Galwad Farm Advisory Service
Independent advice on sustainable land management for farmers, foresters and landholders in Wales.
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Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
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Shepherd's purse
Shepherd's purse is often considered a 'weed'. It produces a lot of seeds and can be found on cultivated and disturbed land, such as arable fields, tracks and gardens.
'Where hope took root' - some words from Frances Cattanach on her retirement
After more than 40 years of remarkable service to wildlife in North Wales, our CEO, Frances Cattanach, will be beginning her hard-earned retirement in May 2026. In her final piece for our members…
My significant other
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
Gofod Glas Conwy
The Gofod Glas project creatively explores people’s relationship with freshwater in the Conwy river catchment area. Through a collaborative partnership between North Wales Wildlife Trust, Dyffryn Dyfodol CIC and Natural Resources Wales, a team of creative practitioners will collaborate with communities in different and engaging ways; being open to discussions, responsive to requests and interested in ideas.
Wildlife gardening
We can all do something to provide for local wildlife so why not start today with one of the ideas on our website to make your garden more attractive to wildlife
60 years anniversary
North Wales Wildlife Trust is celebrating 60 years (1963-2023) working for wildlife working together with our local supporters, members and partners to help protect wildlife across North Wales.
Hedgerow
Hedgerows are one of our most easily encountered wildlife habitats, found lining roads, railways and footpaths, bordering fields and gardens and on the coast.
Black-throated diver
The streamlined black-throated diver is a superb swimmer and diver, but not so graceful on land! During the summer, the distinctive black patch on its throat appears, heralding the breeding season…
Creeping bent
As its name suggests, creeping bent runs along the ground before it bends and grows upright. It is a common grass of arable land, waste ground and grasslands.
Yorkshire-fog
The soft, downy look of Yorkshire-fog makes it an attractive plant, even if it is considered a weed of cultivated land! It is also attractive to the caterpillars of the Small Skipper butterfly as…
Wales Transport Strategy consultation
The Wales Transport Strategy (WTS) is the Welsh Government's strategic plan for all forms of transport, from now until 2040. However, we are dismayed that it doesn't refer to the Red Route at all. If enough of us lobby for the Red Route to be considered by the WTS, there's a good chance that this damaging road scheme could be stopped. Make your voice heard and submit your response by 25 January - you can use our suggested response below.