Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
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Cotton Dell
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A pretty reserve with ancient woodlands and flower-rich grassland, located within a secluded river valley.*When visiting Cotton Dell, please read 'parking info' on this page*
Saving species
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Scotton Common
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The largest remaining fragment of the once extensive heathlands of Scotton Common.
Booton Common
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A natural treasure trove of wildlife and rare plants, Booton Common lies in tributary valley of the River Wensum, close to the town of Reepham.
Cotton spinner
Although they might not look it, sea cucumbers like this one belong to the Echinoderm group and are therefore closely related to starfish and sea urchins
‘Common Grounds’: A Day of Action
On Saturday 12 October, thousands of people around the UK will meet with their MP to talk about action for nature and climate.
With a new UK Government now in place, nature’s recovery must be prioritised.
With a new UK Government now in place, nature’s recovery must be prioritised.
Bucklebury Common
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Bucklebury Common is one of the largest commons in Berkshire and home to a rich variety of wildlife.
Gentleshaw Common
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Gentleshaw Common became Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's 27th nature reserve after we signed a 99-year lease with Lichfield District Council to manage the site. 'A haven for a whole host…
Common seal
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
Kenilworth Common
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Explore this historical common in Kenilworth with woodland walks
Syderstone Common
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Syderstone Common is a wonderful area of grass heathland, punctuated with seasonal ponds and surrounded by woodland wildlife. In late summer, the heather patches create glorious splashes of purple…