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Working together to protect wildlife

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is an independent, autonomous charity with its own Board of Trustees. We are run by a small group of dedicated staff and supported by a large number of enthusiastic volunteers!
Species

Bog asphodel

The yellow, star-like flowers of bog asphodel brighten up our peat bogs, damp heaths and moors in early summer, attracting a range of pollinating insects.

Habitat

Raised bog

Unlike blanket bog, which smothers vast tracts of the uplands, raised bogs are discrete entities, often individually named, and are mostly found within agricultural landscapes in the lowlands.

Habitat

Blanket bog

Bleak, treeless and often shrouded in low cloud, blanket bog can seem a desolate habitat. However, the wildness of the huge, empty landscapes and wide skies are compelling, as is the chance of…

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Wildlife gardening

Our own back gardens are often the place where we encounter wildlife most regularly. Whether it's digging up worms or feeding the birds, we all benefit from being out in a garden and wildlife too can thrive in these little havens.
Newyddion

Music for Wildlife!

Join us and composer Paul Shallcross for a truly enchanting musical evening at Brecon Cathedral.

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Wildlife Watch

Watch groups are for children aged between eight and twelve years old and their families. All groups operate within a monitored framework of child welfare and safety and all Watch leaders undergo a thorough recruitment process to check their suitability to work with young people.
Species

Cushion star

It's easy to see where this small starfish got its name, it really does look like a little star-shaped cushion. Keep an eye out under rocks next time you're rockpooling for this little…

Volunteer Opportunity

Welsh Wildlife Centre Volunteering

Volunteering at the Welsh Wildlife Centre is a fantastic way for you get involved with our conservation and education work in West Wales! Whether you want to support outdoor events, or get…