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.
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.
The numbers are in! Here are this year's most popular reserves.
Aidan Matthews, Senior Reserves Manager (Beds), gives an update on Bedfordshire reserves
Matt Hamilton, Senior Reserves Manager (Cambs) gives an update on Cambridgeshire reserves