Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
Last night the penultimate episode of BBC Autumnwatch was beamed LIVE from The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW)’s Teifi Marshes nature reserves, into the homes of millions of UK…
Discover some wonderful winter wildlife as part of 12 Days Wild
My name is Emma, a Media student with a love for wildlife. I'm a mission to explore Swansea's nature reserves by (mostly) public transport!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering on Skomer. Applications for the 2025 season are now closed. Please check back on 1st September 2025 for 2026 applications.
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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.
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.
As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species…
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
The Oak bush-cricket is arboreal and can be found in mature trees in woods, hedges, parks and gardens in summer. Males don't have a 'song' as such, but drum on leaves with their…
Some meadows and woods are just perfect for Bryn to play hide and seek. We want to help everyone discover nature’s playground.