Burnhope Pond
A series of shallow ponds and marshy grassland formed as a result of coal mining subsidence
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A series of shallow ponds and marshy grassland formed as a result of coal mining subsidence
Wild and undisturbed, this small reserve of raised and valley mires provides a habitat for many animal and plant species.
Burtle Moor is one of the lowest and wettest areas on the Somerset Levels and Moors being approximately only 3 metres above sea level. It is a very wet flower rich rush pasture that attracts…
A microcosm of different habitats within one site - various woodland, carr, wet and dry heath, two large ponds and bogs
At this former quarry, there’s now peace and quiet where there was once dust and noise. Disused lime kilns can still be found amidst grassland, broadleaved woodland, and scrub.
Burton Riggs is a valuable and popular green space, offering easy access to nature and a spot of serenity bounded by industrial units and the railway line on the edge of Scarborough.
A wild and remote area of blanket bog on the Northumberland-Cumbria border, alive in spring to the haunting cries of the curlew.
Wild and remote area of blanket bog on the Cumbria-Northumberland border alive in spring to the haunting cries of the curlew. Cloudberry, great sundew and bog rosemary and several species of…
A flower-rich meadow in the Wyre Forest, jointly owned by Shropshire and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts.
There’s nothing like a walk on a sun-blasted heath to gain a sense of our once remote and wild countryside. This beautiful reserve is a wonderful example of heathland restoration.
A small wood awash with bluebells and wood anemones in spring
A lake, heathland and meadows go to make a wonderfully diverse nature reserve.
One of the largest and finest ancient woodlands in Cornwall
Sphagnum moss, common lizards and dragonflies are reclaiming these once-exploited peatlands, whose scars are only just beginning to heal.
This wildflower meadow has always been managed traditionally with grazing by cattle or ponies from spring to autumn. This kind of rough, damp grassland is known in Wales as Rhos pasture and is…
This reserve is a good example of a traditional wildflower meadow, a rare habitat in these days of intensively managed farmland where large quantities of both fertiliser and grazing animals are…
This small damp meadow is known for its spectacular display of globeflowers. The reserve is all that remains of a much larger field that was originally part of Pwll y Bo farm (Hobgoblin pool in…
Steep, neutral lowland meadows, enclosed and divided by ancient and species rich hedgerows
Steep neutral lowland meadows, enclosed and divided by ancient and species rich hedgerows.
Surrounded by agriculture and urban housing, these wildflower-rich fields and mature hedgerows create a haven for wildlife.
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