You Can't Destroy the Environment to Save the Environment
Rethink renewables: The Gwent Levels, if appropriately managed, could be an enormous carbon sink, as well as providing climate change adaptation through its potential flood storage capacity.
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Painted lady
A well-travelled migrant, the painted lady arrives here every summer from Europe and Africa. This beautiful orange-and-black butterfly regularly visits gardens.
Nature reserve damaged by M4 survey work
Gwent Wildlife Trust's protected nature reserve at Barecroft Common has been damaged by M4 survey work before a decision on the motorway has even been made.
Life on Marsh 2021
A weekend celebrating our little gem in the Heart of the Gwent Levels, with activities at Magor Marsh and a day of online events.
Fallow deer
Although introduced by humans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-spotted deer in woodland glades.
Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
My guitar
Ruaridh loves playing in the woods – here everything can be anything and he can let his imagination run wild.
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Pied flycatcher
The pied flycatcher is a summer visitor, migrating here from West Africa to breed. Look for this small, black-and-white bird in woodland, parks and gardens, mostly in the west of the UK.
What we do
We conserve wildlife and reconnect people with nature
My career path
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Rogiet Poorland
On the edge of the Gwent Levels, you can enjoy the rich variety of trees in the leafy woodland and the fascinating wildflowers and insects of the limestone grassland.