Blog: Conservation

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(c) Emma Robertshaw

An introduction to rivers

Find out about the general processes and features of rivers, key river species, and their relationship with humans.

Alex Smith surveying seagrass.

Conservation Matters: August

Seagrass surveys, conservation grazing and how we are mapping reserves to benefit wildlife - read more in this month's blog.

A wildflower meadow beneath a cloudy sky, with a row of trees in the distance. The meadow is filled with colourful flowers and green grasses. In the foreground are two tall, pink towers of common spotted orchid flowers. A black and white marbled white butterfly rests on one

Conservation Matters: July

Read our updates on beach-nesting birds this season and find out how the Trust is restoring rare chalk grassland in the south of Essex.

Saltmarsh at Abbotts Hall nature reserve

Conservation Matters: June

It's a water special this month as we focus on our freshwater and marine conservation projects. Read more about our June highlights.

Oystercatcher nest on beach

Conservation Matters: May

Our coastal projects are in full force as the weather gets warmer. Find out what our Conservation Team have been working on this month.

River Champions

Invasive Non-Native Species Week

From 15-21 May, the Trust took part in Invasive Non-Native Species Week. Find out more about these species, why they are a problem and what we can do to help.

Belfairs volunteers

Conservation Matters: April

Spring is upon us and the conservation team and volunteers continue to be busy on our nature reserves. Find out what's been happening this month.