Katrina Martin/2020VISION
Wilder Communities Project
Are you part of a group that wants to make a real difference for local wildlife? The Wilder Communities project is here to help you turn your passion into action. We work alongside community groups, charities, and local residents to support and guide nature-positive projects—whether that’s transforming green spaces, restoring habitats, or boosting biodiversity across the county.
We offer practical advice on land management, hands-on support, and training in wildlife monitoring—so your group can gain the skills and confidence to make lasting change.
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the Ashley Family Foundation, this is your chance to connect, learn, and lead for nature.
(c) Jenny Mottershead
Working alongside local communities
Community engagement allows for us to work on creating connectivity throughout the county and we are fortunate within Radnorshire to have so many community groups dedicated to nature conservation.
We can provide the knowledge and assistance needed for groups and individuals to feel confident to work towards biodiversity enhancement and habitat management to work towards creating resilient, nature positive communities.
Community members are our best advocates and by working alongside passionate individuals, we can inspire people and increase ecological stewardship throughout the county.
I have always adored working with communities and since moving to Wales and during my internship with the Trust last year, everyone has been so welcoming and supportive. I am excited to take part in more community engagement within Radnorshire and working alongside enthusiastic community members with an inspiring passion for nature conservation
The Project
The aim of this project is to engage individuals and groups to act for nature and increasing wildlife friendly practices. We will be working directly with community groups and individuals to increase engagement in nature conservation through a range of workshops and training sessions on biodiversity and habitat management. Workshops will also be provided online so as not to limit who can get involved and provide flexible learning opportunities. Site visits will allow us to provide specialised management advise to communities on how to manage their green spaces for wildlife and enhance local biodiversity. We will be providing training sessions to these community groups and the general public on a range of habitat and wildlife monitoring including botany training, bee and butterfly transects, breeding and winter bird surveys and moth trapping. Support can be given to set up and enact these monitoring techniques with the end goal being that communities and individuals will have the confidence to sustain these conservation efforts into the future.
If you are interested in being involved with the project then please contact Grace on Grace@rwtwales.org
Peacock ©Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Wildlife Monitoring
Image credit: Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Community engagement
After planting the meadow in Autumn, wildflower blossom started to emerge the following Spring. Image credit: Image Copyright / Fiona Sunners, Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Habitat Management
(c) Silvia Cojocaru
Volunteering
