My insurance
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
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Wilder Pentwyn Farm
Farmland being restored for nature, through natural processes and the principles of rewilding, with grassland, ffridd, woodland and the upper reaches of the River Lugg SSSI.
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,…
Wilder Pentwyn Project
Wilder Pentwyn is a project funded for two years by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. The project aims to protect, restore and share natural heritage knowledge at Pentwyn Farm.
My Early Days
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…
My perspective
Ben grew up at the Naze paddling in the sea and looking for sharks’ teeth. After graduation, he returned to the landscape he loves to help local people experience the wonders of the natural world…
My connection
Norman has a strong connection to the land, having farmed in the local area for sixty years, and has watched the natural habitats evolve. Most of all he likes being outside in the fresh air, as it…
Tylcau Hill (Floss Brand)
A natural hillside of flower-rich farmland with traditional rhôs pasture and dingle woodlands.
My inspiration
Tony, environmentalist and author, gets inspiration from being outside. His dogs do too. Growing up with a passion for the natural world, progressing to ornithology, a deep and growing conviction…
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts. Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – the best…
Wye no action from Welsh Government?
We want Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales to publicly acknowledge that agriculture is the main source of pollution on the River Wye and commit funding and resources towards a new joint…
My city break
The hustle and bustle of city life melts away when Kathryn visits Camley Street Natural Park. Without leaving central London, she can go from man-made soaring skyscrapers to an oasis-like…