Wonderful wood pasture
Dom discusses the wonders of wood pasture and our visions for Green Farm in 300 years time...
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Lowland meadow and pasture
Generally found as part of lowland farms or nature reserves, these small, flower-rich fields are at their best in midsummer when the plethora of flowers and insects is a delight. Tiny reminders of…
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.
Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
Upland acid grassland and rush pasture
These grasslands, occupying much of the UK's heavily-grazed upland landscape, are of greater cultural than wildlife interest, but remain a habitat to some scarce and declining species.
Protecting wildlife at Tiddesley Wood
Wildlife is to be better protected as a local conservation charity begins to close unauthorised paths at Tiddesley Wood nature reserve.
Farmland
Farmland can conjure up rural images of brown hares zig-zagging across fields, chattering flocks of finches and yellowhammers singing from thick, bushy hedges and field margins studded with…
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
Wildlife
Discover more about wildlife and wild places.
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.
Wintering wildlife
Discover more about how wildlife survives winter...
Pastures new
As Katie moves on to a paid job in conservation, she reflects on her time as a trainee...