Wetlands
Teeming with invertebrates, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. These beautiful areas are a vital part of our natural world – the lives of animals, plants and people depend on their health.
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Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Trillis Wetland Restoration
At Trillis Nature Reserve in the Golden Valley, the Holy Brook and its floodplain had been significantly altered by historical land management. Historic modifications included straightening the stream into a uniform homogenous channel and creating artificially high banks, preventing the floodplain from being functional. The stream bed was also either very slightly perched or level with the floodplain throughout large sections of the site.
Wonderful Wetlands: Volunteers improve Coombe Hill Nature Reserve for visitors
Visitors to one of the county’s leading nature reserves are benefiting from improvements carried out by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
Public invited to view proposals for wetland restoration project
Eelscapes is a Landscape Recovery project aiming to restore nature-rich wetlands along the River Severn for wildlife, including the endangered European eel, and local communities.
Forestry England Blog
For over 100 years, Forestry England have been growing, shaping, and caring for our nation’s forests.
Forest Holidays Ranger Blog
In this Marten March themed blog we're getting to know Gerry O'Brien from Forest Holidays, one of our Project Pine Marten partners, and his love for pine martens with his incredible…
Sue's allotment blog for April
April is a great month to get into growing your own vegetables. Sue Bradley has some useful techniques for beginners.
Sue's blog May 2020
The threat of frosts has passed and seed sowing can begin in earnest. Sue Bradley looks at a few more ways to start new vegetable beds and puts in a few seeds.
Changing Seasons: Sue's September blog
September brings an abundance of fruit and vegetables on Sue Bradley’s allotment, along with a plethora of opportunist weeds.
Memories of Summer - Sue's February blog
February may be a short month, even when it’s a leap year, but there’s plenty to do to prepare the allotment for both a wildlife-friendly and crop-rich year ahead, says Sue Bradley.
Making the most of the mild weather: Sue's January blog
It’s a new year in the garden and on the allotment, with plenty to keep Sue Bradley busy as she seeks solace from seasonal sniffles.