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6 nature reserves you haven't heard of
With spring in full swing, we’d like to shout about some fantastic nature reserves that we think you’ll love, ranging from deep in the Forest of Dean to the Frome Valley.
7 Top tips for visiting GWT nature reserves
We want everyone to enjoy their visit to GWT nature reserves. so we've put together seven top tips in order for you to do that.
Withdrawal from Strawberry Banks and Pasqueflower nature reserves
In December 2018, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust took the decision to withdraw from the Strawberry Banks and Pasqueflower nature reserves.
Common water-measurer
Found in ponds and marshes, the fragile look of the Common water-measurer belies its fierce nature. A predator of small insects, it uses the vibrations of the water's surface to locate its…
Common puffball
This common fungus puffs out clouds of spores when it's mature.
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Common lime
The common lime is a tall, broadleaf tree that is a natural hybrid between the Large-leaved and Small-leaved Limes. It can be seen in a variety of habitats, and has been widely planted along roads…
Volunteer nature reserve wardens
Find out more about what GWT nature reserve wardens do, where they're posted and information about if we're recruiting.
Crickley Hill
Crickley Hill’s views, abundance of wildlife and historic importance make it the perfect spot to spend a few hours or enjoy a full day of exploration, featuring accessible trails and a café.
Anger over reports of hunt incursions on county nature reserves
Conservationists have reacted angrily to reports of hunts being observed on a Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Brown shrimp
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.