Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
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Local residents celebrate improvements to Naunton Park
Natural Flood Management work has been carried out at Naunton Park as part of a project run by GWT, in partnership with MORE THAN insurance.
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Charities challenge Ministers: fix the Planning Bill, or nature will pay the price
In a joint letter, over 30 charity leaders issued a warning to Government calling for urgent repairs to the new planning reforms. The reforms fail to deliver the Government’s promise of a ‘win-win…
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The Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity in Gloucestershire and the local partner in a conservation network of 46 Wildlife Trusts.
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Find out more about who Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is and our strategic plan.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Lower Woods nature reserve to be part of Ancient Canopy to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Lowers Woods nature reserve has been chosen as part of a nationwide network of ancient woodlands or trees to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.
Water shrew
The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.
Water figwort
Water figwort is a tall plant of riverbanks, pond margins, damp meadows and wet woodlands. Its maroon flowers are pollinated by the Common wasp.