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Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Snipe snaps me back to reality
On the second day of Christmas, a mistle thrush made a half-hearted attempt to utter a few notes of its early spring song - practice makes perfect - as if to lift the light. The rain soon put a…
Cold-water coral
Did you know that there are coral reefs in the UK? UK seas are home to some amazing cold-water corals that form reefs on the seabed over 400m deep.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Latest Wildlife Sightings - November 2025
The cold snaps of winter do not mean less wonderful wildlife moments. Our nature reserves are still a hive of life and we love it when visitors seize the shorter days to visit our nature reserves…
Oyster mushroom
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…
Sharks, skates and rays, oh my!
Between mysterious stingray pregnancies and great news about eggcases, it's time to talk sharks, skates and rays!
Exciting improvement works at Mere Sands Wood
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news! Our recent improvement works at Mere Sands Wood are now complete.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
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