Lowland mixed oak and ash wood
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…
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Chwilio
Poetry and film ignite Nextdoor Nature – a new nature legacy to mark the Queen’s Jubilee
George the Poet shines a light on new community rewilding projects led by The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and funded by The National Lottery
John's Story
John created a wildlife calendar to raise money for the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and Mind Aberystwyth.
Mitigation and Compensation
When wildlife could be harmed by development, local planning authorities should follow a step-wise approach to reduce that harm, known as the ‘mitigation hierarchy’. This is required in National Planning Policy.
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Cors Goch, Llanllwch
Cors Goch is part of a lowland raised mire and is one of the last six large raised bogs in Wales. A notified SSSI and part of the Cors Goch Llanllwch NNR.
How development can help wildlife
Building with wildlife in mind can have big benefits for people as well – research has shown that contact with nature is good for our health and wellbeing. Green spaces can also improve air quality, lower flood risk and provide places for the local community to come together.
Farmers are fed up – but they have allies in the public and also in nature
Wildlife Trusts Wales Blog on Farming and the changes needed to make it truly nature friendly and sustainable for the long term
Bloody henry starfish
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.
Gwirfoddoli
Each volunteer makes a big difference in looking after the precious places around South and West Wales. Get involved – protect wildlife, have fun, get fit and meet people who share your interests!
Future Fisheries
The aim of the project is to champion a low impact, profitable fishing industry in Wales where marine wildlife also thrives.
Welsh Beaver Project
The Welsh Beaver Project has been investigating the feasibility of bringing wild beavers back to Wales since 2005.