Pygmy shrew
The diminutive pygmy shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in…
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Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Gwent Wildlife Trust’s newest nature reserve is open!
Bridewell Common Nature Reserve on the Gwent Levels was officially opened by Craig Bennett, Chief Executive of the Wildlife Trusts at a special event on June 20th.
Christmas gift membership
Gwent Wildlife Trust membership makes a great present
Stay Wild about Gwent
More than 750 people from all over Gwent joined tens of thousands of others around the UK during The Wildlife Trust’s annual 30 Days Wild event in June.
Book review - The Lives of Moths
The Lives of Moths - A Natural History of our Planet’s Moth Life written by Andrei Sourakov and Rachel Warren Chadd as reviewed by Andrew Cormack.
November element - Soil
Where would we be without soil?! It anchors roots, stores water, feeds life, and supports an entire underground ecosystem. Support your soil this month!
Natural Flood Management
Our summers are getting drier and our winters wetter. With more frequent storms, more intense rain events and increasing risk of flooding, we must find ways to slow water movement across landscapes. Reintroducing woody debris into streams is now a key focus in river restoration and national flood risk policies, supporting the principles of Natural Flood Management.
Biogenic reefs
Hard structures created by living creatures, biogenic reefs provide a home for a variety of marine life.
12 Days Wild - Wildlife Trusts
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of advice and tips to help you to take part.
12 Days Wild (2024)
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of advice and tips to help you to take part.