Dunlin
Found along the coast all year-round, the dunlin is a small sandpiper that breeds and winters in the UK. It can be seen in its upland breeding grounds in summer, when it turns brick-red above and…
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Investing in Volunteers: Wildlife Trust recognised for outstanding commitment to volunteering
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales (WTSWW) is proud to be an Investing in Volunteers achiever, having been awarded the quality standard in 2025 for the 1st time.
Japanese knotweed
Introduced from Japan in the 19th century, Japanese knotweed is now an invasive non-native plant of many riverbanks, waste grounds and roadside verges, where it prevents native species from…
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Securing the Future: Completion of Pencnwc Mawr Wood Sale Expands Pengelli Forest
Pengelli's Future Secured! The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) are delighted to announce that they have completed the purchase of the 13.5-acre extension to Pengelli Nature…
WTSWW’s Dinefwr ancient woodland dedicated to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
We’re delighted to announce that our ancient woodland at Dinefwr near Llandeilo in South Wales is to be dedicated to The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee…
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…
Habitat and infrastructure works at Ffrwd
Ffrwd farm mire is a wetland reserve in south Carmarthenshire. It is a lovely mix of fen, wet ditches, reed bed, and alder/ willow carr woodland. It is home to an abundance of wetland species…
7-spot ladybird
One of our most common ladybirds, the black-on-red markings of the 7-spot ladybird are very familiar. Ladybirds are a gardeners best friend as they eat insects that love to nibble on garden plants…
Bright future for felled forest as Wildlife Trust creates new nature reserve on Gower
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales and The Gower Society have secured an important space to create a new nature reserve on Gower, transforming a felled forest into a haven for wildlife…
Reintroducing Ratty to Aberthaw
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) and National Grid are working in partnership to improve habitats in the Lower Kenson Valley, Vale of Glamorgan in preparation for the…
Work begins to re-open Goodwick Moor Nature Reserve
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) are delighted to announce that work has begun at Goodwick Moor nature reserve as part of the Local Places for Nature Challenge Fund.