Seagrass
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
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Chwilio
My new life
Working full time in a windowless room cut Sonja off from the natural world around her; but spending time in wild places has helped her to discover herself since a shock diagnosis two years ago.…
Ein Hamcanion
Mae Ymddiriedolaethau Natur Cymru yn gweithio'n galed i amddiffyn natur yng Nghymru ar gyfer y dyfodol. Mae gennym dri amcan craidd: dangos sut mae natur yn gweithio, ysbrydoli pobl a chymunedau i weithredu dros natur ac i hyrwyddo natur a'n gwaith trwy eiriolaeth.
My motivation
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
My internship
I'm Katie, a Biological Sciences undergraduate with the University of Liverpool and a volunteer with the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Later this year I will also be undertaking an internship with…
How to comment on planning developments
People need housing - that is a fact. People need clean, safe, suitable places to live. But this doesn't have to cause problems for nature and wildlife.
Common glasswort
Sometimes called 'Marsh samphire', wild common glasswort is often gathered and eaten. It grows on saltmarshes and beaches, sometimes forming big, green, fleshy carpets.
Strawberry anemone
This large anemone is found on rocky shores around the UK and is so called because its green spots and red body means it looks like a strawberry!
At sea
From microscopic plankton to mighty whales, half our wildlife lives in the sea. But decades of over-exploitation has led to declines, which The Wildlife Trusts are working to reverse.
My nine-to-five
Rob’s job keeps him very busy, whether it’s building a bridge, planting an orchard, monitoring butterflies or maintaining paths. His workload is made easier, though, with the help of valued…
Ash
A common tree, ash is familiar to many of us for its autumnal bunches of winged seeds, called 'keys'. It can be found in woodlands and prefers damp and fertile soils.
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.