We drained Britain dry. Now we are watching it burn
Britain faces summers of extreme heat, drought and wildfires. The solution to help us adapt is more nature - not less.
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Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
Strandline Searching
We recently took some of our trainees on a trip to the Llŷn Peninsula to take part in North Wales Wildlife Trust's traineeship for the day. This gave our trainees the chance to take part in…
Reflections on COP26
As we begin a new year and step forward into the post-COP space, here are a few reflections from the perspective of naturalist and photographer, Ben Porter, on the happenings of the COP26 climate…
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.
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.
My internship
I'm Katie, a Biological Sciences undergraduate with the University of Liverpool and a volunteer with the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Later this year I will also be undertaking an internship with…
UK Government’s deregulation agenda is dangerous
We face an urgent nature and climate crisis. The situation is dire, with the UK amongst the most nature-depleted countries in the world. To tackle this, we urgently need a coherent plan for nature…
Delay to Sustainable Farm Scheme in Wales
Delay to Sustainable Farm Scheme in Wales is bad news for farmers, nature and climate, say Wildlife Trusts Wales.
Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Violet coral
The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make it easy to spot, but it is scarce in the UK.
Our response to Avara Food’s Poultry Manure Management Roadmap
We appreciate Avara’s commitment to tackling the water quality issues on the Wye, however we feel their roadmap lacks detail and urgency. We request that Avara publicly share a detailed project…