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Farming, flooding and food - how nature can help
Sometimes it looks like flooding is happening everyday somewhere in the world and the UK too. The Wildlife Trusts Strategic lead on Agriculture, Vicki Hird looks at nature-based solutions for…
Nursery web spider
A common spider of heathland and grassland, the Nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…
Expert panel visits Hull to discuss nature’s role in defence against flooding
Expert panelists will come together in Hull at 6pm, Tuesday 18th March to discuss the role that nature can play in protecting communities from the devastating effects of flooding.
Survey suggests pollution, land use change and flooding are a public concern for nature, but worry about sea level rise also surges for younger people
Climate change is threatening our natural world and adapting to its impacts is extremely important. Eleanor Johnston (Climate Change Manager) talks through some recent findings on public…
My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
Natural Flood Management with The Wildlife Trusts
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How nature can help us hold back the floods
As flooding becomes more frequent and more extreme, we can't manage floods as we did in the past. We need a new approach - and nature can be part of the solution.
Blooming Wild Orchid Appeal
Help us raise vital funds to restore wildflower meadows and wildflowers in Essex, ensuring orchids thrive in our county.
Looking after yourself, and nature
Garnock Floods
Low lying water-logged pasture with shallow seasonal pools and a large permanent pond; an excellent site for bird watching