A woodsman in training
Discover why Jake has a new respect for woodlands and their management...
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From training to job hunting
From frosty days to chainsaws and heathlands, Joe reflects on his traineeship in this final blog...
River lamprey
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
Love Your River Bromsgrove
Defra's Love Your River campaign sought to raise public awareness about the health of our rivers and the water we use. We worked closely with Partners in Bromsgrove to deliver wetland improvements and raise awareness about the town's watery habitats
Creating homes for bees, reptiles and invertebrates
Joe explains how to create different homes for wildlife in community spaces...
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Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
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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.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Alder fly
The alder fly is a blackish invertebrate, with delicately veined wings that it folds over its body like a tent. It can be found near ponds and slow-flowing rivers; the larvae living in the silt at…
Conference venue & meeting rooms
Lower Smite Farm is the perfect venue for your business meetings, training days and family celebrations.
Chainsaws, critters and reigning chaos
From chainsaw training to dormouse monitoring, Sophie's had a busy time...