A new guardian for Frome Banks nature reserve
Management of Frome Banks nature reserve has been handed over to Stroud Valleys Project, a charity originally founded in 1988 to help protect the industrial heritage of Stroud and its five valleys…
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Ketford Banks
Ketford Banks is a small, steep sandy bank, famed for its displays of wild daffodils in early spring. Along with daffodils, the reserve supports the buff-tailed bumble bees that are their main…
Youth in the wild
Youth in the Wild is a fully funded project offering young people in Gloucestershire secondary schools* practical conservation sessions, outdoor nature activities, and in-school workshops that build confidence, resilience, and skills. Designed with youth input, the project reflects young people’s interests and supports them to develop skills and progress into the green career sector.
Blackness Banks
Sitting at the foot of the Golden Valley, Blackness Banks is a key steppingstone linking important habitats in the Golden Valley to those on Rodborough and Minchinhampton Commons.
Trillis Banks
*Please note, between 18 June and 9 July works will be taking place to restore the Holy Brook and its floodplain. Please take extra care when visiting and follow any signage.*
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Daneway Banks
Daneway Banks is a fantastic example of limestone grassland, which is managed in partnership with the Royal Entomological Society (RES) both as a nature reserve and a place of ecological study.…
European larch
The European larch was introduced into the UK from Central Europe in the 17th century. Unusually for a conifer, it is deciduous and displays small, greeny-red cones on brittle twigs.
River Frome Invasives Control Initiative
A local project to manage invasive non-native species in the Painswick Valley for the benefit of our native plants and animals.
GWT’s Wild Traineeship: launching careers into land management
An insight into the Traineeship so far with Jess.
Wild About Gardens- hedgehog download
Download your free gardening for hedgehogs guide to find out how you can welcome hedgehogs into your garden and surrounding areas, including plenty of helpful tips and fun activities.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…