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Heath bumblebee
The Heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…
Stand for Nature Wales
Stand for Nature Wales is a pan-Wales youth climate change project aimed to inspire and empower young people to take action for nature in their communities and beyond. The project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Farming in harmony with nature
Nature-friendly farming.
Cross-leaved heath
Cross-leaved heath is a type of heather that likes bogs, heathland and moorland. It has distinctive pink, bell-shaped flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Lowland heath
Heathlands form some of the wildest landscapes in the lowlands, where agriculture and development jostle for space, containing and limiting natural processes. Once considered as waste land of…
Combatting the climate and nature emergency
We are in the middle of a climate and nature emergency, and the two are inextricably linked. Climate change is driving nature’s decline, and the loss of wildlife and wild places leaves us ill-equipped to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to change.
Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
How to start a nature journal
As we approach 30 Days Wild, wildlife illustrator Jamey Douglas explains how you can get closer to nature by starting a nature journal!
The Great Big Nature Survey
The Wildlife Trusts are running a survey to find out what people in the UK really think about nature and how we, as a society, should protect it. Results will also help The Wildlife Trusts to hold the government to account over its environmental policies and priorities.
Sacrificing nature for renewable energy
We know that it’s hard to get too excited about the Welsh planning system, but it does matter if we are to stop the loss of nature in Wales.
Wildlife Trusts funded to restore Nature's Cathedrals
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales are delighted to be awarded £2,746,600 from the Welsh Government’s Nature Networks Fund in partnership with the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund.