Volunteer Diaries - Lawrie
We arrived in Radnorshire in 2019 nearly three years ago now, having moved up from the south Coast. I had always volunteered in the retail side of the RSPB and was looking for a change.
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Chwilio
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…
The Future of Warwick House
Warwick House has served us well over the years and was a very kind gift to Radnorshire Wildlife Trust. But we must prepare for the future and adapt to the current challenges we face.
Rewilding and Nature Friendly Farming
Radnorshire wildlife trust are supporting Rewilding and nature-friendly farming through their projects
Brimstone
One of the joys of a spring day is watching a fluttering, lemon-yellow brimstone alight on a flower - an early sign that the seasons are changing. It is commonly spotted in gardens, woodland and…
Wilder Lugg, one year later: understanding river health
River health is a complex issue, and after one year of working on the Wilder Lugg Project, I’ve gained valuable insights into the many interconnected factors at play. From soil health to land…
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…
Increased wildfires in Mid Wales
What is a wildfire? In the UK it is defined as an “uncontrolled fire that burns vegetation, such as grass, heather, woodland, crops and scrubland”. This year in Mid Wales there have been…
New Local Wildlife Sites Discovered in Radnorshire!
Radnorshire Wildlife Trusts (RWT) are reflecting on a successful year of surveying and inspiring collaborations that have strengthened local conservation efforts through their Local Wildlife Sites…
Water avens
Look for Water avens in damp habitats, such as riversides, wet woodlands and wet meadows. It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems.
Call for NRW to release a position statement on citizen science data
Community lead groups have been formed out of a grave concern for the River Wye. A concern that Radnorshire Wildlife Trust share, hence our recent and on-going campaign.
Natural Resources…
Myth-busting bats, newts and the economy vs nature protections
There has been widespread misinformation blaming nature as a blocker to growth in the run up to the Chancellor’s speech this week, writes Joe Keegan, public affairs officer at The Wildlife Trusts…