Exploring the Rich World of Saproxylic Invertebrates at Castle Woods Nature Reserve
Natural Resources Wales Funded Survey Uncovers Diverse Saproxylic Invertebrate Community in Castle Woods Nature Reserve.
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Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Giant hogweed
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…
Yellowhammer
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
Common eelgrass
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.
Our projects
As well as working towards overall Living Landscapes and Living Seas, we lead on a variety of partnership projects across south and west Wales. From species reintroductions, tackling invasive non-native species, community nature restoration and more.
Himalayan Balsam in Gelli-Hir Wood
Volunteers in Gelli-Hir Wood begin this year's battle against Himalayan Balsam. The non-native invasive plant has begun its renewed attack on our woodland. On the front line are our…
December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
Tahlia Paige
Find out how this surface pattern designer is using her business to protect her favourite species.
Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN)
The Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) will establish a framework for tackling invasive species across Wales.
Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve
The woodland is particularly beautiful in early spring when white patches of wood anemones merge with a yellow carpet of lesser celandines. In late spring bluebells fleck the woodland floor with…
My favourite show
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.