Protected Species
All wildlife is important, but some rare and threatened species and habitats have extra protection in law or policy.
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Chwilio
Greater water parsnip
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Invasive Species
Our Wilder Engagement Officer tells us about invasive species, why they are a problem, and how they spread.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Ducks
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about a species to look out for this October.
Sarah's (spooky) Species Spotlight
Wilder Engagement Officer, Sarah, tells us about spooky fungi species to look out for this season.
Invasive Species Week launches a new campaign and YouTube series
Invasive Species Week 2022 saw the launch of a new campaign and a YouTube series, aiming to ncrease awareness of invasive species and their impacts across Wales.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Orb Weavers
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about a species to look out for this September.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Starlings
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about some vocal visitors to look our for this December.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Wasps
Do wasps deserve their bad reputation or are they misunderstood ecosystem heroes?
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Lichens
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about what lichens to see this Winter.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Nightjars
Our Wilder Engagement Officer tells us about spotting Nightjars and shares where they feature in folklore.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: understanding the Section 7 List
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, Sarah, introduces us to the Section 7 List and some species that feature on it.