In 2012, we successfully re-introduced water voles back onto Magor Marsh nature reserve, on the Gwent Levels, where they are still thriving today. Following the success of this reintroduction, we are now looking to extend the project to encompass the western side of the Gwent Levels (Wentlooge).

To help us achieve this we need volunteers to help us carry out Water Vole and American Mink surveys on the Gwent Levels. That’s where you come in! You don’t need any special biological knowledge as we will provide training for you – all you need is enthusiasm!

We would also love to hear from landowners who will permit us access to their land to undertake Water Vole and American Mink surveys, as well as for siting mink traps which would allow us to humanely dispatch and reduce Mink numbers. This is a necessary step to ensure any future release of Water Voles doesn’t fail due to excessive levels of predation.