlife Trust is working alongside WWT and Eagle Reintroduction Wales, combining expertise in conservation science, species recovery and reintroductions, land management and community engagement. The British Bird of Prey Centre are also playing a vital role in education and engagement, helping people connect with white-tailed eagles up close before they return to Welsh skies.
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Surprise discovery at Magor Marsh

On 22nd June, towards the end of a brief hot spell that already feels like a distant memory, I spent an evening moth trapping at Magor Marsh with Seb Buckton from Gloucestershire. Seb had endured…

Newyddion

Plenty of Life on Marsh

Gwent Wildlife Trust hosted their first family festival at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve called Life on Marsh, which celebrated the natural heritage of the Gwent Levels.
The event was held as…

My Wild Life

My happy place

When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…

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COP26

As global governments come together at COP26, the need to tackle the climate crisis has never been clearer. Yet we cannot tackle the climate emergency without similar ambition to meet the nature crisis head on. Discover why COP26 is so important, what The Wildlife Trusts want to see from COP26, and how we'll be keeping supporters up to date across the event.
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COP26

As global governments come together at COP26, the need to tackle the climate crisis has never been clearer. Yet we cannot tackle the climate emergency without similar ambition to meet the nature crisis head on. Discover why COP26 is so important, what The Wildlife Trusts want to see from COP26, and how we'll be keeping supporters up to date across the event.
Species

Barrel jellyfish

Giants of the jellyfish world, these incredible creatures are the UK’s largest jellyfish! They can grow to the size of dustbin lids – giving them their other common name: dustbin-lid jellyfish.…