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Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
Response to the Prime Minister’s commitment to 30% of land for biodiversity
Shropshire Wildlife Trust welcome’s the commitment given by the Prime Minister to protect 30 percent of the UK’s land for biodiversity by 2030. However, the Government’s claim that 26% of land is…
Restoring the Marches Mosses to help the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis
John Box, member of the SWT Carbon and Climate Group, talks about how recreating bogs can help in slowing climate change with the help of BogLIFE Project Manager Robert Duff.
Community Wildlife Group Lapwing and Curlew Surveys
The annual upland bird survey season is almost here and as always, volunteers are needed to help survey as many sites as possible. Leo Smith, survey coordinator explains why surveys are needed and…
We need Governments to build a social consensus to tackle the environmental crises
John Box, member of the SWT Climate and Biodiversity Working Group, asks what should Shropshire Wildlife Trust do to persuade the Government to address the climate emergency and biodiversity…
How to help combat climate change at home
Guest blogger John Box explains how everyone can make a difference in helping to tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis.
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
My perspective
Ben grew up at the Naze paddling in the sea and looking for sharks’ teeth. After graduation, he returned to the landscape he loves to help local people experience the wonders of the natural world…
A new partnership for the future of peat in the Marches
The Marches Peat Partnership has been launched to bring together organisations, land managers and researchers across the Marches region to support peatland restoration and sustainable management.…
My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
Lack of progress made for nature at COP27
We cannot restore nature without tackling climate change, and we cannot tackle climate change without restoring nature, yet very little progress was made at COP27 in improving the protection and…