Luton Chalk Sites
As well as our own nature reserves we have also been helping improve other sites for wildlife.
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Brownfield vs. Greenfield Sites
People often suggest that development should be built on ‘brownfield sites’ and not encroach on ‘greenfield sites’. But it’s more complicated than it seems.
What are Local Wildlife Sites?
Protecting these important and vulnerable sites
Local Wildlife Sites
Learn more about our work with these valuable areas of land for wildlife that have no legal protection
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Meet the Volunteer - Imogen Smith
Imogen, our most recent Cambridge University Intern tells us what she has learnt volunteering with the Trust.
Local Wildlife Sites - help needed!
Fundamentally important Local Wildlife Sites need protecting from future development - help stop government proposals to remove their protection
New County Wildlife Sites for Bedfordshire
Three new County Wildlife Sites have been designated at Blow's Downs in areas of superb land restoration in a mitigation scheme for the Luton Dunstable Busway
Local Wildlife Sites - some protection reinstated
Thanks to you, the Government has published a revised version of its National Planning Policy Framework which now includes some reinstated protection for Local Wildlife Sites
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.