Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
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Chwilio
Protected Species
All wildlife is important, but some rare and threatened species and habitats have extra protection in law or policy.
Filming with Sir David Attenborough on Skomer Island
BBC Wild Isles, produced by Silverback Films, is entranced by our very own Skomer Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire. Read Freya Johns (our media officer)'s experience of working with Sir…
Nextdoor Nature
Nextdoor Nature brought Swansea communities together to help nature flourish! Over the course of two years our goal was to create sustainable and impactful community action for wildlife in Swansea - empowering local people through community organising.
St Piran’s hermit crab
This stunning hermit crab has only returned to our southern shores in recent years. Let us hope it stays for good this time!
My relaxation
Being outdoors and surrounded by nature is important to Keith. Getting out by the river after a day at the office is the perfect wind down.
My passion
Chris is the Southern Reserves Manager at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and leads a team of staff, wardens and volunteers in caring for our nature reserves in the South of Nottinghamshire. This…
Primrose
In mild years, the spring-flowering primrose can appear as early as December. Look out for its pretty, creamy-yellow flowers in woodlands and grasslands.
Annual General Meeting 2024
Come along to hear what The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales has been doing over the last year and our plans for the future.
Silver-studded blue
The dazzling silver-studded blue is a rare butterfly of heathland habitats, mainly in southern England. It has undergone severe population declines in recent years.
Protected Areas
Many areas are specially protected for their wildlife value. They range from vast landscapes to single fields. Some are protected by law, and others by policy. The planning system should protect these areas and the wildlife that lives in them.
Ocean quahog
This large burrowing bivalve is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507 years old!