Youth Forum Introductions: Eva
Eva joined the Shropshire Wildlife Trust Youth Forum to advocate for nature in her community, build a network of young conservationists, and inspire others to pursue their passion for the natural…
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Youth Forum Introductions: Hayley
Hayley, born and raised in Shropshire, is passionate about protecting wildlife both locally and globally. With a strong background in conservation, she has volunteered with organisations such as…
Youth Forum Introductions: Ben Holloway
Early in his ecology career, Ben noticed a worrying lack of young people involved in conservation across Shropshire. Often the youngest person at events, he saw the need for a platform to connect…
Youth Forum Introductions: Emma Gifford
Having spent her childhood exploring the Shropshire countryside — photographing butterflies, feeding birds, and observing nature up close — Emma's love for wildlife began at an early age. Now…
River mammals
Few species are truly comfortable with the water, here is an introduction to 6 of them.
Shropshire Invasive Non-Native Species Initiative
An introduction to some of the key Invasive Non-Native Species in Shropshire, and how to find out more.
Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
Red kite
Seeing a red kite soaring high in the sky is a true delight! Once a very rare bird, thanks to successful reintroduction projects these wonderful birds can now be seen in lots of places in the UK…
Bringing back beavers
The Wildlife Trusts have pioneered the reintroduction of beavers to Britain. The ever-growing body of independent scientific evidence reveals the vast array of benefits that beavers can bring to society by working with nature. We want to increase the use of natural methods of land management and beavers are a great place to begin!