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Our Wildlife Heroes 2020
We held our third Wildlife Heroes awards ceremony in January 2020 and were delighted to meet the following Wildlife Heroes...
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Dormouse discovery
Staff and volunteers at the Trust are delighted at news that dormice have been found at a new site.
Rare caterpillar found in Worcestershire
Staff and volunteers at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust are delighted at the news that a convolvulus hawk-moth caterpillar has been recorded in the county.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Alcathoe bat
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
Join our call for an immediate end to peat sales
Survey of top retailers shows that only one of 20 says they will eliminate peat this year - the Government's voluntary target to stop peat compost sales was missed in 2020.
Fulford Heath Golf Course - A Natural Networks Case Study
Back in 2020, Fulford Heath Golf Course first started working with the Natural Networks team to enhance their course for wildlife and their members. The first phase of works took place over 2021 and saw the planting of native trees and bulbs plus the creation of wildflower strips and log piles across the course.
Duck Brook - A Natural Networks Case Study
The Duck Brook restoration is an exciting project in the heart of Worcester City. In Spring 2020, the brook was given a new lease of life by Worcester City Council, who worked with the Environment Agency to improve the channel and surrounding habitat for wildlife and flood management. Natural Networks provided advice and funding towards the biodiversity outcomes of this important scheme.
Restoring Worcestershire's Grasslands
The Restoring Worcestershire's Grassland project ran from 2012-2015. It was funded by SITA Trust through the Landfill Communities Fund, with over £118,000 being provided to restore 110 hectares of lowland meadow.