Planning success!
Wildlife Trust welcomes decision by IGas not to appeal refusal of planning extension for drilling site next to Misson Carr Nature Reserve.
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Besthorpe Nature Reserve
Part of a major gravel extraction site; home to a variety of birds. A great example of how former industrial sites can have a new lease of life as havens for wildlife.
Working with farmers - wetland
Wetland areas can include ponds and scrapes, shallow pools of water required for wading birds who feed in the shallows.
Two pairs of avocets confirmed to have bred at Nottinghamshire wetland reserve
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has today confirmed that two pairs of avocets have bred at Besthorpe Nature Reserve, one of the wetland nature reserves which are the focus for the charity’s current…
Wetland Chicks Quiz
Can you guess which species these birds are, just from images of their chicks?
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Wildlife Trust sees resounding success at Melton Mowbray and Collingham livestock shows
Wildlife Trust underlines its commitment to nature-based conservation grazing with success at local livestock shows
From grassland to meadow - A nature recovery success story
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and staff from British Gypsum have been collaborating for many years but work over the past 12 months will really support nature’s recovery thanks to the…
Misson Springs success - exploratory gas drilling extension refused
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust expresses delight at County Council’s decision to refuse application to extend restoration deadline for exploratory shale gas drilling site at Misson Springs
Wetland wonderland: why THIS nature reserve should be the next one you visit
Join our Individual Giving & Membership Manager, Emily as she takes you on a journey to Besthorpe Nature Reserve, one of Nottinghamshire's best-kept secrets!
Privileged behind the scenes access
Working for the Wildlife Trust I often benefit from seeing sites or taking part in activities that that general public might not often have the chance to enjoy.
Recently I was lucky to…