Help us create Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s largest woodland nature reserve for nature and people.

A woodland shaped over centuries

In spring, bluebells and woodland flowers carpet the floor of Trench Wood. Butterflies drift through sunny woodland rides, woodland birds nest among mature trees and rare bats shelter beneath the canopy.

Part of the historic Forest of Feckenham landscape, Trench Wood is one of Worcestershire’s richest ancient woodlands. Ancient trees, wildflower glades and winding woodland paths provide refuge for a remarkable variety of wildlife, including rare butterflies, woodland birds and elusive Bechstein’s bats.

This is a landscape shaped by time, nature and careful management. A place where wildlife still finds refuge.

Today, Trench Wood sits increasingly isolated from the wider landscape around it but we have a rare opportunity to change that.

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust has the chance to secure 45 hectares of land at Trench Farm, directly adjoining the reserve. By securing this land, we can more than double the size of Trench Wood and begin restoring a bigger, more connected landscape for wildlife.

Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far. Can you help us to reach our target before December 2026 to secure this land for wildlife?

Creating a bigger, more connected landscape

Ancient woodlands like Trench Wood cannot simply be recreated.

When habitats become isolated, wildlife populations become smaller, weaker and more vulnerable. By reconnecting woodland, meadow and grassland habitats across the wider landscape, we can create more space for wildlife to recover and flourish.

The land at Trench Farm includes a mixture of woodland, semi-improved grassland and former arable fields, with huge potential for habitat restoration.

Together, we can help create a richer, more resilient landscape for wildlife across the historic Forest of Feckenham.

What your support will make possible

Through this project we will:

• Restore species-rich grassland and wildflower meadow
• Create 17 hectares of new native woodland
• Protect and improve existing woodland habitats
• Reinstate traditional woodland pasture
• Create ponds, glades and woodland edge habitats
• Strengthen habitat links between nearby woodland fragments
• Support a larger and more resilient landscape for wildlife within the historic Forest of Feckenham 

Together, this work will create more space for wildlife to move, feed, breed and thrive.

Our vision for restoring the meadow and woodland across Trench Farm, extending and connecting the habitats.

Help us secure this land for wildlife

For centuries, Trench Wood has provided refuge for wildlife within the historic Forest of Feckenham landscape. Now, we have a rare opportunity to create more space for wildlife to recover and thrive. 

We have a limited window to raise the remaining funds needed to secure it permanently for wildlife and people. 

This is the final stage of fundraising needed to make this vision a reality.

Thank you for helping us protect one of Worcestershire’s most important wild places.