My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
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Conservation charities in rallying call to Senedd for Swift bricks in all Welsh new builds
Swifts are now the fastest declining bird species in Wales and have plummeted 76% since 1995, with nest site loss being one cause for decline. Wildlife Trusts Wales and RSPB Cymru and are calling…
Carline thistle
The Carline thistle produces distinctive brown-and-golden flower heads that look like a seeded thistle. These flowers are attractive to a wide range of butterflies, including the very rare Large…
Welsh poppy
The Welsh poppy is a plant of damp and shady places, roadsides and hillsides. It is also a garden escapee. It flowers over summer, attracting nectar-loving insects.
Welsh Beaver Project
The Welsh Beaver Project has been investigating the feasibility of bringing wild beavers back to Wales since 2005. This work is being led by the Wildlife Trusts in Wales as part of our Living Landscapes strategy and we now hope to undertake a managed reintroduction to Wales.
The campaign for the installation of swift bricks in all new buildings in Wales continues
Last autumn, almost 11,000 people signed a petition calling for legislation to ensure that swift bricks are installed in all new buildings in Wales.
Anglesey Fens For All, For Ever!
Initial funding of over £500,000 has been secured by the North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT) to improve the condition of the Anglesey Fens and help ensure their future survival for wildlife and…
Historic moment for Welsh beavers
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales and Beaver Trust warmly welcome new Welsh Government legislation recognising the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) as a native species and granting it protected status –…
Grey seals on our Welsh coast
Grey seals can be quite a common site along the coastline of Wales with many people, home and away, taking trips out into the Welsh waters in search of sighting them. Whether you are already one…
All about councils and local authorities
A brief overview of how councils work in the UK. What does a Local Authority do, and how are they different around the devolved nations?
Welsh Government gives thumbs up to beavers in Wales
Welsh Government supports the managed re-introduction of European beaver in Wales.
Reed bunting
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.