Dredging: Effectiveness and risks
Widespread dredging could make flooding in some communities worse in future – not better – according to a new report published by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (…
Widespread dredging could make flooding in some communities worse in future – not better – according to a new report published by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (…
Low lying water-logged pasture with shallow seasonal pools and a large permanent pond; an excellent site for bird watching
A nature reserve with an array of wetland plants and birdlife
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.
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…
Three open freshwater pools surrounded by marshy grassland and swamp
The Wildlife Trusts are calling on the Government to rebuild the country’s natural defences by investing in natural solutions for flood control, following the recent extreme weather conditions.…
We can all take steps to protect hedgehogs on bonfire night. Follow our 4 steps to make sure you keep hedgehogs safe.
Living Landscape Development Manager Rachel Hackett highlights the plight of Local Wildlife Sites – an essential part of the UK’s nature recovery network
The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look out for the distinctive orangey-red patches under its wings…