Beaches and strandlines
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…
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Long-eared owl
Unsurprisingly, the nocturnal long-eared owl sports large 'ear tufts' on its head, while the short-eared owl has much smaller ear tufts. A shy bird, it is best spotted around the coast…
A new sustainable future for farming
Wildlife Trusts Wales welcomes the further opportunity to input into the proposals for the new Welsh Governments Sustainable Farming Scheme. The Scheme seeks to pay farmers for the provision of…
Atlantic hazel wood
Ancient places with a magical feel, these are the Celtic rainforests of the rocky western coasts. Only found close to the sea, abundant rainfall and sea mists keep them moist - ideal for the…
Candidate Sites Process
An important part of the Local Development Plan process is the submission and assessment of Candidate Sites. Early in the process, the Local Planning Authority will invite landowners, developers and the public to suggest sites for development or protection, to be included within the new Local Development Plan. You can suggest sites that should be protected, such as new nature reserves, at this stage.
Machair
A rare habitat remarkable for its colourful diversity of wildflowers and abundant birdlife, machair grassland is a feast for the ears and eyes.
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…
Ecological Surveys, EIA and HRA
Surveys should be carried out by professional ecologists, registered with IEEM. When surveys involve protected species, such as bats, great crested newts or dormice, the surveyor should hold a license from Natural Resources Wales.
Once-in-a-lifetime Sustainable Farm Scheme offers hope for nature’s recovery
Providing nutritious, affordable food while protecting and restoring the vital natural systems that sustain life is a critical challenge for the coming decade. Given the deepening climate crisis…
Natures recovery given a boost in Wales as Welsh Government announces their recommendations to achieve 30x30
Ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15 in Canada this December, Welsh Government have announced their recommendations to achieve 30% of land and sea protected and improved for nature by…
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Turning the tide to save the Irish Sea
Six nations have come together to find solutions to the challenges nature is facing across the Irish Sea. This collaboration crosses national borders to achieve a well-managed and ecologically…