Adder's-tongue fern
The adder's-tongue fern is so-named because the tall stalk that bears its spores is thought to resemble a snake's tongue. An indicator of ancient meadows, it can be found mainly in…
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Hart's-tongue fern
The hart's-tongue fern is a hardy fern of damp, shady places in woodlands. It also makes a good garden fern. It has simple, tongue-shaped, glossy, green leaves that have orange spores on…
Species recovery projects
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Adder
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
Recording and Species Monitoring
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From dolphins to white faced darters, from rocky shores and offshore habitats to the north pennines and from experts to novices we have a wide programmes of surveying and monitoring opportunities…
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Lady fern
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
Royal fern
This large fern thrives in damp places.
Key protections for at risk species lost
More than 30 conservation NGOs issue an open letter to oppose a review of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which could undermine decades of work to restore and protect threatened species
Talk: Invasive Species Along the Waterways
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Learn about invasive non native species and what should you do if you come across them with Connor Goddard, Freshwater Delivery Manager for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
Species recovery: a vision for Shropshire - Oswestry
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Luke Neal will talk about Shropshire Wildlife Trust's long-term vision for species recovery, including projects the Trust is undertaking to conserve great crested newt and pearl bordered and…