On our Reserves - June 2026
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to on our reserves over the last few months and more importantly - why!
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Chwilio
Reed between the lines
Our Senior Conservation Ecologist, Andy Karran, tells us more about a transitional habitat which is an important place for all kinds of wildlife - reedbeds.
Long-eared owl
Unsurprisingly, the nocturnal long-eared owl sports large 'ear tufts' on its head, while the short-eared owl has much smaller ear tufts. A shy bird, it is best spotted around the coast…
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Business Support
We are working with people from businesses of all sizes across Gwent towards achieving a sustainable community based in a valued landscape. If you share our vision or are interested in finding out more about how you can work with us to stand out from the crowd, gain loyatly and earn trust; please get in touch.
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Schools
Rydym yn angerddol am gael pobl ifanc i fynd allan i'r awyr agored, cysylltu â'r byd naturiol, a'u hysbrydoli i weithredu’n gadarnhaol dros fyd natur. Gyda degawdau o brofiad o ddarparu dysgu awyr agored o ansawdd uchel, mae ein canolfannau'n cynnig cyfleoedd diogel, deniadol a chofiadwy i bobl ifanc ddarganfod bywyd gwyllt yn uniongyrchol.
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.
Enter our new Wildlife from Home competition
Get involved in our new photography and video competition and help us showcase Gwent's #wildlifefromhome
Usk to Wye Practical Volunteer Days
Join us in the East of Gwent, in the Usk to Wye area, as we manage the land to increase biodiversity and connectivity.
Activities usually take place from 10am until 3pm.
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
Stunning snapshots of Hill Life Through a Lens.
The winners of Gwent Wildlife Trust’s (GWT's) Hill Life Through a Lens photo competition have been chosen.