An update from the Trusts in Wales, June 23
The Wildlife Trusts across Wales have been busy with plenty of campaigns, appeals, project work, reserve management and much more! Get a taste of what they have been up to right here.
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Natural Resources Wales' response to Save the Wye campaign
We have received a response from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), unsigned, on 25th March 2022, in relation to our current campaign which makes several asks of both NRW and Welsh Government.
Where the Rivers Sing: Protecting Wales’ Lifeblood
A blog written by our ambassador for Saint Davids Day about rivers and their connection to the welsh landscape, heritage and biodiversity.
Public consultation offers new opportunity to reform farming in Wales
Once-in-a-lifetime Sustainable Farm Scheme offers hope for future, say Wildlife Trusts Wales
Atlantic Salmon: The epic journey from ocean to the heart of Wales
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) undertake one of the most extraordinary migration journeys in the natural world. Here in Radnorshire, a county with no coastline, they form a living connection…
Welsh Government misses a crucial moment for a wilder future in the new Agriculture (Wales) Bill
The Welsh Government has failed to place nature restoration at the heart of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill yesterday in the Senedd, an action that could further threaten natures recovery
Small charity takes out big bold loan to boost nature in Wales
A small charity with big plans for nature’s recovery is launching an appeal to help breathe new life into Pentwyn – an upland farm in the Welsh Marches.
It now needs to raise £1 million to…
Wildlife Trust set to restore nature in Mid Wales with major purchase of former livestock farm
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is on course to buy Pentwyn Farm near Llanbister Road after submitting a winning bid for the 164-acre property.
Garden spider
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!
Natures recovery given a boost in Wales today: Welsh government announce their reccomendations to achieve 30x30
Ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15 in Canada this December, Welsh Government have announced their recommendations to achieve 30% of land and sea protected and improved for nature by…
My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
Thick topshell
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.