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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…
Honeycomb worm
Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!
No Mega Solar Power Stations on Precious Gwent Levels SSSIs
Here's an important update from our Conservation Officer Mike Webb on our campaign fight against plans for mega solar power stations on the Gwent Levels SSSIs.
My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
My inspiration
Tony, environmentalist and author, gets inspiration from being outside. His dogs do too. Growing up with a passion for the natural world, progressing to ornithology, a deep and growing conviction…
Small-spotted catshark
Small-spotted catsharks used to be called lesser-spotted dogfish - which might be what you know them best as. It's the same shark, just a different name!
Rock dove
The wild rock dove is the ancestor to what is probably our most familiar bird - the feral pigeon, which is often found in large numbers in our towns and cities.
Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
Thick topshell
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.
Whirligig beetle
Ever wondered what that little black dot whirling in circles on the top of the water of a pond is? Those are whirligig beetles! Often seen shooting across the water surface on the hunt for its…