Flat-backed millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.
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Why this Senedd Election matters for nature and for all of us
Ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, we explore why this vote is a pivotal moment for nature and for the future of Wales.
Pesticide Free Pledge!
Join communities across Wales who are pledging to go pesticide free at home and end the indiscriminate killing of our insect life at homes across the nation.
Landmark report urges immediate action to protect and restore Wales' rare temperate rainforests
The Alliance for Wales' Rainforests (AWR) has today unveiled a landmark report that assesses the health of Wales' rare temperate rainforests, remnants of an ancient woodland landscape…
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.
Common reed
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.
My social network
Jen doesn't need her phone to get connected - she can hear the tweeting of birds, see the flicker of sunlight in the reeds and share her interest in wildlife with like-minded people. All…
Hare's ear
The hare's ear is a cup-like fungus that grows in clusters in broadleaved and mixed woodland, often near to the path. Its orange colour makes it quite conspicuous in the leaf litter.
Strategy 2030
We need to restore nature at a global scale, on land and at sea. And it needs to happen now. Strategy 2030 provides the high-level framework of how we intend to go about it.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Amethyst deceiver
The pretty-in-purple amethyst deceiver can be seen growing in the leaf litter of our woodlands during late summer and autumn. Although edible, it looks similar to the poisonous Lilac fibrecap.
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.