Felmersham Gravel Pits
A rich diversity of wetland and grassland developed after gravel extraction
A rich diversity of wetland and grassland developed after gravel extraction
We are working to manage the site at Felmersham for all species. Josh Hellon (Monitoring & Research Manager) tells us more.
An update from reserves officer, Chantelle on some new work at Felmersham
Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.
Belated 60th anniversary celebrations took place this week marking the Beds and Hunts Naturalists’ Trust and Felmersham nature reserve, delayed from last year due to Covid
A small gravel pit now a safe haven for chalk grassland
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
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The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.
An old gravel pit providing a haven for rare insects and birds
Water-filled former gravel diggings, now a series of secluded shady pools