Conservation grazing in the Forest of Dean
Conservation grazing aims to benefit wildlife in the Forest by enhancing areas of open habitat using a variety of livestock.
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Conservation Grazing at Lower Woods
We’ve partnered with Grundon to carry out conservation grazing in Lower Woods nature reserve, one of the largest semi natural ancient sites in the south-west. The project aims to introduce small numbers of cattle to help create a woodland that is structurally diverse and rich in nature.
Conservation grazing - frequently asked questions
Conservation grazing in the Forest of Dean FAQs.
Gloucestershire’s stock checkers: making conservation grazing possible
Kevin Caster, Forest of Dean Land Manager, talks about the importance of our grazing livestock, and the vital work undertaken by dedicated volunteer stock checkers.
What is a Local Plan?
Local Plans are used by local authorities to guide how their district will develop over the next 15-20 years.
The Conservative Party's plan for nature: holding the line on supporting nature's recovery
Released yesterday afternoon, the Conservative Party manifesto talks up 'Britain as a force for good in the world' - but in this blog, Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife…
People's Nature Reserve
Pledge your patch for nature and become part of the People’s Nature Reserve!
Nature Recovery Zones
An ambitious, landscape-scale approach to land management, designed to connect wild places, drive nature’s recovery, and support wildlife in adapting to climate change.
What we do
Our work ranges from on-the-ground conservation work to engaging communities, from working with schools to ecological consultancy and more. Find out more about what our work entails.
Restore Nature Now 2024 | The Biggest Public Demonstration for Nature in British History
Restore Nature Now is the biggest demonstration in British history to demand action for nature ahead of the general election. This blog post explores Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust's…
Gloucester Nature Park
The creation of an area of wildspace on the doorstep of Gloucester, improving biodiversity and landscape, enabling better access to green space, and increasing climate resilience.
The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…