Raised bog
Unlike blanket bog, which smothers vast tracts of the uplands, raised bogs are discrete entities, often individually named, and are mostly found within agricultural landscapes in the lowlands.
Unlike blanket bog, which smothers vast tracts of the uplands, raised bogs are discrete entities, often individually named, and are mostly found within agricultural landscapes in the lowlands.
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…
Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…
Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great for watering the garden, refilling the pond - or even washing…
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
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…
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
Despite being considered a 'weed' of cultivated ground, the seeds of the Creeping thistle provide an important food source for farmland birds, many of which are declining rapidly.
Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.