Bottlenose dolphin
Bottlenose dolphins in British waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters! They are very sociable and will happily swim alongside boats, providing…
Search
Chwilio
A once in a lifetime opportunity: Wildlife Trusts Wales joins organisations across the country calling for a strong Agriculture (Wales) Bill to ensure a future for our wildlife.
Today (03/05/23) at the Senedd, organisations including Wildlife Trusts Wales, WWF and RSPB are handing in an open letter to Members of the Senedd asking for them to stand up for a strong…
How is a nuclear power plant in Somerset affecting Welsh wildlife?
It’s old news that the world needs to get its act together and move away from fossil fuels and move to renewable and low-carbon ways to produce the energy we need. Hence, the UK Government have commissioned the French company EDF to build a new nuclear power plant just across the Seven Estuary at Hinckley known as Hinkley Point C.
The Wildlife Trusts concerned over Irish Sea oil spill
On the 15th February 2022, 26 years to the day of Wales' worst ecological disaster, we receive news that a fractured pipeline has released crude oil into the Irish Sea. Whilst the oil is not…
Move like wildlife and get active outdoors - 30 Days Wild 2025
During week two of 30 Days Wild 2025, The Wildlife Trusts are encouragaging everyone to move like wildlife and get active outdoors. Find lots of ideas as to what you can do - whether you've 10 minutes, an hour or more.
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
First locations for The Wildlife Trusts’ Atlantic rainforest recovery programme announced
Isle of Man and North Wales are first to benefit from £38million Aviva fund
Help wildlife at home
From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.
Wildlife Trusts Wales calls for fresh thinking about the country’s nature crisis
One in six species in Wales is in danger of extinction
Purple hairstreak
The Purple hairstreak is an elusive butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. It is entirely reliant on oak trees and can be spotted chasing around the treetops in woodlands and parks.
Purple-loosestrife
A tall plant, purple-loosestrife can form dense stands of bright purple flower spikes in wet habitats like reedbeds, fens and marshes.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…