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Species

Shelduck

One of our largest ducks, the shelduck is a handsome creature with a dark green head, red bill and chestnut-brown band across its white body. Look out for it around most of our coastline,…

Nature Reserve

Barnsley Main Nature Reserve

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Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane.

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Local Wildlife Sites

Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
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Read our views in full

The Wildlife Trusts believe that people are part of nature. Everything we value comes from it, and everything we do impacts upon it. By adopting a joined-up approach to our precious land, across developments and agriculture, we can bring about benefits that will work for people, for society and for wildlife, too. There are solutions where everyone can win.
Species

Male-fern

A classic fern of woodlands across the UK, the male-fern is also a great addition to any garden. It grows impressive stands from underground rhizomes, dying back in autumn.

Appeal

Local Wildlife Sites Appeal

Some of Cheshire’s best places for wildlife are at risk of being lost forever. We need your help us designate potential Local Wildlife Sites.

Cheshire Wildlife Trust