What is bottom trawling?
Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary ‘Ocean’ shines a light on the devastation that bottom trawling wreaks on seabeds. Here we explain more about what bottom trawling is.
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Ridley Bottom
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The meadows and ancient woodland at Ridley Bottom have an undisturbed atmosphere, with old limestone hedgerows, grassland flowers and a quiet atmosphere that attracts a variety of birds.
Happy Bottom
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Happy Bottom nature reserve has a rich and varied history, spanning Roman roads, nearby ancient barrows, Victorian railways and 20th century farming. It forms part of the Corfe Barrows Nature Park…
Dunscombe Bottom
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This stretch of chalk grassland curves across the steep side of a combe (valley) near Knook, on the edge of Salisbury Plain.
Mill Bottom
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A short woodland walk in a classic Devon village. The old railway embankment now leads visitors through the reserve.
Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool
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Herons fish in the pool on the River Stour and wild flowers thrive in the marshes. To help protect this valuable site, swimming and fishing are not permitted.
Lanvean Bottoms
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Woodland area with an abundance of the attractive scarlet elf cup fungus
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What is snow?
A quick guide to how snow is formed and how it affects our wildlife
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
Booton Common
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A natural treasure trove of wildlife and rare plants, Booton Common lies in a tributary valley of the River Wensum, close to the town of Reepham.
Cotton Dell
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A pretty reserve with ancient woodlands and flower-rich grassland, located within a secluded river valley.*When visiting Cotton Dell, please read 'parking info' on this page*