Brownfield
The uncontainable nature of wildlife is perhaps clearest in brownfield sites – previously developed land that is not currently in use. The crumbling concrete of abandoned factories, disused power…
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Chwilio
Yellow edged polycera
The UK is home to so many incredible sea slugs, like this elegant nudibranch.
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Netted dog whelk
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
Welsh Government needs to stand firm on cleaning up rivers in Wales as UK Government allows more river pollution
As the UK Government announces its controversial plans to weaken the rules that prevent pollution of some of England’s most important wildlife sites, Tim Birch explores the impact this could have…
Red gurnard
This brightly coloured and easily recognizable fish is one of three gurnard species found in UK seas. Collectively, gurnards are known as sea robins.
Atlantic hazel wood
Ancient places with a magical feel, these are the Celtic rainforests of the rocky western coasts. Only found close to the sea, abundant rainfall and sea mists keep them moist - ideal for the…
My kind of festival
Erin has spent 25 years connecting people and wildlife as part of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s team that delivers events and open days at sites across the county including the annual Skylarks…
Don’t let Craig y Perthi be the first domino to fall...
Almost a fifth of Wales’ most important sites for wildlife on the Gwent Levels, an irreplaceable wetland landscape, could be under threat if all the large-scale solar developments being planned go…
Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Sand and gravel
Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.
Common eelgrass
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.