Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.

Essex is blessed with a rich and varied wildlife heritage and the county is famous for its coastline, arguably the longest in England; the coastal wetlands of Essex are renowned for their extensive areas of grazing marsh, lagoons, shingle, mudflats, saltmarsh, fresh water pools and reedbeds. In addition, there are extensive river systems, tracts of ancient woodland, mosaic and grassland, and important brownfield sites, with heaths, wetlands and important wildlife corridors scattered throughout the county within the wider farmed countryside. These beautiful wild places are vulnerable and many are under threat from development.

As well as being a haven for many species of wildlife and offering stunning landscapes across Essex, our nature reserves have also been used for a variety of filming projects. From commercials to fashion shoots, college assignments to wildlife documentaries, our reserves offer the chance to capture the wonder of nature in beautiful undisturbed environments.

If you are looking to shoot a commercial filming project and would like to use one of our nature reserves as the perfect backdrop, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Essex Wildlife Trust works in partnership with a multitude of individuals, groups and partner organisations.