Sea slugs, seaweeds and snorkel trails make headlines in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2024 marine review
The Wildlife Trust's round-up of the marine work and stories happening across the UK in 2024.
News: Habitats
News
Trust helps restore rare plant population in Epping Forest
Bell heather returns to Epping Forest after 50 years.
Enjoy spectacular bluebell displays across Essex
Our woodlands have erupted in colour, and now is the best time to get outside and savour Essex’s wonderful carpets of bluebells.
Distributions of Essex butterflies have changed dramatically in Essex in recent years
Butterfly Seekers campaign reveals the need for more people to record sightings of butterflies in Essex.
Wildlife photography competition winners revealed
Jumping spider wins public’s hearts in Essex Wildlife Trust competition.
A ray of hope for endangered water voles and other native species
A mink-free Britain is within reach after innovative world-first trial, offering hope for endangered water voles and other native species.
40-hectare wetland to benefit breeding birds at Blue House Farm
New wetland created at Blue House Farm nature reserve aims to support vulnerable ground-nesting birds.
Fabulous fungi and where to spot it this autumn
Essex Wildlife Trust share some of their top nature reserves to see fungi
Hope for hedgehogs?
New report by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), reveals hedgehogs have declined by between 30% - 75% across different areas of…
Governments set low bar on phase out of gardeners’ use of peat
The Wildlife Trusts call for immediate ban on all peat sales, peat extraction and peat imports to help address the nature and climate crisis