Netted dog whelk
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
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We're already making a big difference for wildlife across South and West Wales - but we need your help to do more.
Nature Reserve Etiquette
Our nature reserves are a refuge for wildlife, one which must be preserved for the prosperity of the species which call it home. Diverse flora and fauna provide essential ecosystem resources, such…
My daytime drama
Carol loves watching the rituals of the birds at Rutland Water, especially at the feeding station that she helps to maintain as a volunteer. She loves to lose herself in her own personal episode…
My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Meet our Community Organising Officer, Marianne
I'm the new Community Organising Officer for Swansea with The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and will be working on the Nextdoor Nature project.
Meet Our New Community Organising Officer, Lil
I am the new Community Organising Officer for Swansea with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and will be working on the Nextdoor Nature project.
My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
My jump leads
Ann and her husband nurture and cultivate specialist sphagnum mosses and vascular plants like bog cranberry for a community area of the moss: they’re kickstarting the vegetation growth on Little…
My wellbeing
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…
How wildlife can be harmed by development
What to do if you see wildlife being harmed by development that is taking place Do not approach or engage with the developer. Construction sites can be dangerous.