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Heather
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Managing chalk downland at Blow's Downs
Our team have been keeping the grassland open and full of light for wildflowers.
Bell heather
Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
My flood defence
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…
Managing our Habitats (may not need this sub-page)
Harry Hog's Blog - finding solace in nature
Harry Hog has been out and about across our three counties, exploring and appreciating our wild spaces.
Grows around the purple heather…
We have been trialing new techniques to restore the heather at Cooper’s Hill to its former glory
New report assesses future climate risk
A new report Changing Nature by the Wildlife Trusts outlines radical steps required to help nature adapt to climate change
Another way to see our reserves
Drone technology gives you the chance to see our nature reserves from a whole new angle
Harry's Hog Blog - Out of hibernation...
Our intrepid promoter Harry Hog is now officially out and about visiting Wildlife Trust nature reserves in our three counties. Read the first of his ‘Hog Blog’s about how our local wildlife is…