Woodlands in Worcestershire
Ancient semi-natural woodlands are a magnificant feature of the Worcestershire countryside. They are rich in wildlife, including a number of specialist species, and can also be great places for quiet recreation.
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The magic (and management) of woodlands
Lydia finds delights in woodlands and gets a taste of how to manage them...
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…
Natural Networks funding increased to encourage more wildlife-rich habitats
Natural Networks grants, available for projects which aim to create or restore wildlife-rich habitats, have been increased to cover 70% of the total project cost.
Managing our woodlands
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust owns or is involved in the management of several of Worcestershire’s most important semi-natural ancient woods, including Chaddesley, Tiddesley, Grafton, Trench and Monk woods. Management of these sites is critical to the survival of many of the species that live there.
Weeks on woodlands and wetlands
From clearing fallen trees to checking fencing, Jack details what he has been up to so far this winter...
Woodland
Woodlands are magical places, full of wildlife and full of history. Great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches and jays flit between trees as butterflies dance in sunny glades. Badgers forage through…
Woodland wonders
Conservation trainee Jess describes some of the wonderful wildlife she's recently spotted in our woodlands...
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are the most important habitats in our landscape, outside statutory designated areas. They can include any type of semi-natural habitat or native plant and animal species.
Local Wildlife Trusts team up to create 'super woodland' across the Three Counties
Three neighbouring Wildlife Trusts launch a ground-breaking project to connect two of England’s largest native woodlands on the eve of National Tree Week.
Wet woodland
Wet woodlands in the UK can be wild, secretive places. Tangles of trailing creepers, tussocky sedges and lush tall-herbs conceal swampy pools and partially submerged fallen willow trunks, likely…
How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!