Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
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Chwilio
Cofnodi Bywyd Gwyllt
Mae cofnodion bywyd gwyllt yn cael eu defnyddio’n lleol i ddarparu sail ar gyfer ceisiadau cynllunio ac fe allan nhw chwarae rôl hanfodol bwysig wrth dynnu sylw at hanes biolegol safle. Pan gynigir safle ar gyfer ei ddatblygu, mae ymgynghoriaethau ecolegol a’r awdurdod cynllunio lleol yn defnyddio cofnodion bywyd gwyllt.
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…
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
Sea mat
These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.
Lowland mixed oak and ash wood
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…
Sea mouse
This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!
Lords-and-ladies
Look for the unusual flowers of lords-and-ladies in spring woodlands: a pale green sheath surrounds a spike of tiny, yellow flowers. This spike eventually forms a familiar, short stalk of striking…
Horseradish
Horseradish is used as a well-loved condiment. This member of the cabbage family is actually an introduced species in the UK, but causes no harm in the wild.
My passion
I am a marketing and communications assistant for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. My role involves managing the social media pages and website, and even taking a lead on marine comms for the…
Great spider crab
Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.
How to install a water butt
Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great for watering the garden, refilling the pond - or even washing…