Common polypody
The common polypody is a hardy fern of damp, shady places in woodlands. It also makes a good garden fern. It has ladder-like, leathery foliage with pimply undersides - these spots are the spores…
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Saving species
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
‘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!
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!
Save our Species
We’re sending an SOS for ten vulnerable species in Gwent, aiming to raise £20,000 to help them and their habitats recover
Gwent Wildlife Trust
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Kenilworth Common
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Explore this historical common in Kenilworth with woodland walks
Common walnut
The Common walnut tree produces a large, brown nut that is familiar to so many of us. It is an introduced species in the UK, and can be seen in towns, gardens and parks.