Common knapweed
The tightly packed, thistle-like purple flower heads of common knapweed bloom on all kinds of grasslands. Also regularly called black knapweed, this plant attracts clouds of butterflies.
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Greater knapweed
The ragged-edged, purple flower heads of Greater knapweed bloom on sunny chalk grasslands and clifftops, and along woodland rides. They attract clouds of butterflies.
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.
Japanese knotweed
Introduced from Japan in the 19th century, Japanese knotweed is now an invasive non-native plant of many riverbanks, waste grounds and roadside verges, where it prevents native species from…
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
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…
Ingrebourne spooky species show
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Celebrate Halloween by meeting some of Barleylands finest creatures
Interested in species monitoring and recording?
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Why not get in touch with one of Somerset's specialist groups?