Inspiring Person of the Month - September 2023
Our Stand for Nature Wales team are excited be featuring an inspiring person of the month in our under 25's digital newsletter, and right here in the Blogs section of our website!
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Chwilio
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Become a #RWTFundraiser
Do you want to become a #RWTFundraiser? You can really make a difference by raising money to help Radnorshire Wildlife Trust fund vital projects and maintain our wildlife rich nature reserves.
Common octopus
The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses to incapacitate its prey!
Giant puffball
This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.
Red-and-black froghopper
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
Harlequin ladybird
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Sika deer
Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.
Local Wildlife Sites
From mystical ancient woodlands, quiet churchyards, bustling flower-rich roadsides, field-bordering hedgerows to tiny copses, Powys enjoys special, often unnoticed wild places where nature thrives.
Whether they are in the depths of the countryside or nestled in busy towns, these Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) are exceptional areas of land.
They are identified and selected locally by partnerships of local authorities (Powys County Council), nature conservation charities (The Wildlife Trusts), statutory agencies, ecologists and local nature experts including County Recorders.
They use robust, scientifically-determined criteria and detailed ecological surveys. Their selection is based on the most important, distinctive and threatened species and habitats within an international, national, regional and local context. This makes them some of our most valuable areas.
Whether they are in the depths of the countryside or nestled in busy towns, these Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) are exceptional areas of land.
They are identified and selected locally by partnerships of local authorities (Powys County Council), nature conservation charities (The Wildlife Trusts), statutory agencies, ecologists and local nature experts including County Recorders.
They use robust, scientifically-determined criteria and detailed ecological surveys. Their selection is based on the most important, distinctive and threatened species and habitats within an international, national, regional and local context. This makes them some of our most valuable areas.